TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Evaluation of the effectiveness of single-session school-based programmes to increase children's seat belt and pedestrian safety knowledge and self-reported behaviours
JO  - International journal of injury control and safety promotion
A1  - Morrongiello, Barbara A.
A1  - Kiriakou, Sophie
SP  - 15
EP  - 25
VL  - 13
IS  - 1
N2  - Young children experience many injuries as pedestrians and as passengers in vehicles. This study evaluated the effectiveness of two single-session school programmes, one to increase pedestrian safety knowledge and behaviour among Grade 1 children and the other to increase seat belt safety knowledge and usage among Grade 2 children. In the intervention groups, assessments were conducted on three occasions: before; soon after; and 2 months after the programmes; control groups did not receive the programme. The results revealed positive effects of these single-session safety programmes, as indicated by significant improvement and long-term retention of safety knowledge for both Grade 1 and Grade 2 children and self-reported increases in safety behaviours. Implications for future research and injury-prevention programming are discussed.
LA  - 
SN  - 1745-7300
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17457300500151770
ID  - ref1
ER  -