Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy

Children and burn wounds: Practices of Pakistani mothers towards child's 1st aid

7^th International Conference and Expo on Cell and Stem Cell Research

June 28, 2023 | Webinar

Kinza Arif

University Of Faisalabad, Pakistan

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Stem Cell Res Ther

Abstract:

Background: Pakistan is a country where the female labor force is the lowest in the region. Mothers primarily raise their children from infancy to preschool along with household chores. Preschoolers are curious in nature and thus more susceptible to injury, burn injury being one of them. Mothers are the immediate 1st aid providers in such circumstances and their practices can majorly affect the outcome. Objectives: To understand the practices of Pakistani mothers towards children 1st aid in burn injury. Methodology: Structured interviews were taken and analyzed by descriptive statistics. A total of 6 interviews were conducted with mothers having children affected by burn injuries regarding 1st aid. The interviews were recorded in Urdu, transcribed verbatim, and translated into English. The average time of the interview was 2min. This study was conducted in the outpatient department of Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons in a Tertiary care hospital from October 2022 to January 2023. Results: The Participants were preschool children: 3 out of 6 (50%) were less than 1 year old, 2 out of 6 (33%) were less than 2 years and only 1 child was 3 years old. 50% were boys and 50% were girls. Out of 6 children, 5 of them suffered from scald injury and only 1% had a steam burn. According to the Lund and Browder chart, 3 of them had less than 5% injury and the remaining 3 were from 10 to 15%. Findings: The themes were accidental injury, access to hot liquids, 1st aid given by mothers, mother’s immediate response, home base remedies used, and 1st healthcare facility. Conclusion: This study justified that our mothers are not trained enough to provide 1st aid to their preschool children, specifically at home incidents.

Biography :

Kinza Arif is honored to be the silver medalist of the dermal science batch of 2022. She has presented her research twice at international conferences and currently serving as an Allied Health Professional in the prestigious Clinic of Dermatology, she is deeply committed to advancing the field. As a Visiting Faculty member at the University of Faisalabad, she had the privilege of contributing to the education and growth of aspiring professionals. Through her unwavering dedication, innovative thinking, and relentless pursuit of excellence, she has established herself as a prominent figure in dermal science. Her expertise and contributions have earned the respect and recognition from her peers, solidifying her reputation as a highly regarded professional in the field.