@article{ref1,
title="Systematic review and meta-analysis of behavioral interventions to improve child pedestrian safety",
journal="Journal of pediatric psychology",
year="2014",
author="Schwebel, David C. and Barton, Benjamin K. and Shen, Jiabin and Wells, Hayley L. and Bogar, Ashley and Heath, Gretchen and McCullough, David",
volume="39",
number="8",
pages="826-845",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0146-8693",
doi="10.1093/jpepsy/jsu024",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsu024"
}