Attitudes and Perceived Barriers to Firearm Safety Anticipatory Guidance by Pediatricians: A Statewide Perspective

• 2021

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• Bijan Ketabchi; Michael Gittelman; Hayley Southworth; Melissa Arnold; Sarah Denny; Wendy Pomerantz
PMID: 34517906DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40621-021-00319-9

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This study looks at how pediatricians in Ohio feel about talking to families about gun safety. It describes that while most doctors think it's important, they don't often discuss it during check-ups. The main reasons are not enough time, training, and resources. Many doctors said they would talk more if they had better tools and training. Safe storage of guns can prevent many injuries and deaths among children. The study suggests giving doctors more resources like safety locks could help them have these important conversations with families to keep kids safe from gun-related accidents or harm.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Counseling; Cross-Sectional Studies; Firearms; Pediatrics; Primary Health Care; Safety Management; Surveys and Questionnaires

Institutions: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Nationwide Children's Hospital; Children's National Hospital

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