Reasons Parents Sign Up Their Children for Swimming Lessons in Ghana
Although Ghanaian parents prioritize health and medical advice when enrolling children in swimming, awareness of skill development and drowning prevention remains limited. The study underscores the need for targeted educational campaigns to highlight swimming's holistic benefits and safety measures. Collaborative efforts between swimming institutions and health professionals could enhance parental understanding and participation.
Authors
- Austin Wontepaga Luguterah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5268-1640)
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child Care Health and Development
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.70188
- Primary Topic
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00