Epidemiology and burden of pediatric burns in underdeveloped minority areas in Guangxi, China from 2014 to 2020

A retrospective study

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ID22067254
AuthorsZiren Lin (Mahsa University), Nahlah Abduljaleel Yahya Al-Saidi, Nahlah Abduljaleel Alsaidi (Mahsa University, corresponding author), Jiamei Lin (0000-0001-6323-4486, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities), Yongfang Wu, Yong-Fang Wu (Baise University), Liuting Lan (Baise University), Cheng Huang (0000-0001-7937-7166, Baise University), Feiteng Liang (Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities), Zhiqun Huang (0000-0002-8929-4863, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume13
Pages1566173-1566173
Publication date2025-06-04
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2025.1566173
PMID40535433
OpenAlexW4411041995
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited57

Background Burns are a significant cause of accidental injuries in children worldwide. This study investigated the epidemiology and burden of pediatric burns to identify the associated factors with these injuries and to formulate prevention strategies in underdeveloped minority areas in Guangxi, China. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 660 pediatric burns admitted to two tertiary hospitals in Baise, Guangxi. Demographic data, burn characteristics, clinical factors, and burden information were analyzed. Multiple linear regression was performed to identify the associated factors associated with the length of hospital stay (LOHS) and costs. Results 660 pediatric burn cases were recorded from January 2014 to December2020. The median age of pediatric burn patients was 2 years. Winter is the peak period of pediatric burns. Scalding was the most frequent cause followed by flame burns. The median total body surface area (TBSA) affected being 6%. The median length of hospital stay (LOHS) was 9 days. The median cost was 7,558 CNY. The major associated factors for LOHS were the response rate [standardized beta coefficient (SBC) = 0.391], TBSA (SBC = 0.357), operations (SBC = 0.350). The major associated factors for cost were LOHS (SBC = 0.468), TBSA (SBC = 0.306), operations (SBC = 0.215), response rate (SBC = 0.120) and region (SBC = 0.081). The p value of all associated factors were p < 0.05. Conclusion Scalds and flame burns are key targets for prevention among children under 3 years in underdeveloped minority areas of Guangxi, China. Winter is identified as the peak season for pediatric burns. The burden of pediatric burns is associated with multiple associated factors; these findings provide a foundation for assessing the epidemiology and burden of pediatric burns in this areas. Given the central role of caregivers in daily child supervision, addressing their knowledge, caregiving practices, and environmental awareness—alongside consideration of the broader contextual factors—can help foster a safer and more sustainable caregiving environment for children

Accidental · Mortality rate · Pediatric burn · Retrospective cohort study · Scalding · Total body surface area · Burn Injury Management and Outcomes · Injury Epidemiology and Prevention · Medicine · Wound Healing and Treatments · Emergency Medicine · Epidemiology · Internal Medicine · Pediatrics · Surgery

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