What does ‘Keep Watch’ mean to migrant parents? Examining differences in supervision, cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and water familiarisation

Malena Della Bona (), Gemma Crawford, Lauren Nimmo and Justine E. Leavy
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Malena Della Bona: Curtin University
Gemma Crawford: Curtin University
Lauren Nimmo: Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia Inc
Justine E. Leavy: Curtin University

International Journal of Public Health, 2019, vol. 64, issue 5, No 14, 755-762

Abstract: Abstract Objectives Drowning is a public health challenge. Children of migrants may be at increased risk as parents may be unaware of local water safety issues. This study explores differences between Australian-born and migrant parents in Western Australia for: (1) swimming ability; (2) supervision; (3) water familiarisation; and (4) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Methods A cross-sectional survey of parents and carers of children aged under 5 years residing in WA (n = 1506) captured demographics, knowledge of appropriate supervision, water safety knowledge and skills. Logistic regression was conducted. Results Migrants were significantly less likely to identify adequate supervision (p = 0.004); have participated in child water familiarisation programmes (p = 0.000); or perceived themselves as able swimmers (p = 0.000). Significantly less migrants had also undertaken CPR training (p = 0.000). Conclusions Findings add to the small but growing body of literature highlighting the importance of tailored drowning prevention strategies for migrants in countries such as Australia with a strong aquatic culture.

Keywords: Migrant; Country of birth; Drowning prevention; Swimming ability; Supervision; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); Public health; Health promotion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1007/s00038-018-1197-0

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