The PRECEDE-PROCEED model: application to planning a child pedestrian injury prevention program

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Injury Prevention
• Health Promotion Models

Background:

• Child pedestrian injuries pose a significant public health concern.
• Effective intervention programs require comprehensive planning based on thorough needs assessments.
• Existing models may need adaptation for complex, multi-faceted public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To adapt and apply the PRECEDE-PROCEED model for planning a child pedestrian injury prevention trial.
• To evaluate the suitability of this planning process for complex health programs.
• To identify modifiable behavioral and environmental risk factors for child pedestrian injuries.

Main Methods:

• A three-year intervention trial was planned using a modified PRECEDE-PROCEED model.
• Extensive needs assessments, including formative evaluations, were conducted.
• Epidemiological, psychosocial, environmental, educational, and demographic data were gathered, organized, and prioritized.

Main Results:

• The planning process facilitated a critical assessment of epidemiological, behavioral, and environmental data.
• Information gathering, organization, and prioritization were enhanced by the model's application.
• The PRECEDE-PROCEED model successfully identified relevant risk factors and guided objective development.

Conclusions:

• The PRECEDE-PROCEED model enhances the development of child injury prevention programs.
• The model aids in identifying appropriate objectives, interventions, and evaluation methods.
• This systematic approach is suitable for planning complex public health interventions.