Drowning prevention counselling by paediatricians to educate caregivers on water safety
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16049
Abstract: Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury death for children 1–4 years of age in the USA. Texas, a southeastern state, is disproportionately burdened by paediatric drowning. The aim of this project was to increase… read more here.
Keywords: prevention counselling; educate caregivers; counselling paediatricians; paediatricians educate ... See more keywords
Identifying a gap in drowning prevention: high-risk populations
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2019-043432
Abstract: Introduction Some populations have been less susceptible to reductions in drowning than others. It has been hypothesised that this is due to prevention strategies failing to account for the influence of social determinants (such as… read more here.
Keywords: risk; high risk; prevention strategies; drowning prevention ... See more keywords
Keeping afloat: a case study tracing the emergence of drowning prevention as a health issue in Bangladesh 1999–2017
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2020-043720
Abstract: Background Drowning is a leading cause of child death in Bangladesh. The present study investigated the emergence of drowning reduction as a priority within Bangladesh and the position it currently holds on the national policy… read more here.
Keywords: policy; issue; study; drowning prevention ... See more keywords
PW 2470 Effectiveness of childhood drowning prevention interventions: evidence review
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprevention-2018-safety.446
Abstract: Globally, drowning is a major cause of injury-related deaths among under-five children. Nearly, 90% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. However, there is limited evidence on effectiveness of childhood drowning prevention interventions… read more here.
Keywords: evidence; drowning prevention; prevention; childhood drowning ... See more keywords
Identifying opportunities for multisectoral action for drowning prevention: a scoping review
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DOI: 10.1136/ip-2022-044712
Abstract: Background Drowning is a complex health issue, where global agendas call for greater emphasis on multisectoral action, and engagement with sectors not yet involved in prevention efforts. Here, we explored the conceptual boundaries of drowning… read more here.
Keywords: review; multisectoral action; health; drowning prevention ... See more keywords
Identifying risk factors and implications for beach drowning prevention amongst an Australian multicultural community
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262175
Abstract: Multicultural communities in Australia are recognised as a priority area for drowning prevention, but no evidence-based study has addressed their knowledge of beach safety. This study used an online survey tool to identify and examine… read more here.
Keywords: beach; community; risk factors; drowning prevention ... See more keywords