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 2012-05, Vol.33 (3), p.e141-e147
Main Authors: Leahy, Nicole E, Sessler, Kelly A, Baggott, Kaitlin, Laverde, Louisa, Rabbitts, Angela, Yurt, Roger W
Format: Article
Language:English
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
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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.
ISSN:1559-047X
1559-0488
DOI:10.1097/BCR.0b013e3182335a14