@article{ref1,
title="Carbon monoxide alarm and smoke alarm use among parents recruited from a pediatric emergency department",
journal="Journal of Primary Prevention",
year="2018",
author="Roberts, Kristin J. and Fowler, Erica and Comstock, R. Dawn and Fernandez, Soledad and Abdel-Rasoul, Mahmoud and Mihalov, Leslie and Casavant, Marcel J. and McKenzie, Lara B.",
volume="39",
number="1",
pages="1-15",
abstract="Although the proper installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms can protect individuals from residential CO-related and fire-related injuries, these devices are underutilized. We describe characteristics associated with self-reported CO and smoke alarm use of parents recruited from a pediatric emergency department to improve CO alarm use. Parents of children ≤ 18 years (N = 299) reported socio-demographic characteristics and CO and smoke alarm ownership and practices. We assigned participants to a behavioral profile and a Precaution Adoption Process Model stage based on their self-reported CO and smoke alarm use. Most participants (71%) did not have CO alarms in their homes, but reported owning at least one working smoke alarm (98%). Participants who reported &quot;perfect&quot; CO alarm behavior (defined as having a working CO alarm, one near a sleeping area, with batteries replaced every 6 months; 9%) were more likely to earn a higher income, own their home, and have lived at their current residence for at least 2 years. Participants who reported &quot;perfect&quot; smoke alarm behavior (defined as having a working smoke alarm on every level, with batteries replaced every 6 months; 49%) were more likely to rent their home, receive federal assistance, and have lived at their current residence for at least 2 years. Interventions to increase correct CO alarm use are necessary.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0278-095X",
doi="10.1007/s10935-017-0493-4",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10935-017-0493-4"
}