Citation

Sawant DA, Kamble NV. Inj. Prev. 2024; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/ip-2023-045119

PMID

38670788

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Child injuries significantly impact health and development, shaping the nation's future. With proper knowledge, parents or primary caregivers can effectively prevent, address, and treat these predictable injuries.

METHODS: Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 373 parents or primary caregivers of children under 14 years old in four randomly selected urban slum areas in Malwani, Mumbai Suburban District.

RESULTS: Only 30% of respondents had basic first aid knowledge, and merely 10% were aware of unintentional injuries, correlating significantly with parental literacy levels. However, most respondents demonstrated appropriate responses.

CONCLUSIONS: Parental or primary caregiver knowledge and response play a critical role in mitigating unintentional child injuries. Increasing awareness among parents and primary caregivers about injuries, their impact on child development and first aid is imperative.

Language: en

Keywords

child; fall; mortality