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ArticlePloS one2024

Drowning prevention challenges and opportunities: An exploratory study of perspectives of delegates from ASEAN nations.

Amy E Peden, Justin Scarr, Trung Doan Minh, Rizan Latif, Dao Le Thi Anh, Tan Lii Chong, Delphine Fong, Geh Cheow Mei, Adisak Suvanprakorn, Sirirat Suwanrit and 6 more

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Article in PloS one, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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16 authors.

Amy E PedenSchool of Population Health, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6424-1511
Justin ScarrRoyal Life Saving Society-Australia, Sydney, Australia.
Trung Doan MinhSwim Vietnam, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.
Rizan LatifBeach Bunch, Jerudong, Brunei.
Dao Le Thi AnhHue University of Sciences, Thành phố Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam.
Tan Lii ChongSingapore Life Saving Society, Singapore, Singapore.
Delphine FongSport Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Geh Cheow MeiLife Saving Society Malaysia, Penang Life Saving Society Malaysia, Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia.
Adisak SuvanprakornThai Life Saving Society, Bangkok, Thailand.
Sirirat SuwanritDivision of Injury Prevention, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Geh Cheow ChienLife Saving Society Malaysia, Penang Life Saving Society Malaysia, Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia.
Jose Arne A NavarraPhilippine Life Saving TVET Academy Corporation, Bacolod City, Philippines.
Agus DharmaBalawista Indonesia (Indonesian Lifeguard Association) and Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia.
Thuan Tek GehLife Saving Society Malaysia, Penang Life Saving Society Malaysia, Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia.
Bouathep PhouminFaculty of Medical Technologies, University of Health Sciences, Sisattanak District Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Belinda LawtonRoyal Life Saving Society-Australia, Sydney, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The South East Asian region has the world's second highest fatal drowning burden. This study reports analysis of survey data from representatives from nations within the Association of South East Asian Nations regarding current efforts, challenges and future opportunities for drowning prevention. Twenty-two responses were received from respondents from all ASEAN nations excepting Cambodia and Myanmar. Drowning prevention initiatives varied across ASEAN nations, with most efforts focused on public education and raising awareness, including the provision of drowning data to the media. The lack of comprehensive, national level data collection was identified as a challenge, necessitating strengthened data collection capacity. Governmental involvement spanned one to six different ministries, highlighting the multi-sectoral nature of drowning prevention. However, a lead ministry could be identified in only two countries. Despite the challenges identified, there remain many opportunities to strengthen drowning prevention across ASEAN nations, addressing a significant regional public health threat.

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DrowningAsia, SoutheasternHumansPublic HealthSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMID38843123
PMCPMC11156313

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