Infant Home Safety Programs for Parents to Prevent Injuries: A Systematic Review

Abstract

This study aimed to create the foundation for developing infant home safety intervention programs by systematically reviewing the characteristics and effects of such programs designed for parents. A systematic literature search encompassing PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and CINAHL was conducted to select studies reported in English or Korean from 2003 to 2023. Out of the 5419 studies extracted, 7 were selected for review. The infant home safety topics by development were varied such as integrated safety or specific like burn and scalds safety or car safety. Most studies reported positive effects on safety behavior or practice. Moreover, various intervention methods, such as home visitations, home safety kit, brochures, counseling, discussions, videos, etc., were utilized. The systematic review suggests that complex topics are essential for parents with infants and for expectant parents. The findings provide foundational data for evidence-based practices and directions for infant home safety programs for parents in community.