Investigation of Child Development Students' Awareness of Home Accidents and Safety Precautions for 0-6-Year-Old Children: A Qualitative Research.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the awareness of undergraduate Child Development students regarding home accidents that children aged 0-6 may experience, as well as the safety measures that can be taken to prevent them. Materials and Methods: A qualitative descriptive research desig...

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Published in:Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 598 - 623
Main Authors: Güldağ, Öznur, Arslan, Rabia Cemre, Şahin, Semra
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Published: Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Nursing Journal agu2025
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          Güldağ, Öznur
          Arslan, Rabia Cemre
          Şahin, Semra
        affil: Toros University, Vocational School of Health Services, 45 Evler Campus, Mersin, Türkiye
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          Child Development
          Student Attitudes
          Home Environment
          Accidents Prevention and Control
          Child Safety
          Students, Undergraduate Psychosocial Factors
          Human
          Infant, Newborn
          Infant
          Child, Preschool
          Descriptive Research
          Thematic Analysis
          Qualitative Studies
          Attitude to Risk
          Professional Knowledge
          Students, College
          Data Analysis Software
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Infant, Newborn: birth-1 month
          Infant: 1-23 months
          Child, Preschool: 2-5 years
      ab: Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the awareness of undergraduate Child Development students regarding home accidents that children aged 0-6 may experience, as well as the safety measures that can be taken to prevent them. Materials and Methods: A qualitative descriptive research design was employed, with a sample of 33 undergraduate students selected through criterion sampling. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically using qualitative data analysis software. Results: In this study, five main themes were identified as Risk Perception, Interventions and Precautions, Level of Knowledge, Training and Awareness Needs, Experience and Observation. Additionally, seven sub-themes related to main themes and, 30 codes were determined. The findings indicate that participants' awareness of home accidents is mainly influenced by their perception of risk and preventive actions. In contrast their awareness about personal experiences or the need for training is limited. Conclusion: Literature suggests that increasing the awareness of Child Development undergraduate students about preventable home accidents can contribute to strengthening protective and preventive approaches to children's safety. Accordingly, it is recommended to implement initiatives to raise awareness about home accidents, develop targeted educational programs for parents, and integrate curriculum-based courses for university students on home accidents and preventive strategies.
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