Use of child safety seats among Mexican parents in a small south Dade community

Authors

Maria Beltran, Florida International University

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Science (MS)

Major/Program

Nursing

First Advisor's Name

Luz Porter

First Advisor's Committee Title

Committee Chair

Second Advisor's Name

Tomas Madayag

Third Advisor's Name

Manuel Vega

Date of Defense

11-18-1998

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the use and misuse of child safety seats among Mexican parents. Data were collected via personal interview and by use of the SAFE KIDS BUCKLE UP Child Safety Seat Checklist Form. This study used a descriptive comparative design. The convenience sample consisted of 63 Mexican mothers with at least one child under the age of four (index child). The findings showed that Mexican parents tend to misuse or not use child safety seats. Most parents were not aware of the misuse, and receiving prior information on the use of child safety seats had no bearing on its correct use. Factors influencing nonuse include lack of finances, driving short distances, leaving child safety seat at home, and being unaware of the Florida child restraint law. Findings of this study have implications for how nurses need to educate mothers on car safety and help reduce childhood injuries.

Identifier

FI14050489

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Beltran, Maria, "Use of child safety seats among Mexican parents in a small south Dade community" (1998). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1490.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1490