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The MORE HEALTH bicycle safety project

K D Liller1, A Smorynski, R J McDermott

  • 1University of South Florida, College of Public Health, Dept. of Community and Family Health, Tampa 33612, USA.

The Journal of School Health
|March 1, 1995
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The MORE HEALTH program increased bicycle helmet use among K-2 students in Florida elementary schools. This community initiative combined education with affordable helmet sales, significantly boosting safety awareness and protective gear adoption.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Safety
  • Community Intervention Programs

Background:

  • Bicycle-related injuries are a significant concern for young children.
  • Low rates of helmet usage among K-2 students necessitate targeted safety interventions.
  • Existing community programs often lack comprehensive approaches to promoting bicycle safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the MORE HEALTH program in increasing bicycle helmet use among K-2 students.
  • To assess the impact of interactive education sessions and subsidized helmet sales on safety behaviors.
  • To determine if the intervention leads to a statistically significant increase in helmet usage compared to control schools.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot program was implemented in nine elementary schools in Hillsborough County, Florida.

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  • The intervention included interactive educational sessions on bicycle safety.
  • Reduced-cost bicycle helmets were made available to students, with over 1,000 distributed.
  • A control group of nine schools was used for comparison.
  • Helmet usage rates were measured before and after the program implementation.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 3,500 children participated in the educational sessions.
    • The preprogram helmet use rate across all schools was 8.5%.
    • Postprogram, intervention schools showed a significantly greater helmet use rate than control schools (p < .01).

    Conclusions:

    • The MORE HEALTH program effectively increased bicycle helmet usage in elementary school children.
    • Combining education with accessible helmet purchasing options is a viable strategy for promoting child safety.
    • Community-based interventions can significantly impact public health outcomes related to injury prevention.