SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED INJURIES IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN KENYA
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https://doi.org/10.47672/ajrs.1103Keywords:
paediatric, children, youth, adolescents, sports injuries, recreational, safetyAbstract
Purpose: Injuries sustained during sports or recreational activities have received more widespread attention in recent years due in part to interest in injury monitoring and prevention and rising rates of traumatic brain injury-related emergency department visits. Although exposure to sports offers many health benefits, participating in sports also increases risk of injury. The general objective of the study was to understand perception of sports and recreational activities related injuries in children and adolescents in Kenya.
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: Injury is an important child health problem that requires adequate attention and funding. Policies, surgical capacity building, and health systems strengthening efforts are necessary to address the high burden of pediatric injuries in Kenya.
Unique Contribution to Theory and Practice: Safety guidelines, protective equipment and prevention education are crucial to reducing pediatric recreational and sports injuries. Preventing injuries and ensuring safe athletic practices are necessary for children and adolescents to continue to receive benefits from organized sports and recreational activities. Efforts to minimize these injuries are warranted both to ensure the long-term health of children and to reduce medical costs
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