Behavioural and environmental risk factors for household injuries: semistructured interviews with health professionals and mothers in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Injuries are increasing global public health problems, causing disability and death among children. This has considerable financial, emotional and social effects on families and society. This study aimed to investigate the behavioural and environmental factors leading to unintentional home injuries and attempts to highlight the pivotal role of mothers' behaviour and performance to provide a safe place for children at home.

Methods

The current research is a qualitative study of a directed content analysis type. The data were gathered through semistructured interviews conducted in participants' workplaces, namely universities, research centres and health centres. In some cases, telephone interviews were conducted within 3 months, from February 2021 to May 2021 in Teh

SUBMITTER: Lael-Monfared E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9884884 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature