The influence of caregiver supervision on the risk of child drowning and injury at the beach.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/565904

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The aim of this research is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of caregiver beliefs, perceptions and behaviours in relation to child injury risk, drowning and injury prevention in beach settings. Findings will provide baseline evidence quantifying the function of supervision as a risk and protective factor for child drowning and injuries. Increased understanding of this relationship in beach settings will guide future development of injury and drowning prevention strategies.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $60,125.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Child health | Children | Injury | Injury prevention

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