To direct specific actions to prevent accidents, it was established the Brazilian National Policy for Reduction of
Mortality from Accidents and Violence, which is based on guidelines, such as: promoting the adoption of safe and
healthy behaviors and environments, monitoring accidents and violence, systematization, amplification and
consolidation of prehospital environment, interdisciplinary and intersectoral assistance to victims of accidents and
violence, structuring and consolidation of services focused on recovery and rehabilitation, training of human resources
and supporting the development of studies and research [7].
Based on the first guideline of the Brazilian National Policy for Reduction of Mortality from Accidents and
Violence, health promotion is an important ally to prevent injuries through the guidance of the population on the
prevention of accidents that occur at home. As a result, health professionals of primary health care services who daily
take care of children who have suffered accidents at home have an important role regarding to share accurate
information about prevention and stimulate caregivers to maintain the adoption of protection and prevention behaviours
and environments [10].