AbstractProblemEach year about 4,000 teens ages 16-19 die on U.S. roads. Injury prevention counseling is recommended as a valuable and cost-effective part of routine health supervision. This study describes pediatrician knowledge and practice regarding teen driving safety.MethodsA 31-item self-administered survey was mailed to pediatricians.Results160 of 392 pediatricians (41%) completed the survey. During a health supervision visit 93% of pediatricians reported discussing seat belt use, 89% impaired driving, 54% teen licensing laws, and 16% parent teen contract. Half reported having a teen in their practice killed in a crash.ConclusionsA majority surveyed report discussing and counseling teens on first wave teen driver safety issues (seat belts, alcohol use), but most do not discuss graduated driver licensing laws or related issues. Impact on Industry: Broadly adopted, this inexpensive counseling approach, could lead to reductions in teen motorvehicle crash injuries.
Pediatrician attitudes, knowledge, and practice behavior regarding teen driving safety
Journal of Safety Research ; 40 , 2 ; 121-124
2009-02-02
4 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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