Research Article
Causes of Near Misses among Early Infants
2018 Volume 7 Issue 3 Pages 127-133
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2018 Volume 7 Issue 3 Pages 127-133
Objectives: To explore the causes of the near misses that guardians of infants have experienced during early infancy.
Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted among 428 guardians of four-month-old infants living in a small area. Questions on the survey assessed the background information on each guardian and the child’s development. Factors relating to the near misses were recorded using a chi-squared test on SPSS ver. 15.
Results: Valid responses were obtained from 332 (77.6%) guardians, and 59% had experienced near misses. Guardians without such experience exhibited significant differences in family living unit, childcare support for the guardian, and education in accident prevention for the guardian. Other significant differences found were regarding the child’s development, namely, with regard to head stability and bouncing of the legs when the child is supported from both sides.
Conclusions: This study acquired information that may help prevent accidents among infants. The causes of near misses may include lack of effective adult supervision of the infant and lack of education on accident prevention.
