@article{ref1,
title="An investigation of state population characteristics that moderate the relationship of state seat belt law and use in the United States",
journal="Accident analysis and prevention",
year="2014",
author="Ash, Ivan K. and Edwards, Ann L. and Porter, Bryan E.",
volume="71C",
number="",
pages="129-136",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: Primary enforcement laws have been shown to be effective methods for increasing seat belt use at the state level. <br><br>METHOD: This study investigates state differences in the effectiveness of primary enforcement laws by assessing whether a state's academic achievement, health ranking, economic prosperity, violent crime rates, government effectiveness, gender distribution, or proportion of rural roads moderate the relationship between those laws and seat belt compliance rates. <br><br>RESULTS: Aggregate state-level academic achievement, health ranking, government effectiveness, and proportion of rural roads uniquely moderated the seat belt use differences between primary and secondary enforcement states. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This evidence suggests that cultural, social, and demographic differences among regions may be important factors in explaining state-level differences in the effectiveness of primary enforcement of seat belt laws.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0001-4575",
doi="10.1016/j.aap.2014.05.011",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2014.05.011"
}