Table 1 Patients’ characteristics and cause of fracture
Variables (N = 94) | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Age groups (years) Mean age = 37.68 years Age range: 14–76 years | 10–19 | 7 (7.5) |
20–29 | 20 (21.3) | |
30–39 | 27 (28.7) | |
40–49 | 24 (25.5) | |
50–59 | 9 (9.6) | |
60–69 | 5 (5.3) | |
70–79 | 2 (2.1) | |
Gender | Male | 71 (75.5) |
Female | 23 (24.5) | |
Occupation | Artisans and farmers | 30 (31.9) |
Civil servant and clergy | 21 (22.4) | |
Commercial drivers/motorcycle riders | 16 (17.0) | |
Small business owners | 16 (17.0) | |
Student and dependants | 11 (11.7) | |
Cause of fracture | Gunshot | 1 (1.1) |
Fall | 1 (1.1) | |
Motor vehicle accident | 19 (20.2) | |
Motorcycle accident | 59 (62.8) | |
Pedestrian accident | 14 (14.9) | |