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Description: Unintentional injuries pose a significant risk to children globally. Particularly, young children are vulnerable to injuries that occur at home. Despite the availability of preventive measures that can greatly reduce the risks of domestic injuries, some caregivers may not fully implement these safety measures. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how caregivers in different cultural contexts approach injury prevention in the home environment. In this multi-culture study, we aim to explore the motivational and belief processes underlying childhood domestic injury prevention among primary caregivers (parents/guardians) across four cultures: Australia (AU), the United States (US), Singapore (SG), and Hong Kong (HK) by applying the integrated model of self-determination theory and theory of planned behaviour. With a multi-cultural sample, this study provides valuable insights into the similarities and differences in motivation and beliefs surrounding childhood domestic injury prevention across these four countries.