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Epidemiology of injured patients in rural Uganda: A prospective trauma registry’s first 1000 days

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  • Dennis J Zheng
  • Patrick J Sur
  • Mary Goretty Ariokot
  • Catherine Juillard
  • Mary Margaret Ajiko
  • Rochelle A Dicker

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Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Data characterizing the burden of injury in rural Uganda is limited. Hospital-based trauma registries are a critical tool in illustrating injury patterns and clinical outcomes. This study aims to characterize the traumatic injuries presenting to Soroti Regional Referral Hospital (SRRH) in order to identify opportunities for quality improvement and policy development. From October 2016 to July 2019, we prospectively captured data on injured patients using a locally designed, context-relevant trauma registry instrument. Information regarding patient demographics, injury characteristics, clinical information, and treatment outcomes were recorded. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate statistical analyses were conducted. A total of 4109 injured patients were treated during the study period. Median age was 26 years and 63% were male. Students (33%) and peasant farmers (31%) were the most affected occupations. Falls (36%) and road traffic injuries (RTIs, 35%) were the leading causes of injury. Nearly two-thirds of RTIs were motorcycle-related and only 16% involved a pedestrian. Over half (53%) of all patients had a fracture or a sprain. Suffering a burn or a head injury were significant predictors of mortality. The number of trauma patients enrolled in the study declined by five-fold when comparing the final six months and initial six months of the study. Implementation of a context-appropriate trauma registry in a resource-constrained setting is feasible. In rural Uganda, there is a significant need for injury prevention efforts to protect vulnerable populations such as children and women from trauma on roads and in the home. Orthopedic and neurosurgical care are important targets for the strengthening of health systems. The comprehensive data provided by a trauma registry will continue to inform such efforts and provide a way to monitor their progress moving forward.

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  • Dennis J Zheng & Patrick J Sur & Mary Goretty Ariokot & Catherine Juillard & Mary Margaret Ajiko & Rochelle A Dicker, 2021. "Epidemiology of injured patients in rural Uganda: A prospective trauma registry’s first 1000 days," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(1), pages 1-13, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0245779
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245779
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    1. Paul Mukwaya & Yazidhi Bamutaze & Samuel Mugarura & Todd Benson, 2012. "Rural-Urban Transformation in Uganda," Journal of African Development, African Finance and Economic Association (AFEA), vol. 14(2), pages 169-194.
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    1. Selin Temizel & Robert Wunderlich & Mats Leifels, 2021. "Characteristics and Injury Patterns of Road Traffic Injuries in Urban and Rural Uganda—A Retrospective Medical Record Review Study in Two Hospitals," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-16, July.

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