Factors that influence the behaviour and environment leading to severe burns in young children; implications for burns prevention
E.E van Zoonen, A. Soek, A. Pijpe, M.E. van Baar, M.K. Nieuwenhuis, C.H.M van Schie, A. Meij-de Vries
Objectives
Children under 5 years of age are admitted in the Dutch burn centres more frequently than any other age group. To prevent burn injury in young children, prevention programs can encourage caregivers to take safety measures. The PRECEDE-PROCEED model of Green and Kreuter is a frequently used tool for stepwise development of effective prevention programs. To be effective, prevention programs are based on known aetiology. The aim of this study was therefore, to identify factors that influence the behaviour of the persons that were involved in accidents that caused burn injury in children under 5 years of age and the environment where the accident took place.
Methods
In this qualitative study, phase 3 of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model will be completed, in which influencing factors on the behaviour and environment are identified. Therefore, interviews with caregivers will be carried out until saturation of topics is reached. A total of 30 interview are expected to be needed. Eligible are caregivers of children that were treated in a Dutch burn centre at the age of 0-4 years and who were identified as a risk group for sustaining burn injury. Interviews will be transcribed and coded.
Results
Outcomes of the study involves influencing factors on the behaviour and environment. According to the PRECEDE-PROCEDE model, influencing factors will be distinguished into 1) predisposing factors; including knowledge, attitudes, beliefs or values, 2) reinforcing factors; including availability or accessibility of resources and 3) enabling factors; including peer support or social support.
Conclusion
The outcomes of this qualitative study will provide knowledge on the aetiology of severe burn incidents in children under 5 years of age in the Netherlands. The identified factors that influence the behaviour and environment can be used to determine strategies and policy for prevention programs aimed at risk groups.

**Factors that influence the behaviour and environment leading to severe burns in young children; implications for burns prevention**
_E.E van Zoonen, A. Soek, A. Pijpe, M.E. van Baar, M.K. Nieuwenhuis, C.H.M van Schie, A. Meij-de Vries_
**Objectives**
Children under 5 years of age are admitted in the Dutch burn centres more frequently than any other age group. To prevent burn injury in young children, prevention programs can encourage caregivers to take safety measures. The PRECEDE-PROCEED model of Green and Kreuter is a frequently used tool for stepwise development of effective prevention programs. To be effective, prevention programs are based on known aetiology. The aim of this study was therefore, to identify factors that influence the behaviour of the persons that were involved in accidents that caused burn injury in children under 5 years of age and the environment where the accident took place.
**Methods**
In this qualitative study, phase 3 of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model will be completed, in which influencing factors on the behaviour and environment are identified. Therefore, interviews with caregivers will be carried out until saturation of topics is reached. A total of 30 interview are expected to be needed. Eligible are caregivers of children that were treated in a Dutch burn centre at the age of 0-4 years and who were identified as a risk group for sustaining burn injury. Interviews will be transcribed and coded.
**Results**
Outcomes of the study involves influencing factors on the behaviour and environment. According to the PRECEDE-PROCEDE model, influencing factors will be distinguished into 1) predisposing factors; including knowledge, attitudes, beliefs or values, 2) reinforcing factors; including availability or accessibility of resources and 3) enabling factors; including peer support or social support.
**Conclusion**
The outcomes of this qualitative study will provide knowledge on the aetiology of severe burn incidents in children under 5 years of age in the Netherlands. The identified factors that influence the behaviour and environment can be used to determine strategies and policy for prevention programs aimed at risk groups.

P.089 Factors that influence the behaviour and environment leading to severe burns in young children; implications for burns prevention

Dear friends and colleagues,

We will be pleased to welcome you in Turin (Italy) for the 19th European Burns Association´s Congress in 2022. Italy is honored to hold the meeting of the European Burns Association for the second time, after Verona in 1995. Turin is easily reachable from everywhere in Europe, either travelling by car, train or choosing flight connections. During the meeting, held in the renewed industrial center of the main Italian historical automotive factory (i.e. Lingotto-FIAT), we will meet international burn specialists, focusing on standards of care, progresses in burn treatment, strategies to face disaster situations, with a special attention to education of younger colleagues. However, in your spare time, you might enjoy the sweet days of Italian late summer, simply wandering in the green parks and gardens along the two rivers which cross the city, or you might decide to discover the numerous art galleries, churches, palaces, libraries, walking across elegant squares and large boulevards, passing through centuries of art and history; finally, you may choose to immerse yourself in some of the most exciting museum experiences, such as the Cinema Museum and the Turin’s Egyptian museum.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Turin for the 19th European Association´s Congress in 2022!
Maurizio Stella, Congress President, Turin Burn Centre