TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Systematic review and meta-analysis of behavioral interventions to improve child pedestrian safety
JO  - Journal of pediatric psychology
A1  - Schwebel, David C.
A1  - Barton, Benjamin K.
A1  - Shen, Jiabin
A1  - Wells, Hayley L.
A1  - Bogar, Ashley
A1  - Heath, Gretchen
A1  - McCullough, David
SP  - 826
EP  - 845
VL  - 39
IS  - 8
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0146-8693
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsu024
ID  - ref1
ER  -