Application of the PRECEDE–PROCEED model in the development of evidence-informed interventions for drowning prevention: a mixed-methods study protocol

Introduction Drowning is a global public health threat, disproportionately impacting low-income and middle-income countries. In the Philippines, it estimated that more than 5200 people die from drowning per annum. This number likely to be higher currently with inclusion of disaster-related transportation-related drowning. preventable if appropriate preventive interventions are put in place which redress known risk factors. Methods analysis study uses PRECEDE–PROCEED model (PPM), an eight-step promotion planning evaluation for building improving intervention programmes. mixed-methods study, can used any location, will implemented Los Ba?os, Laguna, identified as area concern Using PPM, data on collected death records, community observation, key informant interviews, focus group discussions survey. A range analytical methods explore including univariate ? 2 analyses, variance, relative calculating rates using population data. The quantitative themes drawn qualitative populate first four phases PPM. Following collection, remaining stages PPM designed barangay (village) highest rate. Ethics dissemination has obtained ethical clearance University Philippines Manila Research Board (UPMREB 2017-425-01). Study findings disseminated through workshops presentations local well peer-reviewed literature conference presentations. rarely been applied prevention aim described this protocol expanded across other areas countries high burden inform efforts.