@article{ref1,
title="Presence and use of stair gates in homes with toddlers (11-18 months old)",
journal="Accident analysis and prevention",
year="2007",
author="Beirens, Tinneke M. J. and Brug, Johannes and van Beeck, Eduard F. and Dekker, Rienk and Juttmann, Rikard E. and Raat, Hein",
volume="39",
number="5",
pages="964-968",
abstract="BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess demographic correlates of the presence and use of stair gates in homes with toddlers. METHODS: In 2004, self-administered questionnaires were mailed to 2470 parents with toddlers living in both urban and rural areas (response rate 70.1%). The questionnaires were sent by the youth healthcare providers that the parents visited regarding their toddler. RESULTS: In total, 83% of the parents reported to have at least one stair gate installed; however, 50% of these parents reported that they did not always close the stair gate. Households with a non-Dutch ethnic mother, one child, a female child, a young child or a child who cannot crawl, were less likely to have a stair gate. Households with one child, a toddler who cannot walk, and a mother with a higher educational level were less likely to use the gate adequately. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that parents of toddlers often report to have a stair gate; however, in homes with a gate the parents do not necessarily use the gate adequately. Different demographic characteristics were shown to be correlated with both having a stair gate and the use of a stair gate.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0001-4575",
doi="10.1016/j.aap.2007.01.001",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2007.01.001"
}