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March 5, 2026

Exploring the Swimming and Water Safety Behaviour Among Indian and Vietnamese Adults in Australia.

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LLLian LowDeakin UniversityHGHannah L M GraefeLa Trobe UniversitySWStacey M Willcox-PidgeonRoyal Rehabilitation Centre

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Implication

Targeted education and community programs improve water safety behavior in Asian communities, highlighting the need for action.

Key Points

  • To examine the water safety behaviors and swimming knowledge of Indian and Vietnamese adults living in Australia.
  • Conducted surveys to assess swimming skills and water safety knowledge.
  • Engaged community leaders for co-designing educational programs.
  • Analyzed responses to identify gaps in water safety.
  • Targeted specific cultural communities to address unique challenges in drowning prevention.
  • Identified significant gaps in swimming skills among adults from both communities.
  • Found that community engagement led to increased interest in water safety programs.
  • Educational interventions were positively received, suggesting a pathway for effective drowning prevention.

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Low et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91e65d6127c7a504c2520https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70163
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