Community-based Injury Prevention Interventions.

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Title: Community-based Injury Prevention Interventions.
Language: English
Authors: Klassen, Terry P., MacKay, J. Morag, Moher, David, Walker, Annie, Jones, Alison L.
Source: Future of Children. Spr-Sum 2000 10(1):83-110.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 28
Publication Date: 2000
Document Type: Information Analyses
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Behavior Change, Child Health, Children, Community Programs, Health Education, Injuries, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Safety
ISSN: 1054-8289
Abstract: Reviewed 32 studies that evaluated the impact of community-based injury prevention efforts on childhood injuries, safety behaviors, and adoption of safety devices. Interventions targeted schools, municipalities, and cities. This approach effectively increased some safety practices (e.g, bicycle helmet and car seat use) but not others. Common elements of successful community-based approaches are noted. (SM)
Entry Date: 2000
Accession Number: EJ609163
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Reviewed 32 studies that evaluated the impact of community-based injury prevention efforts on childhood injuries, safety behaviors, and adoption of safety devices. Interventions targeted schools, municipalities, and cities. This approach effectively increased some safety practices (e.g, bicycle helmet and car seat use) but not others. Common elements of successful community-based approaches are noted. (SM)
ISSN:1054-8289