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The WalkSafe Program significantly improved pedestrian safety knowledge in elementary students. This school-based injury prevention program demonstrated lasting effects and greater impact on older children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric injury prevention
  • Public health education
  • Road safety initiatives

Background:

  • Child pedestrian injuries remain a significant public health concern, particularly in urban areas.
  • Effective educational interventions are crucial for reducing pedestrian-related risks among young children.
  • The WalkSafe Program was developed as a school-based approach to enhance pedestrian safety knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the WalkSafe Program, an educational injury prevention initiative.
  • To assess the program's impact on pedestrian safety knowledge in elementary school children (Kindergarten to 5th grade).

Main Methods:

  • A randomized comparative study design was employed across two high-risk urban school districts.
  • Two intervention schools received the WalkSafe program, while two control schools did not.

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  • Pedestrian safety knowledge was assessed using pre-test, post-test, and 3-month follow-up questionnaires administered to all participating students.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 2300 children participated in the study.
    • Intervention schools demonstrated significant improvements in pedestrian safety knowledge compared to control schools (p = 0.012).
    • Knowledge gains were maintained at the 3-month follow-up (p = 0.47), with greater improvements observed in grades 3-5 compared to K-2 (p < 0.0001).

    Conclusions:

    • The WalkSafe Program effectively enhances pedestrian safety knowledge among elementary school children.
    • The program's positive effects on knowledge are sustained over time.
    • Future implementation will focus on a single high-risk district to further refine the program.