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[Knowledge and practices by adolescents in preventing occupational injuries: a qualitative study]
Roberta Nagai1, Ana Maria C Lefèvre, Fernando Lefèvre
1Departamento de Saúde Ambiental, Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. rnagai@usp.br
Revista De Saude Publica
|May 23, 2007
Summary
High school students possess limited knowledge of occupational injury prevention, often blaming victims and relying on attention rather than safety protocols. This highlights an early development of victim-blaming culture.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Adolescent Health
- Injury Prevention
Context:
- Study conducted in a São Paulo public school with 53 evening students (14-21 years old).
- Participants divided into groups with (32) and without (21) job experience.
- Investigated knowledge on causes and prevention of occupational injuries.
Purpose:
- To describe the knowledge and practices of high school students regarding occupational injury prevention.
- To identify differences in understanding between students with and without work experience.
Summary:
- Both groups demonstrated limited understanding of occupational injury causes, citing factors like carelessness, employer negligence, and lack of training.
- Students primarily identified 'paying attention' and 'wearing safety equipment' as protective measures.
- A significant finding was the prevalence of 'victim-blaming' to explain injuries, even among adolescents.
Impact:
- Reveals that the 'culture of blaming the victim' in occupational injuries may be established during adolescence.
- Suggests a need for enhanced safety education programs targeting young workers.
- Underscores the societal learning process contributing to victim-blaming attitudes in workplace safety.
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