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Previous injuries and behavior problems predict children's injuries

D L Jaquess1, J W Finney

  • 1Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg 24061-0436.

Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|February 1, 1994
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Children with behavioral issues, like opposition, and a history of injuries are more prone to future unintentional injuries. Prevention efforts should target these risk factors in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Unintentional injuries are a significant concern in childhood.
  • Behavioral problems in children may influence injury risk.
  • Identifying predictive factors for childhood injuries is crucial for effective prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate factors associated with unintentional injuries in children from underprivileged backgrounds attending summer day camps.
  • To determine the predictive value of previous injuries and child behavior on subsequent injury incidence.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 50 children from economically underprivileged summer day camps was studied.
  • Data included parent reports of prior injuries, Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) scores, and camp injury records.

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  • Follow-up assessments one year later collected data on medically and home-treated injuries.

    • Main Results:

    • Previous medically treated injuries, ECBI opposition scores, and camp injuries predicted 50% of the variance in medically treated injuries one year post-camp.
    • Previous medically treated injuries accounted for 21% of the variance in frequent home-treated injuries during the follow-up year.
    • Behavioral problems, particularly opposition, were linked to increased injury risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Childhood injury can be viewed as a behavioral process.
    • Children exhibiting behavioral problems may engage in risk-taking behaviors leading to injuries.
    • Behavioral interventions and targeted prevention strategies are recommended for high-risk children.