title: Parent education for drowning prevention.
abstract: Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in infants and children in 10 states, and near drowning accounts for more than 10 times as many accidents. Children aged 1 to 4 years are at the highest risk of drowning in residential swimming pools. Education of parents is a key variable in drowning prevention. Knowledge about water safety is centered around three important concepts: (a) supervision, (b) barriers, and (c) emergency procedures. The pediatric nurse plays an invaluable role in educating parents about these concepts and in increasing parents' awareness of safety risks.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Coffman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004332:Drowning / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods*; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology