Announcement and enactment of legislation improve children’s car seating positions


Autoria(s): Johns, Melissa; Lennon, Alexia J.; Haworth, Narelle L.
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2010

Resumo

Purpose: Evaluate effectiveness of new legislation Are children more likely to sit in the rear seat now than previously? ----- Are they more likely to wear an age-appropriate restraint? How easy is it for parents to comply (what are the barriers)?----- What more can be done? ----- ----- Design: 2 studies Study 1-observational 3 time phases (pre-legislation; post announcement; post enactment)----- Study 2-intercept interviews 2 time phases (post announcement; post enactment, same parents)----- Three data collection phases: T1 (before announcement, 2007) T2 (after announcement but before enactment, 2009-10) T3 (after the enactment, 2010)----- Two regional cities: Toowoomba, Rockhampton----- Site types Schools, shopping areas

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application/vnd.ms-powerpoint

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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/41718/

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/41718/1/QIPC_symposium_Lennon_Child_safety_in_cars.pptx

http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/events/JCUPRD1_065616

Johns, Melissa, Lennon, Alexia J., & Haworth, Narelle L. (2010) Announcement and enactment of legislation improve children’s car seating positions. In Queensland Injury Prevention Council Evidence to Action Symposium, 18 - 19 November 2010, James Cook University, Townsville, Qld. (Unpublished)

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Copyright 2010 The Authors

Fonte

Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Qld (CARRS-Q); Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Psychology & Counselling

Palavras-Chave #111700 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES #children’s seating position #seatbelt #rear seat #age-appropriate restraint
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Conference Item