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Children's perceptions concerning school injuries

N M Coppens¹, D M Koziara

¹Department of Nursing, College of Health Professions, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses

|August 1, 1997

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Most school injuries in young children occur on playgrounds, particularly among boys and younger students. Many children don't believe they could have prevented their injuries, highlighting a need for safety education.

Area of Science:

Pediatric injury prevention
School health and safety
Health promotion in children

Background:

School-related injuries are a significant concern for children in elementary grades (K-6).
Understanding injury characteristics and children's perceptions is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
The Health Promotion Model provides a framework for analyzing factors influencing health behaviors and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the characteristics of school-related injuries among children in grades K-6.
To investigate children's perceptions of injury prevention and the role of environmental influences.
To apply the Health Promotion Model to inform practical interventions in school settings.

Main Methods:

Prospective study design involving children in grades K-6.

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Data collection on injury occurrence, location, grade level, and gender.

Assessment of children's perceptions regarding injury preventability and environmental factors.

Main Results:

Injuries were most frequent on playgrounds and among first and second graders, with boys sustaining more injuries.
Only 30% of children perceived their injury as preventable, with this perception increasing in higher grades.
Fifty percent of children identified an environmental influence on their injury.

Conclusions:

Playground safety and targeted interventions for younger children and boys are needed.
Enhancing children's belief in their ability to prevent injuries is a key area for intervention.
School nurses can play a vital role in promoting children's safety awareness and preventive thinking.