Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Volume 64, Issue 5, Pages 755-762Publisher
SPRINGER BASEL AG
DOI: 10.1007/s00038-018-1197-0
Keywords
Migrant; Country of birth; Drowning prevention; Swimming ability; Supervision; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); Public health; Health promotion
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- Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia Inc. [CO6283]
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ObjectivesDrowning is a public health challenge. Children of migrants may be at increased risk as parents may be unaware of local water safety issues. This study explores differences between Australian-born and migrant parents in Western Australia for: (1) swimming ability; (2) supervision; (3) water familiarisation; and (4) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.MethodsA cross-sectional survey of parents and carers of children aged under 5years residing in WA (n=1506) captured demographics, knowledge of appropriate supervision, water safety knowledge and skills. Logistic regression was conducted.ResultsMigrants were significantly less likely to identify adequate supervision (p=0.004); have participated in child water familiarisation programmes (p=0.000); or perceived themselves as able swimmers (p=0.000). Significantly less migrants had also undertaken CPR training (p=0.000).ConclusionsFindings add to the small but growing body of literature highlighting the importance of tailored drowning prevention strategies for migrants in countries such as Australia with a strong aquatic culture.
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