TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Evaluation of ThinkFirst for kids injury prevention curriculum for grades 7/8
JO  - Canadian journal of neurological sciences
A1  - Vassilyadi, Michael
A1  - Duquette, Cheryll
A1  - Shamji, Mohammed F.
A1  - Orders, Shari
A1  - Dagenais, Simon
SP  - 761
EP  - 768
VL  - 36
IS  - 6
N2  - BACKGROUND: Head injury causes substantial morbidity and mortality in children. The ThinkFirst For Kids (TFFK) program improves knowledge of safe behaviours in kindergarten to Grade 6 students. METHODS: This study evaluated the TFFK curriculum for grade 7/8 students. Knowledge acquisition was assessed quantitatively by an injury prevention test at baseline, at curriculum completion, and six weeks later. Participant experiences and behaviours were explored qualitatively by interviews and focus groups. RESULTS: Students (n=204) and teachers (n=6) from four schools participated in this study. Test scores improved from baseline (26.48+/-0.17, n=204), to completion (27.75+/-0.16, n=176), to six weeks post-completion (28.65+/-0.13, n=111) (p<0.05). Most students reported their decision-making and participation in risky behaviors was altered by the curriculum. INTERPRETATION: The TFFK curriculum may promote education about head injury prevention among Grade 7/8 students, with a suggestion of long-term knowledge retention. The curriculum was well-received and may be suitable to reduce risky behavior and injuries in children.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0317-1671
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -