A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SWIMMING POOL SAFETY MEASURES AMONG MOTHERS OF CHILDREN BELOW 13 YEARS ADMITTED IN PEDIATRIC UNITS IN A SELECTED GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL, DUBAI.

Pools or private swimming areas assist as a backyard-gathering place for friends and family, but when left unattended they can become a deadly attraction for an unsupervised child. Drowning is one of the main causes of injury-related death in children 1-4 years old. The numbers of children that are being hospitalized after being dragged out of water and revived are on the rise). The longer a child is under water and the longer it takes to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the worse the outcome. Pools are awesome‼ Fishes are able to live and breathe in water, but people need air to breathe. People drown when excess water enters into their lungs. Drowning is more common when the weather is warm and among those with frequent access to water. A descriptive study to assess the mother’s knowledge regarding swimming pool safety measures among 1 to 13 years admitted in pediatric units in a selected government hospital, Dubai.