Table 2 The percentage of mothers reporting correct/positive KAP answers on child injury prevention

Items testing mothers' knowledge towards child injury prevention

Mother knows what to do when a child is injured by an electrical short circuit

74

Mother knows what to do in the event of a gas leak

72

Mother knows what the best place is to store cleaning products and detergents

71

Mother knows what to do if a child has a case of mild or moderate burn

66

Mother knows whether there is a child car safety law in Lebanon

65

Mother knows what to do in the event of chemical poisoning

61

Mother knows the speed limit on the highways in Lebanon

47

Mother knows the minimum age when children are ready to be seated with only a seat belt

42

Mother knows the age to which a baby should ride in a rear-facing child safety seat

13

Mother knows that children less than 4 years can drown in as little as a small amount of water

12

Items testing mothers' attitude/attitude towards child injury prevention

Mother is aware of the importance of training others in the home on first-aid

96

Mother is aware of the importance of owing first aid kit in every home

94

Mother is aware of the importance of getting information about how to deal with child injuries

93

Mother is aware of the necessity to take all preventive measures to prevent child home injuries

91

Mother believes that the taken actions as a parent can protect the child from accidents

81

Mother is willing to undergo home safety training

78

Mother believes that domestic injuries affect your child psychologically

75

Mother trusts her ability to act appropriately in emergencies

67

Mother believes that the surrounding affects the way she keeps her child safe

42

Mother believes that her surrounding will blame her for her child’s injuries

33

Mother believes that children’s accidents are manageable and easily solved

32

Mother believes that it is her fault if her child gets injured

26

Mother believes that fortune and fate play a big part in determining whether or not the child gets injured

25

Items testing mothers' practice towards child injury prevention

Not leaving a child under 10 at home alone

88

Checking gas leak from a gas cylinder

88

Taking preventive measures to protect own child

83

Not leaving the child alone in a tub of water

82

Locking cabinets with medicines and cleaners or store them out of reach

82

Adults taking care of the child do not leave them alone

82

Children do not have access to standing water with no adult supervision

80

Not leaving the child alone on the bed

40

Having first aid training at home

35

Keeping electrical outlets plugged with covers

33

Not connecting multiple devices with one socket

21

Having a fire extinguisher at home

18

Mothers' practices among families that own cars

Using a seatbelt

84

Not leaving the child alone in the car

78

Not placing the child on laps while in the car

62

Asking others to put away their phone while driving

53

Using a car booster seat for your child

37

Mothers' practices (applicable to mothers who drive)

Not drinking while driving

97

Not breaking traffic regulations

88

Not speeding while driving with a child on board

77

Not texting while driving

64

Not calling while driving

45