Accidents
Unforseen and unplanned circumstance after occurring lack of intension or necessity.
Accidents are negative outcomes; avoided or prevented
Unpleasant event that happens unexpectedly and cause harm, damage, injury and death.
Common Childhood Accidents
1. Motor vehicles
Passenger, pedestrian children (both injured)
2. Burn
Open fire
Hot liquid
Electric circuit
Strong acid and alkalines
3. Drowning
Bath tub, sink, swimming pool, rivers
4. Fall
Terrace
Stairs
Unguarded window
5. Poisoning
Drugs (like aspirin, sedative, antihypertensive, tranquilizers), insecticides, cleaning agents, Kerosene.
6. Suffocation
Plastic bags
7. Foreign bodies
Peanuts
Dried beans
Pin
Knife
Nails
Bolts
Screws
8. Cuts and Punctures, Abrasions
Knife
Scissors
Needle
Broken glass
9. Crush injury
Mixer
Grinder
10. Fracture and dislocation/ sprain
11. Animal bite
12. Chemicals injury
Types of Accidents
Where accidents occurs;
1. According to location
1. Occuring outside home; outdoor accidents
2. Occuring in the home; indoor accidents
2. According to severity
1. Major accidents
2. Minor accidents
Factors Affecting Accidents
1. Age
Child accidents common 2-10 years of age
2. Sex
Boys (10-14 years),; more prone
3. Personality
Eager to do new activities
4. Ordinal position
Elder and younger children; more protected, but middle ones neglected so more prone
5. Time of day
Most accident occurs in afternoon.
6. Weather condition
Rainy season
7. Place
In home or on road side.
Causes of Accidents
1. Curiosity among children
2. Lack of supervision
3. Lack of past experience
4. Inability to perceive or judge danger
5. Lack of play ground and over crowded streets.
6. Impulses of moment; risky act
Effects of Accidents
1. Physical damage
Cut, fracture, scar, sprain, dislocation.
2. Psychological damage
Low self esteem; bandage in body
What people think or feel about him
Self image destruction
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