Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours of New Zealand Youth in Surf Beach Environments

Willcox-Pidgeon, Stacey; Kool, Bridget; Moran, Kevin

doi:10.25035/ijare.10.02.06

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“…Common behaviour identified across all the identified populations for increasing drowning risk were reduced supervision (including of young children, swimming alone or at locations without lifeguards),36–38 alcohol consumption28 36 37 39 and not wearing a lifejacket when boating or fishing 28 39 40. Attitudinal factors cited included low levels of perception towards drowning risk,31 36 38 39 41 42 parental influence and fear of water (parents and children) 33 34 43–47…”

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“…Fifteen articles cited poor/no swimming ability as increasing drowning risk 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 37 40 45 47–49. Three studies measured swimming ability,46 47 50 while 11 articles presented self-reported measures of swimming ability, including parental perception of their child’s ability 26 28 34 37 40 48 49. Six studies identified limited knowledge of water safety or drowning prevention practices 26 33 36 37 41 51.…”

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“…Three studies measured swimming ability,46 47 50 while 11 articles presented self-reported measures of swimming ability, including parental perception of their child’s ability 26 28 34 37 40 48 49. Six studies identified limited knowledge of water safety or drowning prevention practices 26 33 36 37 41 51. Two studies highlighted traditional water safety knowledge among First Nations/Aboriginal communities, such as wearing traditional clothing that floats and protects from cold water 24 25…”

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“…Socioeconomic status is commonly linked to affordability of swimming and water safety instruction, lifejackets and lower swimming ability 18 33. Lower levels of water safety skills, knowledge and participation rates were reported among ethnic-minority students attending schools in low socioeconomic areas 37 51. Research suggests that children of lower socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to attend extracurricular activities, like swimming lessons, for reasons such as instruction cost and access to facilities 33.…”

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“…Further work is required to establish an evidence base for effectiveness of these strategies. At the policy level, incorporating swimming and water safety into the education curriculum may be beneficial for reaching children from high-risk populations 26 37 43 51. In theory, all children, regardless of ethnicity or socioeconomic background, would be taught swimming and water safety skills as part of their formal education.…”

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Identifying a gap in drowning prevention: high-risk populations

Willcox-Pidgeon¹,

Franklin

Leggat

et al. 2020

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IntroductionSome populations have been less susceptible to reductions in drowning than others. It has been hypothesised that this is due to prevention strategies failing to account for the influence of social determinants (such as ethnicity, socioeconomic status). Populations such as ethnic minorities have been over-represented in injury statistics, however this is not well explored in drowning. This study aims to identify high-risk populations for drowning, risk factors and prevention strategies.MethodsA literature review undertaken systematically using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses approach was conducted of peer-reviewed literature in English, published between 1990 and 2018 from high-income countries. Search terms included drowning, water safety, ethnic minority, migrant, and culturally diverse.ResultsIn total, 35 articles were included. High-risk populations identified were: ethnic minorities, First Nations/Aboriginal people, migrants and rural residents. Over half (51%) focused on children (0–18 years). Risk factors included social determinants, swimming ability and knowledge, attitudes and behaviour. Four intervention studies were found; two focused on upskilling adults from high-risk populations to increase employment opportunities within the aquatic industry; an evaluation of a 10-year rock fishing safety education project and a learn-to-swim programme for minority children. Proposed prevention strategies included education, practical skills, research, policy and engagement.DiscussionLimited literature exists pertaining to drowning among adults from high-risk populations. There is a need to increase the sophistication of drowning prevention strategies addressing the disparities in drowning from a culturally appropriate perspective. Acknowledging the role of the social determinants of health in drowning prevention is essential in order to improve drowning outcomes for high-risk populations globally.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Willcox-Pidgeon¹,

Franklin

Leggat

et al. 2020

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Lessons learned from co‐designing a high school beach safety education program with lifeguards and students

Koon

Brander

Alonzo

et al. 2022

Health Prom J of Aust

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Issue Addressed: School-based beach safety education programs are common, but best practice guidance and information on their design and development is limited.Methods: Researchers, professional ocean lifeguards and students participated in a co-design process to inform a lifeguard-delivered, school-based beach safety education program for a coastal community in New South Wales, Australia. Lifeguards and researchers (experts) provided structured feedback about the program in a survey and facilitated workshop; students (n = 26) aged 11 to 13 years participated in focus group sessions intended to garner in-depth understanding of their experiences at the beach and knowledge of, and attitudes towards, beach safety.Results and Discussion: The co-design process provided a novel and inclusive model for beach safety education program development, and valuable lessons for future efforts. Specifically, student focus groups identified several facets of pre-teens and younger teenagers' beach experience that prompted revision of the education program, primarily framing of program content and safety messages. Peers are a primary motivator for this age group and students' burgeoning independence emerged as an important theme. While knowledgeable about beach hazards and risks, students conveyed mixed safety attitudes and self-reported safety practices, highlighting the importance of designing programs to motivate behaviour and promote safe decisionmaking vs raising awareness alone. Findings illustrate the value of adopting co-design processes for all beach safety programs, school or otherwise.So What?: Beach safety programs may not be delivering information that is needed, wanted or useful. Structured consultation with the priority population must become standard practice in beach safety and drowning prevention education program development.

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Beach as Potential Youth’s Third Place to Improve Youth Social Sustainability in Kelantan

Ramlee,

Abdul Hamid,

Othmani

et al. 2024

BIO Web Conf.

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There are lack of green spaces and parks in Kelantan for youth to interact with their peers in a relaxed and informal setting. Transforming a beach into a vibrant youth third place involves creating a space where young people feel welcomed, engaged, and empowered to socialize, learn, and express themselves. Hence, the research aims to study favourite third place of youth and the potential of beach in Bachok, Kelantan as youth-oriented third place to improve youth social sustainability. The study employs online survey to collect data from 150 respondents aged 15-30 during the Malaysian Movement Control Order in 2020 and analysed by using SPSS 28.0. The main findings revealed that beach, mall and friends’ houses are the most favoured third place. The result suggested that the beach has the potentials to cater the needs of youth in Kelantan as a third place. The findings proposed that creating an environment that fosters social connections, inclusion, and community engagement at the beach as youth’s third place includes accessible amenities, cultural celebrations, environmental education, and digital connectivity. Developing a beach as a youth third place is a multifaceted initiative that can significantly enhance the well-being of young people and the community.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours of New Zealand Youth in Surf Beach Environments

Cited by 9 publications

References 13 publications

Identifying a gap in drowning prevention: high-risk populations

Identifying a gap in drowning prevention: high-risk populations

Lessons learned from co‐designing a high school beach safety education program with lifeguards and students

Beach as Potential Youth’s Third Place to Improve Youth Social Sustainability in Kelantan

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