- Title
- Analysis of the drowning risk associated with aquatic environment and swimming ability [Análisis del riesgo de ahogamiento asociado al entorno acuático y competencia natatoria]
- Creator
- Szpilman, David; Gaino, Pinheiro; Madormo, S.; Palacios-Aguilar, José; Otero-Agra, Martín; Blitvich, Jennifer; Barcala-Furelos, Roberto
- Date
- 2022
- Type
- Text; Journal article
- Identifier
- http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/192444
- Identifier
- vital:18015
- Identifier
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https://doi.org/10.15366/rimcafd2022.88.012
- Identifier
- ISSN:1577-0354 (ISSN)
- Abstract
- A high level of swimming can be a protective factor against drowning, however, this relationship has not yet been empirically demonstrated, based on water competence level and aquatic environment. This study designed a drowning risk matrix based on the probabilistic analysis of a questionnaire answered by 3,181 participants. The occurrence of Aquatic Stress/Distress (ASD) was analysed based on 5 skill levels and three aquatic scenarios: a) Pool without waves or currents, b) Lakes, reservoirs, rivers and beaches without waves or currents, c) Rivers, beaches or pools with waves and/or currents. The results were expressed in Odds Ratio (OR). ASD risk exceeded OR of 25 in the most dangerous environment and increased for all scenarios as aquatic competency worsened. Three out of four swimmers have experienced an ASD and this event could have been an incentive to improve their water competence. © 2022, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid y CV Ciencias del Deporte. All rights reserved.
- Publisher
- Universidad Autonoma de Madrid y CV Ciencias del Deporte
- Relation
- Revista Internacional de Medicina y Ciencias de la Actividad Fisica y del Deporte [International Journal of Medicine and Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport] Vol. 22, no. 88 (2022), p. 917-932
- Rights
- All metadata describing materials held in, or linked to, the repository is freely available under a CC0 licence
- Rights
- Copyright © 2022, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid y CV Ciencias del Deporte
- Rights
- Open Access
- Subject
- 4207 Sports science and exercise; Aquatic Stress/Distress; Drowning; Risk Analysis; Swim; Water Safety
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