Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 30, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

The use of focus groups to plan poison prevention education programs for low-income populations

Lauren Schwartz1, Mary Ann Howland, Maria Mercurio-Zappala

  • 1New York City Poison Control Center, New York City Department of Health, 455 First Ave., Rm 123, New York, NY, USA. laurenmschwartz@hotmail.com

Health Promotion Practice
|November 13, 2003
PubMed

Insights

Low-income parents of young children often call 911 for poisonings, not poison control centers, due to child welfare concerns. Social-cognitive theory can guide future poison prevention programs for this vulnerable group.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Public Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Education

Background:

  • Children under 5 face the highest risk of unintentional poisonings.
  • Low-income children are disproportionately vulnerable to poison exposures.
  • Understanding parental barriers to poison control center utilization is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore barriers faced by low-income parents in contacting poison control centers.
  • To identify effective resources for poison prevention messaging.
  • To gather ideas for public awareness campaigns targeting poison prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Focus groups conducted with low-income parents of young children.
  • Participants recruited from a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in New York City.
  • Qualitative data collected on perceived barriers and prevention strategies.

Main Results:

  • Most parents reported calling 911 for poisoning incidents, citing child welfare and self-efficacy.
  • Barriers to calling poison control centers were identified.
  • Parents provided insights into effective poison prevention messaging and campaign ideas.

Conclusions:

  • Parental decisions to call 911 over poison control highlight child welfare and self-efficacy concerns.
  • Social-cognitive theory offers a framework for developing targeted poison prevention interventions.
  • Future programs should address identified barriers and leverage parental insights for effective outreach.

Related Concept Videos

Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Potential Scenarios01:26

Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Potential Scenarios

Pharmaceutical poisoning can occur through various channels, impacting an estimated 2 million hospitalized patients in the U.S. annually with serious adverse drug responses. These scenarios encompass both therapeutic uses, such as drug toxicity, where even standard dosages can lead to severe central nervous system depression, and non-therapeutic exposures, including accidental ingestion by children, and environmental and occupational exposures.Unintentional poisonings often involve exploratory...
Prevention of Further Absorption of Poison01:14

Prevention of Further Absorption of Poison

In cases of acute poisoning, the primary objective is to prevent further absorption of the toxic substance into the body. Immediate interventions using various decontamination techniques targeting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can achieve this. Decontamination is crucial to prevent poison from entering the systemic circulation, which involves washing affected areas with water and mild soap and removing contaminated clothing. Once external decontamination is done, attention must be turned to...
Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Treatment Strategies01:26

Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Treatment Strategies

Treatment strategies for poisoning are a critical aspect of emergency medicine, focusing on preventing the absorption of toxins and enhancing their elimination. When a poisoning incident occurs, the first response is to halt exposure and decontaminate the patient, particularly through gastrointestinal (GI) methods if the poison was ingested.Gastrointestinal Decontamination Techniques:Activated charcoal is the cornerstone of GI decontamination. It works through adsorption, binding the toxin to...
Sampling Plans01:23

Sampling Plans

Sampling is a crucial step in analytical chemistry, allowing researchers to collect representative data from a large population. Common sampling methods include random, judgmental, systematic, stratified, and cluster sampling.
Random sampling is a method where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample. It involves selecting individuals randomly, often using random number generators or lottery-type methods. For example, when analyzing the properties of a...
Analysis of Population Pharmacokinetic Data01:12

Analysis of Population Pharmacokinetic Data

Analysis of population pharmacokinetic data involves studying the behavior of drugs within diverse populations to understand their pharmacokinetic parameters. Traditional pharmacokinetic methods typically involve collecting samples from a few individuals and estimating these parameters. While these methods are commonly used, they have limitations in capturing the variability in drug response among individuals or heterogeneous populations. Population pharmacokinetics is employed to address these...
Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention01:26

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...