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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Journal 2020 Volume.7 No. 2 p.114 ~ p.119
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The effect of medically-attended injury experience on the use of home safety equipment
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Jeong In-Gyu
Jung Si-Young Suh Joo-Hyun Ahn Ki-Ok Bae Jung-Ah
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Abstract
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Purpose: To assess the effect of medically-attended injury (MAI) on the use of home safety equipment, we analyzed the differences in parents¡¯ perception and attitude about injury prevention, and use of home safety equipment depending on the children¡¯s MAI experiences.
Methods: From March 2018 through February 2019, we surveyed parents of children aged 5 years or younger via a mobile phone. The parents were divided into the MAI and non-MAI groups. The mobile survey focused on the perception and attitude about injury prevention, and use of home safety equipment (if not used, barriers).
Results: Of the 204 parents, 75 (36.8%) reported their children¡¯s MAI, comprising the MAI group. This group used the safety equipment more frequently than the non-MAI group (odds ratio, 7.03; 95% confidence interval, 3.39-14.59; P < 0.001). No significant differences between the 2 groups were found in the perception and attitude about injury prevention, barriers to the use of the equipment, and the type of the equipment in use.
Conclusion: Parents¡¯ experience in their children¡¯s MAIs was associated with the use of home safety equipment, but it did not affect their perception and attitude about injury prevention. A visit to the emergency department with MAI is an opportunity for education on injury prevention and changes of the attitude.
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KEYWORD
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Accidental Injuries, Accident Prevention, Accidents, Home, Parents, Safety
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