Epidemiology of Nonfatal Injuries Among Schoolchildren

摘要: Nonfatal injuries are considered as one of the major public health hazards affecting schoolchildren, and majority these occur at school or in home. A cross-sectional study was conducted over a period 3 months, March-May 2015. The participants were 4,355 Jordanian schoolchildren Grades 7-12. Pearson χ(2) test computed, odds ratio used to determine magnitude various risk factors for nonfatal among schoolchildren. overall incidence injury 33.9%. group most likely sustain boys, aged 12-15, Grade 7, whose parents had low level education high family income. Injury prevention schools homes is cornerstone protection reducing injuries. School nurses have duty follow up examine accident reports evaluate whether safety policies applied effective different settings. Furthermore, authorities should develop national program preventing