Table 1.
The various sociodemographic and injury characteristics observed among the patients (n=93).
| Variables | Number (%) | P value (%) |
|---|---|---|
| GENDER | ||
| Females | 75 (80.64) | <0.001* |
| Males | 18 (19.35) | |
| AGE | ||
| Upto 35 years | 90 (96.77) | <0.001* |
| >35 years | 3 (3.22) | |
| TBSA burnt | ||
| >50% | 67 (72.04) | <0.001* |
| <50% | 26 (27.95) | |
| Depth of Burn Injury | ||
| Deep | 86 (92.47) | <0.000* |
| Superficial/Mixed | 7 (7.52) | |
| Inhalation Injury | ||
| Present | 59 (63.44) | <0.05* |
| Absent | 34 (36.55) | |
| Marital Status | ||
| Married | 66 (70.96) | <0.001* |
| Un-married | 23 (24.73) | |
| Widowed/ Divorced | 4 (4.30) | |
| Educational Status | ||
| Illiterate | 79 (84.94) | <0.001* |
| Literate/educated | 14 (15.05) | |
| Employement Status | ||
| Housewife | 58 (62.36) | <0.001* |
| Others | 35 (37.63) | |
| Place of Living | ||
| Rural areas | 86 (92.47) | <0.001* |
| Urban areas | 7 (7.52) | |
*
Significant P <0.05