Experience with Burn Prevention Program in North Eastern India: A Recent Study | Chapter 02 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 7

 Burn injuries are among the worst of all injuries, and they constitute a serious public health concern around the world. Burn injuries are a prominent source of morbidity and mortality in India, yet there are few community-based treatments in the form of multi-strategic and multi-focused prevention programmes. The goal of this research, which was carried out in the Indian state of Assam, is to minimise the number of burn accidents, morbidity, and mortality from burn injuries by focusing on community sensitization through a well-structured preventive programme. Participatory community seminars, the use of print, electronic, and social media, as well as lectures and demonstrations in schools were all included in the prevention programmes. The impact of Burn Preventive Programs was determined by analysing inpatient and outpatient records of burn damaged patients treated in the burn unit, as well as the scoring system in the school education programme and social media participation (BPP). For simplicity of assessment, a comparison of the results from the early (Block I) and late (Block II) phases of the study period was done. The percentage of patients reporting from places where BPP was implemented decreased significantly, according to the findings. When compared to Block I, the majority of patients in Block II had a lower percentage of TBSA burn. In 48.9% of Block I patients and 78.0 percent of Block II patients, water was used to put out fires. 52.3 percent of Block I patients and 83.4 percent of Block II patients utilised water to cool their burn wounds. Only 34.6 percent of participants in Block II used ineffective topical therapies on their wounds, compared to 80.9 percent in Block I. Increased public awareness resulted in a higher number of patients reporting to a burn unit within 7 hours of injury and a significant decrease in firecracker burns, which dropped from 21.9 percent (Block I) to 7.8 percent (Block II) (Block II). In the latter portion of Block II, increasing awareness among students was visible in the majority of students' improved scores and reduction in burns. According to the findings, BPP has had a good impact on society.

Author(S) Details

Bhupendra Prasad Sarma
Department of Surgery & In-Charge, Burn Unit, NEMCARE Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India.

Kabita S. Choudhury
Burn Unit, NEMCARE Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India.

Dipak Sarma
Burn Unit, NEMCARE Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India.

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Promoting Public Participation in Environmental Protection and Flood Risk Management in Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam | Chapter 7 | Insights into Economics and Management Vol. 11

 Flooding in cities is becoming a more serious problem. It has been a common occurrence in many towns and cities around the world in recent years. Flooding in Ho Chi Minh City's metropolitan regions offers major issues, not only because it affects a huge number of people and properties, but also because it directly impedes the city's economic progress. Despite a massive technological effort to upgrade the city's drainage system, which is necessary by the city's unprecedented growth as well as the issues of climate change and ground subsidence, flooding will continue. The human factor appears to be a significant influence in the flooding problem and flood-reduction initiatives. The focus of this study was on the issue of improper waste disposal, which causes drainage systems to become clogged. An interactive survey was done in roughly 820 households in flood-prone areas as part of a well-planned campaign. The poll focused on public waste disposal awareness and behaviour among flood-affected families. People who have a good awareness of the causes of floods and a sense of environmental conservation can help reduce floods. Community awareness, management, and sanctioning solutions, in addition to technological solutions, are required.

Author (s) Details

Pham Thi Anh
Institute for Environmental and Transport Studies, Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, Vietnam.

Nguyen Thi Bao Ngoc
Institute for Environmental and Transport Studies, Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, Vietnam.

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Recent Study on Measuring the Public Awareness toward Household Waste Management in Muharraq Governorate-Kingdom of Bahrain | Chapter 5| Challenging Issues on Environment and Earth Science Vol. 2

 In contrast to the pace of urbanisation, the generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) is rising rapidly. The growing population, burgeoning rate of waste generation, limited availability of land, and scarcity of waste disposal sites make household waste management a difficult challenge for Bahrain's policymakers, urban planners, and municipalities. Public knowledge is a vital enabler for any sustainable waste management plan in the country to succeed. The survey sought to determine public awareness of household waste management in Muharraq Governorate, as well as any associations between educational level, gender, occupation, age, and area of residence, as well as the three components of public awareness: information, attitude, and actions of Muharraq residents. The findings revealed that total knowledge varies greatly depending on age and nationality. Furthermore, it demonstrates that people in Muharraq Governorate have a high degree of public knowledge about household waste management, suggesting that the community is conscious and has the foundations to build on in terms of sustainable waste management practises and technologies adoption. which can aid in overcoming the potential social barrier posed by a lack of public awareness. To prepare society for more advanced technology, the government was strongly advised to prioritise the principles of minimise, reuse, and recycle (3Rs).

Author (s) Details

S. Y. Abbas
Department of Natural Recourses & Environment, Arabian Gulf University, Salmaniya, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

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