A prevalence study on the three most common household accidents among children aged 1 to 5 years at Palico and Golden City, Imus, Cavite

Date of Completion

2004

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Accidents, Home, Children

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the three most common household accidents among children aged 1 to 5 years at Palico and Golden City, Imus, Cavite. This study used a descriptive type of research design. It aims to determine the prevalence of household accidents among children 1 to 5 years old according to gender and specific age group. The researchers that served as the main instrument in gathering data from the respondents formulated the tool that was used in this study. There were a total of 60 respondents, 55% of the population were male and 45% were female. Sixty three point three percent accounted for the pre-schol (1-3 years) group while thirty six point six percent were from the early childhood (4-5 years) group. The most common household accidents among the population, in descending order are: stumbling, falls and bumps, minor burns, slipping. The results of the study showed that age is a significant predisposing factor among children that increase risk for accidents while gender did not pose much significance. With regard to the most common resulting, wounds account for the number of resulting injury for both male and female children. The body part obtaining the greatest injury among male children are the knees. While the head and knees are commonly injured among the females. Based on the results gathered, the researcher conclude that there is a high prevalence of household injuries among 1-5 years old. Given that this study only perceives the most common household accidents aged 1-5 years old, the researchers urge to make other related studies to be conducted to focus on the severity of injury to children that may need physical therapy intervention. The researchers would also like to recommend potential studies centering on first aid used in common household accidents, "child proofing" and such. This study may be a basis for the said future recommendations.

First Advisor

Oliver E. Madrid

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