Education for parents regarding choking prevention and handling on children: a scoping review

Pondete, Marlyn Anggelina; Barlıanto, Wisnu; Suryanto, Suryanto

doi:10.11591/ijphs.v11i2.21119

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“…The level of awareness among parents is a contributing factor to this ongoing problem. Therefore, it is crucial to involve parents by increasing their knowledge to reduce the dangers associated with choking incidents for children [ 2 ]. According to our research, 55% of parents displayed a good level of knowledge, scoring an average of 20.3 out of 25 points.…”

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“…Child choking is a difficulty in breathing due to sudden airway obstruction by an object or spasm, a common yet preventable cause of pediatric morbidities and mortalities, with an incidence of around 0.6 cases per 100,000 children [ 1 , 2 ]. Nuts and peanuts are often responsible for choking accidents, with children younger than four years old being more vulnerable [ 3 ].…”

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Safety Practices in Al-Baha: A Cross-Sectional Study on Parental Awareness of Child Choking Events

Alzahrani,

Alghamdi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background: Instances of choking continue to pose a concern for the health and safety of children. This study aims to assess parents' understanding, awareness, and perspectives on child choking. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Al-Baha region of Saudi Arabia from September 13, 2023, to October 3, 2023. Data collection was done via an electronically validated questionnaire among parents aged 18 years and above, covering knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U test, the Kruskal-Wallis test, the Shapiro-Wilk test, and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Any result below 0.05 (p < 0.05) was considered significant. Results: Out of 819 participants, 705 individuals were included in the analysis. The results indicated that there was a good level of knowledge (55%) regarding handling child choking situations. Interestingly, females demonstrated higher levels of awareness compared to males (79.4% versus 20.6%). Attitudes toward managing child choking incidents were rated as overall moderate, with 66.5% showing poor practices, such as being hesitant to seek medical assistance if symptoms improved. A majority of choking cases occurred at home (85%), underscoring the importance of enhancing intervention strategies through increased knowledge dissemination. Notably, the internet and social media platforms (71.8%) emerged as primary sources of information on dealing with child choking incidents. There was significant interest in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes (69.2%), although many people found it hard to make time for them (45%). Conclusions: Parents in the Al-Baha area seem to have a good understanding but some concerning attitudes when it comes to child choking situations. It is important to spread awareness, correct misconceptions, and encourage CPR training.

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