Systematic review and meta-analysis of behavioral interventions to improve child pedestrian safety.
J Pediatr Psychol
; 39(8): 826-45, 2014 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Pedestrian injuries represent a pediatric public health challenge. This systematic review/meta-analysis evaluated behavioral interventions to teach children pedestrian safety.METHODS:
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.RESULTS:
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.CONCLUSIONS:
Behaviorally based interventions improve children's pedestrian safety. Efforts should continue to develop creative, cost-efficient, and effective interventions.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Seguridad
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Terapia Conductista
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Accidentes de Tránsito
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Peatones
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Systematic_reviews
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Child
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Humans
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2014
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