Objective To understand the epidemiological features and relevant risk factors of injuries among undergraduates in Jiangsu Province, and to provide a scientific basis for injury intervention among undergraduates.
Methods A total of 4 234 undergraduates from nine colleges of Jiangsu Province were enrolled by cluster random sampling. A self-developed questionnaire was administered to investigate demographic characteristics, the prevalence of injuries, and injury related knowledge-attitude-practice. Chi-square test and logistic regression model were used to compare selected epidemiological features between different genders and analyze related risk factors, respectively.
Results The total incidence rate and annual person-time incidence rate of injuries in the 4 234 undergraduates were 13.7% and 17.6%, respectively. Injuries mainly occurred during walking (24.0%), exercising (23.5%), and biking (17.1), and male students reported more injuries during biking and exercising than female students. Male (versus female, OR=1.6, 95%CI:1.4-2.0), minorities (versus Han ethnic group, OR=1.9, 95%CI:1.4-2.6), and undergraduates with low injury-prone behavior scores (versus those with high injury-prone behavior scores, OR=1.8, 95%CI:1.4-2.2) were identified as risk factors of injuries. In addition, the individuals with mothers (OR=2.0, 95%CI:1.2-3.3) or parents (OR=1.5, 95%CI:1.1-2.0) working as migrant workers versus those with parents working in home areas were also risk factors.
Conclusion Prevention measures are needed to reduce the high incidence of injuries during biking, walking, and physical exercise in college students in Jiangsu. Genders, ethnic groups, and family background should also be taken into consideration. Besides, it is suggested to strengthen safety education against injuries to reduce injury related behaviors.
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