| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2665889 | Journal of Pediatric Nursing | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This household-based study of 100 parents documents the type and frequency of home toddler unintentional injury and describes parental supervision at the time of injury. Also included is a home assessment for injury-related hazards, parental report of the use of home safety measures, and an 8-week phone survey. The mean number of child injuries was 2.8 (SD = 2.69). Five percent of the injuries required medical attention. Overall, one fifth of the injuries occurred when children were unsupervised. Findings suggest that minor injury may have a developmental component that is different from that of serious injury.
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Authors
Dawn Lee Garzon, Roberta K. Lee, Sharon M. Homan,