Parental awareness regarding childhood injuries.
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2004-02-01
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OBJECTIVE: To assess parental awareness regarding common childhood injuries and to focus on preventive issues.
METHODS: Two hundred parents of children each grouped into 2 attending OPD of government hospital and private clinic respectively were enrolled, interviewed and responses analyzed.
RESULTS: The commonest potential mode of injuries identified in both groups was falls (53% vs 84%). None of the households in group 1 and less than 2/3rd in group 2 had provision of restraints at stairs. Awareness was found to be greater in the group with higher educational background and socioeconomic status.
CONCLUSION: Awareness regarding common childhood injuries and their prevention was lacking. There was a felt need that the pediatricians must counsel the parents on this aspect during visits. Since the sample size is small, a larger community based study is needed.
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Sehgal A, Jain S, Jyothi MC. Parental awareness regarding childhood injuries. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2004 Feb; 71(2): 125-8