Impact of a surfer rescue training program in Australia and New Zealand: a mixed methods evaluation
Abstract Background Surfers play a critical role in coastal drowning prevention, conservatively estimated to make as many rescues as beach lifeguards. The Surfer Rescue 24/7 (SR24/7) program is a coastal safety intervention in Australia and New Zealand that teaches surfers safe rescue skills and pro...
Main Authors: | William Koon, Amy E. Peden, Robert W. Brander |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17057-w |
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