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PHOTOVOICE: Reducing pedestrian injuries in children
Tracy Van Oss1, Danielle Quinn, Pauline Viscosi
1Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Science, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, USA. Tracy.Vanoss@quinnipiac.edu
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|December 18, 2012
Summary
This study evaluated a child pedestrian safety program using photography. The program successfully increased children's awareness and identification of community road hazards.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Safety
- Community Health Education
Background:
- Pedestrian injuries are a leading cause of death in children.
- Effective safety education is crucial for preventing childhood injuries.
- The Walk This Way program aims to improve child pedestrian safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a hands-on pedestrian and road traffic safety education program for children.
- To evaluate the impact of the Walk This Way program on children's hazard identification and awareness.
- To gather data for national-level education and policy change advocacy.
Main Methods:
- Utilized PHOTOVOICE, where children used photography and narratives to document community pedestrian hazards.
- Included an educational session, a community field trip, and reflective activities.
- Compared pre- and post-intervention knowledge and awareness levels.
Main Results:
- Children demonstrated increased awareness of community pedestrian hazards.
- Successful identification of specific community hazards was achieved through the program.
- A small increase in post-test scores indicated some knowledge gain.
Conclusions:
- The hands-on educational program effectively enhanced children's hazard recognition.
- The program contributes to the broader goals of the Walk This Way initiative.
- Findings support the need for continued pedestrian safety education and policy advocacy.
