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Youth safety education and injury prevention program
B A Hall-Long1, K Schell, V Corrigan
1University of Delaware, College of Health and Nursing Sciences, Newark, DE, USA.
Pediatric Nursing
|September 10, 2003
Summary
A school-based injury prevention program significantly improved safety knowledge in children. The program, utilizing the Think First curriculum, demonstrated high value and a need for continuation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric injury prevention
- Public health education
- Child safety initiatives
Background:
- Unintentional injuries are a primary cause of mortality in U.S. children.
- A gap exists in accessible, school-based safety education programs.
- Multidisciplinary partnerships are crucial for effective youth safety interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a school-based youth safety education program.
- To assess the effectiveness of the Think First National Injury Prevention Program curriculum in elementary students.
- To determine the perceived value and sustainability of the program.
Main Methods:
- A 6-week, 1-hour/week injury prevention class was implemented in an urban elementary school.
- The Think First National Injury Prevention Program curriculum was used as the core framework.
- A convenience sample of 140 second-grade children participated.
Main Results:
- Knowledge test scores increased by an average of 35% post-program.
- 98% of participants (faculty, nurses, students, parents) reported positive program value.
- A strong need for ongoing program implementation was indicated.
Conclusions:
- The school-based Think First program effectively enhanced children's injury prevention knowledge.
- The program demonstrated significant value and support from stakeholders.
- This model offers a replicable approach for pediatric nurses and educators.
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