@article{ref1,
title="A community educational intervention to improve firearm safety behaviors in families",
journal="Journal of Pediatric Health Care",
year="2023",
author="Choma, Elizabeth G.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Childhood gun-related injuries and deaths have reached levels indicative of a public health crisis in the United States. However, < 30% of gun owners report storing their firearms in the recommended manner, with many gun injuries resulting from those found in the home. By incorporating just a few questions during the primary care visit, providers may be able to protect and save lives. <br><br>METHOD: The author uses an established curriculum for improving gun safety within the family and collects data on its effectiveness within a community institution. This quality improvement project included pre-post studies to measure, monitor, and evaluate an educational intervention using audience interaction. <br><br>RESULTS: Although not all the findings were statistically relevant because of sample size and subject participation, the importance of the intervention and its applicability to pediatric practice is evident. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Additional studies are recommended.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0891-5245",
doi="10.1016/j.pedhc.2023.01.001",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2023.01.001"
}