Determinants of Prehospital Management of Superficial Burns in Pediatric Patients at Health Facilities in Mazabuka District: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background Burn injuries in children are common in low-resource settings, yet little is known about how they are managed before reaching health facilities in Zambia. Early care at home plays a key role in recovery, but harmful practices are still widely used. We examined how caregivers manage superficial burns in children and identified factors linked to good prehospital care in Mazabuka District. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study between September and December 2025 among 337 caregivers of children aged 0-15 years presenting with superficial burns. The study was conducted at three h

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