@article{ref1,
title="Readiness to rescue: bystander perceptions of their capacity to respond in a drowning emergency",
journal="International journal of aquatic research and education",
year="2013",
author="Moran, Kevin and Stanley, Teresa",
volume="7",
number="4",
pages="290-300",
abstract="From 1980-2012, 81 persons fatally drowned in New Zealand while attempting to rescue others. Of these, most (80%) were male, and all rescue fatalities occurred in open waters. Festivalgoers (N = 415) attending a cultural event in Auckland, New Zealand took part in a water safety survey that included information on their readiness to respond in a drowning emergency. Many indicated they would jump in and rescue a victim (47%), while less than one third (30%) would get flotation to the victim. Significantly more males responded that they would jump in and attempt a rescue (males 55%, females 40%). Most (62%) estimated that they could only swim less than 100 m; 85% reported having swum that distance in a swimming pool rather than in open water where most rescues take place; and one half (50%) had last swum the distance more than one year ago. Ways of promoting safe rescue knowledge are discussed and further research directions are identified.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1932-9997",
doi="10.25035/ijare.07.04.03",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.25035/ijare.07.04.03"
}