Journal article
Systematic review and meta-analysis of behavioral interventions to improve child pedestrian safety
Journal of pediatric psychology, Vol.39(8), pp.826-845
09/01/2014
DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsu024
PMCID: PMC4138804
PMID: 24864275
Abstract
Pedestrian injuries represent a pediatric public health challenge. This systematic review/meta-analysis evaluated behavioral interventions to teach children pedestrian safety.
Multiple strategies derived eligible manuscripts (published before April 1, 2013, randomized design, evaluated behavioral child pedestrian safety interventions). Screening 1,951 abstracts yielded 125 full-text retrievals. 25 were retained for data extraction, and 6 were later omitted due to insufficient data. In all, 19 articles reporting 25 studies were included. Risk of bias and quality of evidence were assessed.
Behavioral interventions generally improve children's pedestrian safety, both immediately after training and at follow-up several months later. Quality of the evidence was low to moderate. Available evidence suggested interventions targeting dash-out prevention, crossing at parked cars, and selecting safe routes across intersections were effective. Individualized/small-group training for children was the most effective training strategy based on available evidence.
Behaviorally based interventions improve children's pedestrian safety. Efforts should continue to develop creative, cost-efficient, and effective interventions.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of behavioral interventions to improve child pedestrian safety
- Creators
- David C Schwebel - University of IdahoBenjamin K Barton - University of Alabama at BirminghamJiabin Shen - University of IdahoHayley L Wells - University of Alabama at BirminghamAshley Bogar - University of IdahoGretchen Heath - University of IdahoDavid McCullough - University of Idaho
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of pediatric psychology, Vol.39(8), pp.826-845
- DOI
- 10.1093/jpepsy/jsu024
- PMID
- 24864275
- PMCID
- PMC4138804
- NLM abbreviation
- J Pediatr Psychol
- ISSN
- 0146-8693
- eISSN
- 1465-735X
- Grant note
- R01HD058573 / NICHD NIH HHS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/01/2014
- Academic Unit
- Research Administration
- Record Identifier
- 9984949176502771
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