OBJECTIVES: To evaluate an interactive multimedia (IMM) program that teaches young children safe pedestrian skills. METHODS: The program uses IMM (animation and video) to teach children critical skills for crossing streets safely. A computer-delivered video assessment and a real-life street simulation were used to measure the effectiveness of the program in teaching safe street-crossing skills. RESULTS: Significant effects were found on the computer-delivered and behavioral measures. CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that children can learn to discriminate dangerous elements in traffic situations using the IMM program and transfer that knowledge to real-life environments.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate an interactive multimedia (IMM) program that teaches young children safe pedestrian skills. METHODS: The program uses IMM (animation and video) to teach children critical skills for crossing streets safely. A computer-delivered video assessment and a real-life street simulation were used to measure the effectiveness of the program in teaching safe street-crossing skills. RESULTS: Significant effects were found on the computer-delivered and behavioral measures. CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that children can learn to discriminate dangerous elements in traffic situations using the IMM program and transfer that knowledge to real-life environments.
Authors: Sherie Lou Z Santos; Erin K Tagai; Min Qi Wang; Mary Ann Scheirer; Jimmie L Slade; Cheryl L Holt Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2014-10-16 Impact factor: 9.308
Authors: Jason A Mendoza; Kathy Watson; Tzu-An Chen; Tom Baranowski; Theresa A Nicklas; Doris K Uscanga; Marcus J Hanfling Journal: Health Place Date: 2012-01 Impact factor: 4.078