Foram abordadas crianças de cinco escolas de ensino infantil e fundamental das cidades de Pelotas e Rio Grande, RS, no período de maio de 2011 a junho de2012. As atividades incluíram rodada de conversa, atividade lúdica e entrega de panfletos informativos.
Children from five kindergarten and elementary schools of the cities of Pelotas and Rio Grande, RS, Brazil, were raised in the period from May, 2011 to June, 2012. Activities have included conversation circle, fun activity and delivery of information leaflets.
Results:
Four hundred children have participated in the activities. Episodes of accidents reported by the children match those that are described in the literature. Through fun activities, painting and assembly of sentences, children have identified dangerous and safe situations for the occurrence of burns. The students have received a pamphlet prepared by GERB on prevention and first aid for burns.