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Nikkhoo N, Mohammadi A A, Faghihi Y, Mansoori M, Zardosht M, Dehbozorgi M. Epidemiological Assessment of Burn Injury Locations and Their Associations with Patient Demographics: Implications for Civilian Settings. WJPS 2026; 15 (2) :79-82
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Epidemiological Assessment of Burn Injury Locations and Their Associations with Patient Demographics: Implications for Civilian Settings
Nima Nikkhoo *1 , Ali Akbar Mohammadi2 , Yegane Faghihi1 , Marzie Mansoori3 , Mitra Zardosht3 , Mohammad Dehbozorgi2
1- Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3- Burn & Wound Healing Research Center, Amir-al-Momenin Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract:   (903 Views)

Background: Burn injuries remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality, imposing significant burdens on healthcare systems worldwide. Understanding the patterns and associated factors of burn injuries can inform prevention and treatment strategies. We aimed to characterize the burn incidents and their correlation with the location of occurrence.

Methods: This retrospective study analyzed data from 1,659 patients with burn injuries admitted to Amir-Al Momenin Hospital in Shiraz, Iran, between 2020 and 2022. Patient data, including age, sex, burn etiology, location, education level, outcome, extent of injury, and hospitalization duration, were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation assessments.

Results: Most patients were aged 18 to 64 years (63.3%), and 72% were male. Most burns occurred at home (69.9%), with explosions (32.9%) as the most common cause. Education level below diploma was most common (46.99%). Median hospitalization duration was 10 days, and most patients fully recovered (70.8%). Significant correlations were found between burn location and age, gender, education, and etiology (P<0.05). No significant correlations were observed between location and extent of injury, outcome, or hospitalization duration.

Conclusions: Home-based burns remain the most prevalent, with clear demographic associations. These findings highlight the importance of targeted prevention and educational programs, particularly for military housing environments where similar risk factors may exist.

Keywords: Burns, Epidemiology, Home Safety, Demographic Factors
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