Assessment of car seat safety awareness among parents: The vital role of family physicians
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Objective: Car seat safety is critical to protecting children from injury in the traffic accidents. This study's objective was to evaluate parents' knowledge and attitudes regarding car seat safety.
Material and Methods: This descriptive study involved parents with children aged between 0-18 years. The data collection method utilized a questionnaire of 31 questions that sought to assess the parents' knowledge and opinions on the use of car seats.
Results: The research involved 400 people, and the results showed that only 29% of them used a child car seat when transporting their children. Most participants (69%) reported that their child was not in a car seat while traveling. The level of education of both parents was found to be significant in determining whether or not there was a child car seat in the vehicle (p<0.001). Additionally, 80% of the participants did not receive any education or training on correctly using a child car seat, and 94% expressed a desire for information from doctors.
Conclusion: The study highlights the need for more education and awareness about the importance of proper child safety in vehicles. It is crucial that medical practitioners, with a particular emphasis on primary healthcare professionals, are aware of this demand and take appropriate measures in response.
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Accepted 2023-02-21
Published 2023-02-23
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