학술논문
Injury patterns at US and Canadian overnight summer camps: first year of the Healthy Camp study
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
Injury Prevention. Dec 01, 2009 15(6):413-417
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1353-8047
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:: To describe injury patterns at overnight summer camps in 2006, and identify risk factors for more significant injury. DESIGN:: Surveillance data obtained from Healthy Camp Study from 2006 were analyzed from 71 overnight camps, representing 437 541 camper-days and 206 031 staff-days. RESULTS:: Injuries were reported in 218 campers and 81 staff. 51.8% of injured campers were male versus 34.6% of staff. Among campers, 60.1% were evaluated off-site; 2.3% required hospital admission. 43.9% of injuries required >24 h activity restriction (deemed “significant injury”). Among campers, significant injury was associated with camp sessions ≥14 days (RR 1.48); among staff, with male sex (RR 1.85) and camper-to-staff ratio (RR 0.67). There were no associations with age, time of day, setting, or level of supervision. CONCLUSIONS:: Significant injuries are uncommon at overnight summer camps. Rates appear similar to those in comparable activities. Targeted interventions may further reduce injury risk.