| Does health education prevent childhood accidents? | |
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PMID: 6728747 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In an attempt to test the assumption that health education directed at parents and children can reduce childhood accidents, a controlled study was carried out in Ely , one area of Cardiff. Using conventional health education techniques, the campaign was carried out in June and July 1981 and monitored by the numbers of injured children attending the local Accident and Emergency Department. Comparison of accident numbers in Ely between 1980 and 1981 and between Ely and the whole of Cardiff in 1981 showed no significant change. A slight increase in trivial injuries suggested an increased willingness to attend hospital. There was no change in the age distribution of victims. The benefits of health education and alternative methods of accident prevention are discussed and the need for further research is emphasized. |
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Authors:
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P E Minchom; J R Sibert; R G Newcombe; M A Bowley |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medical journal Volume: 60 ISSN: 0032-5473 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med J Publication Date: 1984 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1984-07-13 Completed Date: 1984-07-13 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0234135 Medline TA: Postgrad Med J Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 260-2 Citation Subset: IM |
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Accidents, Home
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prevention & control* Child Child, Preschool Health Education* Humans Parents / education Wales Wounds and Injuries / prevention & control |
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