@article{ref1,
title="If you build it, will they come? Using a mobile safety centre to disseminate safety information and products to low-income urban families",
journal="Injury prevention",
year="2009",
author="Gielen, Andrea Carlson and McDonald, Eileen M. and Frattaroli, Shannon and McKenzie, Lara Beth and Backes, B. and Glenshaw, M. and Shields, W. and Bulzacchelli, Maria T.",
volume="15",
number="2",
pages="95-99",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To examine the utilisation-related outcomes associated with visiting the Johns Hopkins CareS (Children are Safe) Mobile Safety Center (MSC), a 40-foot vehicle designed to deliver effective injury prevention interventions and education to low-income urban families. DESIGN AND SETTING: Utilisation-related data were collected when the MSC was accessible at a community health centre and at community events from August 2004 to July 2006 in Baltimore City. SUBJECTS: Adults bringing their child for well child care at a community health centre and MSC visitors at community events. INTERVENTIONS: Low-cost safety products and free personalized educational services are provided on the MSC, which replicates a home environment and contains interactive exhibits. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Perceived benefits of visiting the MSC; products and services received. RESULTS: MSC visitors (n = 83) and non-visitors (n = 127) did not differ in sociodemographic and injury-related characteristics; 96% of visitors reported learning something new as a result of their visit and 98% would recommend the MSC. During the first 2 years of operation, the MSC made 273 appearances, serving 6086 people. Home child safety products accounted for 71% of the 559 products distributed; educational materials made up 87% of the 7982 services received. Car safety seats accounted for 23% of the products distributed; installations made up 4% of the services received. CONCLUSIONS: This approach to disseminating injury prevention interventions holds promise for enhancing the appeal of safety information and increasing the protection of children.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1353-8047",
doi="10.1136/ip.2008.018325",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ip.2008.018325"
}