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Citation |
Schooley CB, Kelly AR. J. Trauma Nurs. 2008; 15(3): 131-135. |
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Affiliation |
Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio; Safe Kids Stark County, Stark County Health Department, Canton, Ohio. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2008, Society of Trauma Nurses) |
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18820562 |
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Abstract |
To have effective injury prevention programs for children, solid education must be provided. Initially, the parental responsibility includes protecting and instructing the child about dangerous situations. However, when children can recognize a hazard for themselves, this becomes the basis for behavior change according to the health belief model. For trauma centers providing injury prevention services, knowing what a child perceives as a safety issue can be instrumental in correctly targeting curriculum. The following is a compilation of responses of 90 children who participated in a 2008 Home Hazard Recognition Station at a local Safe Kids event. Language: en |