THE INCIDENCE OF ACCIDENTS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Keywords:
Accident, Childcare center, Local government organizationAbstract
This study investigated the incidence of accidents and the surrounding environment of childcare centers managed by local government organizations under the Health Promoting Center 6. Conducted as a descriptive study, it included 1,871 childcare centers across eight Northeastern provinces. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed for data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square.
A total of 1,871 childcare centers responded to the questionnaires. The child-to-caregiver ratio was 17:1. The incidence of injuries in children was 7.17 per 100 individuals, with a statistically significant difference in injury rates between boys and girls. Accidents were most frequently reported outside the buildings, on playground equipment, and inside classrooms. Most childcare centers were located on the roadside and lacked fencing near water sources such as pools, ponds, and trees. Only 22.9% had children's water closets, and those with adult water closets needed support handles. Additionally, 93.3% of the toilets contained water containers.
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