Murhaf Fouad Korani
Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences in Al-Qunfudhah, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah Almukaramah, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Full Length Research Article
Parents' Knowledge And Awareness Toward Unintentional Home Injuries In Children And Safety Measures In Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Author(s): Murhaf Fouad Korani*
Aim: Unintentional children injuries at home are the leading cause of deaths or disability. Safety practice is the most effective strategy to prevent home related injury or death. These injuries and accidents in children are particularly fatal because most of these injuries can be prevented with awareness and appropriate practices. This study aimed to detect the availability of safety preventive measures at home for children, and to examine whether factors such as parents' educational level and household income of the family are associated with better safety practices. Methodology: This was a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study conducted amongst 344 parents and guardians about the availability of safety measures at home for children aged 2-18 years old in Makkah region. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect dat.. Read More»