Child restraint systems, your advice in the practice
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traffic accidents
children
pediatricians
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Objective. Describe the knowledge and practices of the use of child restraint systme (CRS) by pediatricians in Western Mèxico.
Introduction. In Mèxico, inuries caused bytraffic accidents are the first cause of death in the age group pf 5 to 14 years. CRS reduce the chances of death by up to 70%. In Mèxico about 7% of children under 10 use it and 17% children under 5 years. Pediatricians can give advice in the proper use and motivate their use.
Material and methods. Descriptive cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was designed with the identification data, demographics, knowledge, practices and professional counseling on CRS. It was self-applied to pediatricians.
Results. 194 paticipants were included, 72% were women. 93% said that injuries can be avoided transporting the child in a CRS. The place to transport a child was in the back seat 30%. When a newborn leaves the hospital 84% advised to use, as the children age advances, pediatricians decrease counseling.
Conclusions. Pediatricians are convinced of the usefulness of CRS in prevention. There is greater sensibility for the safety on the child according to his age. It is important that pediatricians promote in use during medical consultation.
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