Physical injury: a profile among the municipal primary school children of Siliguri, Darjeeling District.

摘要: A cross sectional study was conducted from February - May 2009 with the objectives to find out profile of injuries among municipal primary school children in Siliguri, West Bengal and identify related factor associated injury. 20% total schools under corporation town were selected a pre-designed, pre-tested schedule used assess injury factors. The Chi square test usedto determine statistical significance at 0.05 level. Out 956 participants, significantly higher observed males (68%). Open wound commonest (59.6%) occurring mainly extremities. Falls responsible for overall injuries. Injury home (41.8%) also found be more. Mother education, number siblings presence caregiver significant factors