EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF VICTIMS OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

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https://doi.org/10.5902/217976927711

Keywords:

Accidents, traffic, Wounds and injuries, Health services epidemiology

Abstract

http://dx.doi.org/10.5902/217976927711

Objective: to know the profile of the victims involved in automobile accidents treated at hospital emergency care midrange in the middle west of Santa Catarina. Methods: a cross-sectional survey, descriptive quantitative approach, performed in the period from February to May 2008. Results: it predominated visits victims of motorcycle accident, between 21-30 years old and male. Sunday was the day with the highest number of cases, the hours between 16 to 20 hours. The prevalence of limb trauma, and trauma frequently to abrasions, bruises and fractures. The victims were released shortly after the sessions in 66% of the population. Conclusion: young adult males and motorcycle drivers are the most common victims of automobile accidents. Transit authorities should be aware of the problem, we must take steps to prevent our young people continue dying poor posture in traffic. 

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Author Biographies

Rosana Amora Ascari, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC

Enfermeira. Mestre em Saúde Coletiva. Docente da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. Membro do Grupo de Estudos em Saúde e Trabalho - GESTRA/UDESC. Membro do Grupo de Pesquisa Enfermagem, Cuidado humano e Processo Saúde-Adoecimento / UDESC.

Cristiane Maria Chapieski, Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Videira, Videira, SC

Enfermeira. Graduada em Enfermagem pela Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina (Unoesc). Enfermeira Assistencial Na Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Videira -SC, Brasil

Olvani Martins da Silva, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC

Enfermeira. Doutora em enfermagem pela UFRGS. Professora Adjunta do Departamento de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC).

Jucimar Frigo, Universidade Comunitária da região de Chapecó, Chapecó, SC

Enfermeira. Doutora em enfermagem pela UFRGS. Professora na Universidade Comunitária da região de Chapecó (UNOCHAPECÓ).

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Published

2013-07-08

How to Cite

Ascari, R. A., Chapieski, C. M., Silva, O. M. da, & Frigo, J. (2013). EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF VICTIMS OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. Revista De Enfermagem Da UFSM, 3(1), 112–121. https://doi.org/10.5902/217976927711

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2013)

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Artigos Originais

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