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Unintentional injuries and associated factors among children and adolescents. An analysis of the Spanish National Health Survey

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  • Nazaret Alonso-Fernández

    (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
    Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)

  • Rodrigo Jiménez-García

    (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)

  • Leticia Alonso-Fernández

    (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)

  • Valentín Hernández-Barrera

    (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)

  • Domingo Palacios-Ceña

    (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)

Abstract

Objectives To describe the prevalence of unintentional injuries in children and adolescents aged 6–18 years and to identify factors associated with a greater risk of suffering accidents. Methods A cross-sectional study conducted with data collected from three consecutive Spanish National Health Surveys. Data were analyzed using multivariate logistic models. Results The reported prevalence of unintentional injuries in children and adolescents decreased from 12.8% in 2003 to 8.7% in 2011. Most of these injuries occurred at the “workplace or place of study” and “on the street”. Boys suffered unintentional injuries 1.64 more times than girls (OR = 1.64; 95% CI 1.48–1.82). Children aged 11–14 years (OR = 1.22; 95% CI 1.09–1.37) and adolescents aged 15–18 years (OR = 1.24; 95% CI 1.07–1.42) had a higher probability of reporting an unintentional injury when compared to children aged 6–10 years. Multivariate analysis showed that the adjusted odds of injuries decreased in 2006 (OR = 0.87; 95% CI 0.77–0.97) and in 2011 (OR = 0.66; 95% CI 0.57–0.76). Conclusions The odds of overall UI are being gradually reduced over the years. Prevention policies are effective and it is necessary to continue promoting and motivating prevention actions aimed at the family, the school, and the community.

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  • Nazaret Alonso-Fernández & Rodrigo Jiménez-García & Leticia Alonso-Fernández & Valentín Hernández-Barrera & Domingo Palacios-Ceña, 2017. "Unintentional injuries and associated factors among children and adolescents. An analysis of the Spanish National Health Survey," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 62(9), pages 961-969, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:62:y:2017:i:9:d:10.1007_s00038-017-0950-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-017-0950-0
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