The Factors Associated with Mothers' Preventive Measures Against Home Accidents: A Descriptive Study from Istanbul, Turkey

Bayram T., ILGIN C., Kulbay H., Tozakoglu B., Karaduman I., Colak B. C., ...More

CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES, vol.9, no.2, pp.151-156, 2019 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.33808/clinexphealthsci.564220
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.151-156
  • Keywords: Turkey, home accidents, preventive measures, health education, CHILDHOOD, INTERVENTIONS, INJURIES
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: One of the most common causes of death among children in Turkey is accidents, and of this, 18-25% caused by home accidents. This study aims to identify the factors associated with safety measures against home accidents, that are taken by mothers who have children between 0-6 years of age.