Self reported scald prevention behaviors in the kitchen among parents exposed and unexposed to Safe Kids Week 2001
| Behavior | No* (%) exposed (n=251) | No* (%) unexposed (n=253) | p Value | RR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Number reporting “always” to the question: “How often do you . . .”. | ||||
| CI, confidence interval; RR, relative risk (exposed v unexposed). | ||||
| Keep children out of the kitchen when cooking | 135 (54) | 135 (54) | 0.92 | 1.01 (0.86 to 1.19) |
| Cook on the back burners of the stove | 102 (41) | 119 (47) | 0.15 | 0.86 (0.71 to 1.05) |
| Turn pot handles to the back of the stove | 210 (84) | 214 (85) | 0.78 | 0.99 (0.92 to 1.07) |
| Ensure electrical cords are not dangling from counter | 203 (81) | 220 (87) | 0.07 | 0.93 (0.86 to 1.01) |
| Let food cool before serving to children | 186 (74) | 195 (77) | 0.44 | 0.96 (0.87 to 1.06) |