A qualitative study on the current status and needs of unintentional injury prevention and control interventions for children aged 3-12 in Guizhou Province, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of death and disability among children and adolescents worldwide, particularly in economically underdeveloped regions. Guizhou, an impoverished and multi-ethnic region in southwestern China, faces elevated risks due to limited healthcare resources and a high proportion of left-behind children. However, few studies have explored prevention and control needs from the perspective of target populations. Using a qualitative approach, this study adopted a "bottom-up" perspective to investigate the needs of children, caregivers, teachers, and community workers in Guizhou regarding the prevention and control of unintentional injuries among children, aiming to provide a scientific basis for developing precise, culturally adapted interven

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12722910 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature