Table 2 Safety hazards observed during the initial home visit
Safety hazards | Fall group (n = 170) | Ingestion group (n = 170) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Number (%) of homes | |||
Stair gates | 15 (8.8) | 9 (5.3) | 0.15 |
Baby walkers | 82 (48.0) | 68 (40.0) | 0.08 |
Windows open less than 15 cm | 5 (3.0) | 16 (9.4) | 0.01 |
Poisons kept locked or latched | 134 (79) | 127 (75) | 0.22 |
Small objects on the floor | 129 (76) | 141 (84) | 0.12 |