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The Seatbelt Intervention Study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
High Risk Population of Part-time Seatbelt Users
Interventions
Other: Interactive interview and tailored family centered seatbelt safety intervention
Registration Number
NCT02258633
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Brief Summary

The study will use a randomized controlled design testing the effectiveness of the following intervention: (i) intervener brief intervention (IBI) vs. (ii) Enhanced usual care (EUC). The study will identify children ages 2-14 at a pediatric trauma center. Children and their parents who agree to participate in the study will then complete a screening survey to identify part time seatbelt use. Those who screen positive will complete a more detailed baseline survey and then be randomized to one of two study conditions. At one month, a follow up assessment by telephone will be completed.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • Children ages 7-14 and their parent or guardian, at a pediatric trauma center
  • Child admitted to hospital with diagnosis of injury other than sexual assault and suicide
  • Identify as part time seat belt users
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Exclusion Criteria
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Intervener Brief Intervention (IBI)Interactive interview and tailored family centered seatbelt safety interventionSubjects and parents will complete a Brief Motivational Interview (BMI) incorporating personalized feedback, discussion of choices and changes, and therapist led intervention message relating behavioral change and future goals.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Seat belt knowledge1 month

Follow up telephone assessment on level of knowledge of seat belt use and risk factors

Seat belt use1 month

Follow up telephone assessment on full time seat belt use by parent and child

Attitudes1 month

Follow up telephone assessment of positive attitude, motivation, and self-efficacy regarding safety restraint use.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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