Are the Biscayne Universitary students ready to go to the beach safely?

Sotés, Iranzu; Basterretxea-Iribar, Imanol; Maruri, Mercedes

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2017.10.012

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“…Existing studies typically describe the extent and characteristics of beach drowning (Silva-Cavalcanti et al, 2018;Koon et al, 2021;Segura et al, 2022), particularly in relation to strong, offshore flowing rip currents (Castelle et al, 2016), which are considered to be the main hazard for swimmers and bathers on surf beaches (Gensini and Ashley, 2010;Woodward et al, 2013;Brighton et al, 2013;Arozarena et al, 2015;Brewster et al, 2019;Cooney et al, 2020). Other studies have conducted surveys to describe the demographics, beach safety knowledge and behaviour of various types of beachgoers (Ballantyne et al, 2005;Williamson et al, 2012;Clifford et al, 2018;Sotés et al, 2018), often in relation to the presence of lifeguards, beach safety flags, and the rip current hazard (Sherker et al, 2010;Caldwell et al, 2013;Brannstrom et al, 2014;Fallon et al, 2018;Ménard et al, 2018;Locknick and Houser, 2021;Pitman et al, 2021).…”

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Characteristics and beach safety knowledge of beachgoers on unpatrolled surf beaches in Australia

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Koon

Harley

et al. 2022

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci.

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Abstract. The majority of drowning deaths on Australian beaches occur significant distances away from lifeguard services. This study uses results of 459 surveys of beachgoers at five beaches unpatrolled by lifeguards in New South Wales, Australia, to improve understanding of who visits these beaches and why, and to identify risk factors associated with their beach safety knowledge and behaviour. Many unpatrolled beach users were infrequent beachgoers (64.9 %) with poor rip current hazard identification skills, who did not observe safety signage that was present, and yet intended to enter the water to swim (85.6 %) despite being aware that no lifeguards were present. The survey found that the main reasons why beachgoers visited unpatrolled beaches were because they were conveniently close to their holiday accommodation, or they represented a quieter location away from crowds. Future beach safety interventions in Australia need to extend beyond the standard “swim between the flags” message in recognition that many Australian beaches will remain unpatrolled, yet still frequented, for the foreseeable future. Future beach safety interventions for unpatrolled beaches should be tailored towards the varied demographic groups of beach users.

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Characteristics and beach safety knowledge of beachgoers on unpatrolled surf beaches in Australia

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Koon

Harley

et al. 2022

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“…[16][17][18][19][20][21][22] "Aprende cómo nadar" ha sido la principal propuesta educativa para reducir ahogamientos. [1][2][3] Este estudio mostró que a mayor NCA la ocurrencia de EDA fue menor en los tres EA, con algunas excepciones (En el NCA 2, en lagos, embalses, ríos y playas sin olas ni corrientes y NCA 5, en presencia de olas y corrientes). Sotés et al 3 indicó que la educación en el medio acuático, información de peligro y una mayor percepción de seguridad, podría disminuir los fallecimientos en la playa, sin embargo, nuestro estudio ha mostrado que la competencia acuática no elimina completamente la vulnerabilidad.…”

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“…Está ampliamente aceptado que un alto nivel de natación puede ser un factor protector ante el ahogamiento, [1][2][3] especialmente si el aprendizaje comienza en la infancia. 4 No obstante, la relación entre la competencia natatoria y ahogamiento nunca ha sido demostrada científicamente.…”

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Análisis del riesgo de ahogamiento asociado al entorno acuático y competencia natatoria

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Pinheiro²,

Madormo³

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Un alto nivel de natación puede ser un factor protector ante el ahogamiento, sin embargo, esta relación todavía no ha sido empíricamente demostrada, en base al nivel de habilidad y entorno acuático. Este estudio diseñó una matriz de riesgo de ahogamiento en base al análisis probabilístico de un cuestionario respondido por 3.181 participantes. Se analizó la ocurrencia de Estrés/Distrés acuático (EDA) en base a 5 niveles de competencia y tres entornos acuáticos: a) Piscina sin olas ni corrientes, b) Lagos, embalses, ríos y playas sin olas ni corrientes, c) Ríos, playas o piscinas con olas y/o corrientes. Los resultados se expresaron en Odds Ratio (OR). El riesgo de EDA superó el OR de 25 en el entorno más peligroso y se incrementó para todos los escenarios conforme la competencia acuática era peor. Tres de cada cuatro nadadores han sufrido EDA y este evento pudo ser un incentivo para mejorar sus competencias acuáticas.

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“…Regardless of training or risk, bystanders are frequently involved in drowning rescues and they improve victim chances of survival 12–14. A study from Spain reported 69% of 36 rescuers of college students were bystanders 15. There is, however, concern for the safety of bystanders executing rescues, and efforts to improve rescuer safety have been deliberated 7 16–21.…”

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Public rescue tube deployment in Hawaii: protective association with rescuer drownings

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ObjectiveTo describe the association between public rescue tube (PRT) flotation devices and fatal rescuer drownings in Kauai, Hawaii.MethodsWe reviewed Hawaii death certificate data from 1993 to 2017, sometimes supplemented with autopsy and emergency medical service reports, to identify fatal rescuer drownings. Incidents were analysed in relation to the initial 2008 deployment of PRT.ResultsOver the 25-year period, only 13% (228) of the 1750 identified drownings occurred in Kauai, but nearly half (46%, or 13) of the 28 rescuer deaths occurred there. However, only 1 of the 13 rescuer deaths in Kauai occurred after the 2008 deployment of PRT. The state-wide proportion of rescuer deaths in Kauai decreased significantly from 60% (12 of 20) from 1993 to 2007 to 13% (1 of 8) from 2008 to 2017. There were no apparent changes in the proportions of rescuer drownings in the other three counties of the state, where PRTs were essentially non-existent.ConclusionDespite valid concerns, we found no fatal rescuer drownings related to PRT use after their 2008 introduction in the county of Kauai. Instead, we observed a reduction in the number of rescuer drownings, and in their proportion of total drownings in association with the deployment of PRT. The findings of this study have the potential to directly impact ocean and other open water environment-related fatal drowning prevention policy and practice.

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Are the Biscayne Universitary students ready to go to the beach safely?

Cited by 21 publications

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Characteristics and beach safety knowledge of beachgoers on unpatrolled surf beaches in Australia

Characteristics and beach safety knowledge of beachgoers on unpatrolled surf beaches in Australia

Análisis del riesgo de ahogamiento asociado al entorno acuático y competencia natatoria

Public rescue tube deployment in Hawaii: protective association with rescuer drownings

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