Title:
Beliefs, practices and health seeking behaviour of female caregivers related to the prevention and care of paediatric burn injuries in Arusha and Kilimanjaro Regions, Tanzania
Authors:
Braekel, Tanya Van
Publisher:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2015
PAGE:
iv, 52
Language:
En
Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
Paediatric burn injuries, prevention and care, beliefs and practises, female
Abstract:
This study aims to provide insights in the beliefs, practices and health seeking behaviour of female caregivers related to the prevention and care of paediatric burn injuries in Arusha and Kilimanjaro Regions in Tanzania. Female caregivers of children with burns and of children without burns were the primary respondents of this exploratory qualitative study. Key informants such as community leaders and nurses were also interviewed. This research sought information regarding health beliefs, practices and health seeking behaviour and in addition provided information about the contextual factors contributing to paediatric burn injuries and barriers and enablers to the use of health facilities in cases of burn injuries. Finally, this study identified different methods of prevention of burns in children within communities. The analysis shows that young children are most vulnerable to sustain injuries, mainly scalds and flame injuries, often due to poor supervision of caretakers. These injuries took place in and around the house. The kitchen and waste pit were identified as the biggest hazards. The use of different first aid measures were described by the participants, some with specific expected effects on the burn wound. Multiple factors influenced health seeking behaviour of female caregivers such as poverty, transport problems, local beliefs and traditional values, perceived quality of care in health facilities and the negative behaviour of nurses. Community leaders, nurses and female caregivers highlighted prevention as the most effective way to decrease the incidence of burn injuries. Suggestions regarding educational sessions, changes in practice and environmental adaptations were recommended.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Belgium
Region:
Western Europe
Training:
Master in International Health
Category:
research
Right:
@ 2015 Braekel
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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