Preventing injuries in children working in agriculture
National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury - 2020
This study is all about finding ways to keep kids safe while they work on farms by figuring out what makes them at risk for injuries and creating helpful safety programs with families and schools.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Marshfield, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11014315 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing strategies to prevent injuries among children involved in agricultural activities. It aims to identify risk factors and create educational programs to promote safety in farming environments. The approach includes collaboration with families, schools, and agricultural organizations to ensure effective outreach and training. By addressing the unique challenges faced by children in this setting, the research seeks to create safer agricultural practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children who are involved in agricultural activities or live in farming communities.
Not a fit: Children who are not involved in agricultural activities or live in urban environments may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of injuries among children working in agriculture.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing safety programs in agricultural settings, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Marshfield, United States
- Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation — Marshfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Swenson, Andrea — Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
- Study coordinator: Swenson, Andrea
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.