Socio-demographic characteristics

Causes of burn injury

Open Fire

Electric

Scald

Sex

Male

16 (72.2%)

3 (13.6%)

3 (13.6%)

Female

10 (90.9%)

-

1 (9.1%)

Age groups

≤ 30 years

17 (81%)

1 (4.8%)

3 (14.2%)

> 30 years

9 (75%)

2 (16.7%)

1 (8.3%)

Level of Education

At most primary

15 (78.9%)

1 (5.3%)

3 (15.8%)

At least secondary

11 (78.6%)

2 (14.3%)

1 (7.1%)

Surrounding/Setting

Home

21 (87.5%)

-

3 (12.5%)

Away from home

5 (55.6%)

3 (33.3%)

1 (11.1%)

Income

Volatile

20 (87.0%)

1 (4.3%)

2 (8.7%)

Stable

6 (60%)

2 (20%)

2 (20%)