Engaging older adults in burn prevention education: results of a community-based urban initiative

The objective of the study is to educate New York City seniors aged 60 years and older about fire safety and burn prevention through the use of a community-based, culturally sensitive delivery platform. The ultimate goal is to reduce burn injury morbidity and mortality among this at-risk population....

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Published in:	Journal of burn care & research Vol. 33; no. 3; pp. e141 - e147
Main Authors:	Leahy, Nicole E, Sessler, Kelly A, Baggott, Kaitlin, Laverde, Louisa, Rabbitts, Angela, Yurt, Roger W
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-05-2012
Subjects:	Age Factors Aged Burns - prevention & control Educational Status Female Fires - prevention & control Health Education - organization & administration Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Male Middle Aged New York City Primary Prevention - organization & administration Program Development Program Evaluation Residence Characteristics Risk Assessment Socioeconomic Factors Urban Population New York City
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Summary:	The objective of the study is to educate New York City seniors aged 60 years and older about fire safety and burn prevention through the use of a community-based, culturally sensitive delivery platform. The ultimate goal is to reduce burn injury morbidity and mortality among this at-risk population. Programming was developed and provided to older adults attending community-based senior centers. Topics included etiology of injury, factors contributing to burn injuries, methods of prevention, emergency preparedness, and home safety. Attendees completed a postpresentation survey. Of the 234 senior centers invited to participate in the program, 64 (27%) centers requested presentations, and all received the educational programming, reaching 2196 seniors. An additional 2590 seniors received education during community-based health fairs. A majority reported learning new information, found the presentation helpful, and intended to apply this knowledge to daily routines. Data confirm that many opportunities exist to deliver culturally sensitive burn prevention programming to the older adult population of this large metropolitan area in settings that are part of their daily lives. A majority of respondents welcomed the information, perceived it as helpful, and reported that they were likely to integrate the information into their lives.
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ISSN:	1559-047X 1559-0488
DOI:	10.1097/BCR.0b013e3182335a14