Child Car Safety

Krepis, Panagiotis; Papasotiriou, Maria; Τσολιά, Μαρία; Soldatou, Alexandra

doi:10.1097/pec.0000000000001440

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“…Studies have also found that a lack of knowledge regarding the proper use of CSS is a barrier to their usage. In 2018, a study in Athens revealed that 38.5% of the participants never received education on the use of CSS [ 14 ].…”

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Knowledge and Attitude Toward Child Safety Seat Use in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mashi,

Alamri,

Alotaibi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background Car safety seats (CSS) are a well-established strategy to reduce injuries and fatalities among children involved in road traffic accidents. However, the use of CSS is generally low globally due to limited knowledge of its benefits. This study assessed parents' knowledge and attitudes toward CSS in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study used an online self-administered survey distributed among residents in different regions of Saudi Arabia to assess their knowledge and attitude toward CSS. Data were analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results A total of 383 Saudi residents participated in the study. The mean age was 37.14 ±9.10 years, with a female predominance (62.1%, n=238). One-third of the participants were from the western region of Saudi Arabia (30.3%, n=109). Non-use of CSS was reported by 25.8% of the participants, while 11.7% reported that they rarely used CSS. The mean total knowledge score was 2.15 (range 0 -3). A lower knowledge score was significantly associated with a lower educational level (p=0.008), not having information regarding CSS (p=0.005), none or rare use of CSS by the parent (p<0.001), and the use of media or self-education as a source of information regarding CSS (p=0.002). The mean attitude score was 12.52 (range 4 -20). The attitude score was significantly associated with gender (p=0.002), education (p=0.014), number of children (p=0.005), monthly family income (p=0.028), use of CSS by people other than the parent (p<0.001), information about CSS use in the car (p<0.002), source of information (p<0.001), and use of CSS by the parent (p<0.001). Conclusions The knowledge and attitude of the Suadi population toward CSS use are inadequate, highlighting the need to enhance awareness and understanding of the importance of CSS use.

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Knowledge and Attitude Toward Child Safety Seat Use in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mashi,

Alamri,

Alotaibi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…Despite the clear benefit of properly using these devices, 3,4 a majority of families are not using them or are misusing them. 5,6 Previous educational interventions have shown increased knowledge but require time and equipment-intensive resources. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Availability of car seat safety resources, including educational materials at appropriate reading levels and available technology, varies widely by ED.…”

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“…A separate study found that 7% of children presenting to the emergency department (ED) for MVC after using a CSD had injuries attributable to misuse. Despite the clear benefit of properly using these devices, 3,4 a majority of families are not using them or are misusing them 5,6 . Previous educational interventions have shown increased knowledge but require time and equipment-intensive resources 7–14 .…”

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A Paper-Based Car Seat Safety Educational Intervention in the Pediatric Emergency Department

Cooper-Sood¹,

Chan²,

Cho

2019

Pediatr Emer Care

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Objective: Motor vehicle crashes are a leading source of pediatric morbidity and mortality in children younger than 13 years. Proper car seat safety device (CSD) markedly reduces mortality, but the majority of families misuse them. Emergency department (ED)-based educational interventions can improve knowledge patient regarding proper CSD use but historically have been resource intensive. Our study evaluated the utility of a novel educational intervention in improving patient knowledge of proper CSD use and in evaluating for proper CSD installation.Methods: Parents of children younger than 14 years presenting to the ED were given a paper-based quiz followed by a CSD-educational handout. Improvement in patient knowledge and evaluation for proper CSD installation were evaluated by repeat quiz and a phone-based survey 2 to 4 weeks later.Results: Parents exhibited an 18% improvement in quiz answers evaluating knowledge of proper CSD use (P value < 0.0001). Eighty-two percent and 72% of families felt that the intervention improved their understanding of proper CSD use and increased their awareness of their importance, respectively, but only 18% had their CSD checked by a professional. Conclusions:A paper-based educational intervention in the pediatric ED is well received by parents, may improve patient knowledge surrounding proper CSD use, and encourages some families to get their CSDs checked for proper installation.

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Child Car Safety

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Knowledge and Attitude Toward Child Safety Seat Use in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge and Attitude Toward Child Safety Seat Use in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

A Paper-Based Car Seat Safety Educational Intervention in the Pediatric Emergency Department

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