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Drowning Prevention in Portable Swimming Pools: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Parental Knowledge, Risk Perceptions, and
Amy E Peden1,2, Kyra Hamilton3,4,5
1School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia.
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|December 22, 2025
Summary
Portable swimming pools pose a drowning risk. While parents know about supervision and storage, knowledge of fencing laws and compliance are low, increasing child safety concerns.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Safety
- Public Health
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Portable swimming pools are increasingly common, yet pose a significant child drowning risk.
- Limited data exists on parental awareness and safety measures concerning these pools.
- Understanding caregiver knowledge and risk perception is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess parental and caregiver knowledge, risk perceptions, and safety practices related to portable swimming pools.
- To identify gaps in understanding regarding child drowning risks associated with portable pools.
- To compare safety practices and risk perceptions between portable and in-ground pools.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was administered to Australian parents and caregivers of children aged 0-5 years who owned portable pools.
- Data collected included knowledge of safety regulations, perceived risks, and self-reported safety practices (fencing, supervision, storage).
- Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, non-parametric tests, and t-tests for comparisons.
Main Results:
- Most respondents recognized the importance of supervision (76%) and immediate pool emptying/storage (89%).
- Knowledge of legal fencing requirements was low (26%), and only 19% reported their portable pool was fenced.
- Risk perceptions were significantly lower for portable pools compared to in-ground pools.
Conclusions:
- Despite high self-reported supervision and storage practices, compliance with essential fencing requirements remains critically low.
- There is a need for targeted interventions to improve fencing compliance and address misconceptions about the safety of portable pools.
- Enhanced public health messaging is required to underscore the drowning risks associated with portable swimming pools.
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