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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Public health
  • Medical education

Background:

  • Child passenger safety (CPS) is crucial for preventing injuries in children.
  • Pediatric interns require effective training to provide accurate CPS anticipatory guidance.
  • Current educational strategies may not adequately equip interns with necessary CPS knowledge and skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a CPS educational intervention on pediatric interns' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.
  • To determine if a structured training module improves the delivery of CPS anticipatory guidance.
  • To evaluate the long-term efficacy of the intervention at a 6-month follow-up.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving pediatric interns, with intervention and control groups.
  • Intervention group received a CPS training module: video, car seat inspection observation, and hands-on practice.
  • Both groups completed surveys at baseline and 6 months to assess knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported behaviors.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed a significant increase (31.3%) in self-reported CPS guidance at well-child visits compared to no change in the control group.
  • Improvements in self-reported knowledge and attitudes regarding CPS were observed in the intervention group.
  • High completion rates for surveys and intervention components were noted, with 81% completing the 6-month follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • A dedicated CPS training module effectively enhances pediatric interns' knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported behaviors.
  • The intervention leads to improved provision of CPS anticipatory guidance during well-child visits.
  • This training is a valuable tool for improving pediatric resident preparedness in child passenger safety.