Citation

Shekhi MF, Shamsi M, Khorsandi M, Heaidari M. Safety Promot. Inj. Prev. (Tehran) 2015; 3(3): 199-206.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Shahid Beheshti Medical University)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Generally an accident occurs is an emerging situation. Studies show that the main cause of death in children in the first 5 years of life are accidents worldwide. More than 95 percent of injuries in children occur in low and middle incomes countries. These studies aimed to assess the predictive behavioral structures referred to health centers in the city of Khorramabad on preventive behaviors in children have been accidents. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study on 261 mothers of children less than 5 years in the city of Khorramabad. Data collection was carried out with an instrument based on HBM reliable and validity. The data were analyzed by the software SPSS and regression multivariable for prediction of construct HBM. Results: The mean scores of knowledge mothers 53/58, perceived barriers 61/51, self-efficacy 69/14. Structures predicted in this study, perceived barriers, and self-awareness, respectively. These variables, linear regression analysis revealed a total of 20% (R2=0/202) were predictive of behavioral change. Conclusion: Results confirmed that parental education should be focused on perceived barrier, self-efficacy and knowledge to prevent injuries and their consequences among children. How to cite this article:Fathi Shekhi M, Shamsi M, Khorsandi M, Heaidari M. Predictors accident structures in mothers with children under 5 years old in city of Khorramabad based on Health Belief Model J Saf Promot Inj Prev. 2015; 3(3):199-206.

Language: en