Barriers and Enablers to the Use of Measures to Prevent Pediatric Scalding in Cape Town, South Africa
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Authors
van Niekerk, Ashley
Menckel, Ewa
Laflamme, Lucie
Issue Date
2010
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Article
Language
en
Keywords
barrier , enabler , low-income setting , paediatric scalding , prevention measure
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Abstract
Little attention has been paid to the prevention of pediatric scalding injuries in
low-income settings, especially from the standpoint of local stakeholders. This study investigates stakeholder
understandings of potential measures to prevent childhood scalding and the related hinders and
enablers to such measures. Design and Sample: The study utilized an exploratory qualitative design. Content
analysis was applied to the transcriptions of interviews with 13 caregivers and 8 burn prevention
research, policy, and practitioner professionals. Measures: The study used semistructured interviews using
illustrations to generate data. The 21 individual interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim,
and analyzed using content analytic steps. Interviews focused on 2 illustrations that depict circumstances
that surround the occurrence of pediatric scalding typical for Cape Town. Results: 3 categories of prevention
measures were identified: enhancements to the safety of the home environment, changes to practice,
and improvements to individual competence. The barriers identified were spatial constraints in homes,
hazardous home facilities, and multiple family demands. Conclusions: Caregivers and professionals report
a similar range of measures to prevent pediatric scalding. Many of these might not be readily implementable
in low-income settings with key barriers that would need to be addressed by policymakers and prevention
practitioners.
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Public Health Nursing
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0737-1209