Effects of Land Mines and Unexploded Ordnance on the Pediatric Population and Comparison with Adults in Rural Cambodia

Bendinelli, Cino

doi:10.1007/s00268-009-9978-5

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“…The proportion of transfused patients and mortality rates, however, were higher among children. 15 Loss of vision was common (adults 9.5% and children 21.2%); bilateral blindness was observed in 4 children and 3 adults. 15 In a hospital-based study of bilateral blindness between January and September 1994 in Cambodia, 453 blind adults were identified.…”

Section: Injury Patternsmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…15 Loss of vision was common (adults 9.5% and children 21.2%); bilateral blindness was observed in 4 children and 3 adults. 15 In a hospital-based study of bilateral blindness between January and September 1994 in Cambodia, 453 blind adults were identified. Of them, 4% (n = 17) were blind as a result of bilateral trauma, and 14 of the injuries were caused by land mine explosions.…”

Section: Injury Patternsmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Burden of Injury From Explosive Remnants of Conflict in Lao PDR and Cambodia

Durham

Hoy

2013

Asia Pac J Public Health

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In postconflict settings, a substantial number of injuries and related disabilities are caused by land mines and explosive remnants of war. This article reviews the literature on the prevalence of these injuries and subsequent disabilities in Cambodia and Lao PDR. Three major electronic databases were systematically for publications on the prevalence of these injuries. Six studies met the inclusion criteria. Five of these were in Cambodia and 1 in Lao PDR. None of these studies could estimate national prevalence rates of these injuries; only 2 considered the broader impact of related disabilities. The different methodological approaches and limitations of the studies prevented statistical synthesis. The studies reviewed suggested accurate estimates of the prevalence of war injuries and consequent disabilities are missing. There is a need for a comprehensive epidemiological research to quantify the burden that results from such injuries.

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Section: Injury Patternsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Injury Patternsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Burden of Injury From Explosive Remnants of Conflict in Lao PDR and Cambodia

Durham

Hoy

2013

Asia Pac J Public Health

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“…Because the country has a very young population, it is estimated that almost half of those with disabilities are under the age of 20 (VanLeit, Channa, & Rithy, 2007). Along the border with Thailand, accidents caused by landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to lead to amputations (Berdinelli, 2009). Children are particularly vulnerable to mine accidents because of their need to play and explore (United Nations Children's Fund, 2003).…”

Section: Contextual Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Toes That Look Like Toes

Hussain

2011

Qual Health Res

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When designing assistive devices for people with disabilities in developing countries, product developers tend to prioritize economic and technical requirements, ignoring aesthetic and cultural issues. This can result in devices that create or reinforce social barriers, creating negative impacts on users' self-esteem and sense of well-being. To understand the social implications of using prosthetic legs for Cambodian children, a pilot research study was conducted in Phnom Penh and surrounding provinces. I used innovative research methods to help children share their perspectives. The objective was to help product designers develop improved assistive devices that not only increase mobility for child prosthesis users but also support the sociocultural integration of these children and their families. A philosophical hermeneutics research approach was used to seek the views of three children. The findings are useful for nongovernmental organizations and product developers that focus on the needs of impoverished children in rural, predominantly Buddhist communities.

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“…4,5,[7][8][9] Patients who are seriously injured by landmines or ERW typically remain in the hospital longer, require more blood transfusions and undergo more operations than those who suffer injuries from other causes. 9 Survivors often experience chronic pain, social exclusion and high levels of psychological distress, all of which are risk factors for poor mental health and increased drinking and smoking and can heighten susceptibility to non-communicable diseases.…”

Section: Mine Action Information Management Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…4 Of five studies conducted in Cambodia, four relied on hospital-based data and were thus subject to access bias. [5][6][7][8] The remaining study, a district-level, retrospective cross-sectional survey (n = 6090), showed that 7% (n = 432) of the local households had been affected by landmine injuries. These had been fatal in 31% (n = 136) of the cases.…”

Section: Published Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%