Practice in child restraint system use among attendees of Well-baby clinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Background: The systematic use of child restraint system (CRS) while driving has been promoted by the WHO to improve road safety.Objectives: To assess the levels of practice in CRS use for children aged ≤5 years among mothers attending the Well-baby clinics and to explore the associated factors and...

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Published in:Journal of family medicine and primary care 2022-02, Vol.11 (2), p.512-519
Main Authors: Albishi, Alyaa, Alshaikh, Roaa, Alsulami, Aisha, Bardisi, Wedad, Alqurashi, Dhai
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automobile driving
car seat
Child safety seats
children
Motor vehicle driving
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practice
restraint
road safety
saudi arabia
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Summary:Background: The systematic use of child restraint system (CRS) while driving has been promoted by the WHO to improve road safety.Objectives: To assess the levels of practice in CRS use for children aged ≤5 years among mothers attending the Well-baby clinics and to explore the associated factors and attitudes. Methods and Material: A cross-sectional study was conducted among mothers visiting the Well-baby clinics at five primary health care centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, using a multistage stratified-cluster sampling. Practice in CRS was assessed by interviewing the participants regarding the availability of a CRS in their car, usage frequency for a child
ISSN:2249-4863
2278-7135
DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1273_21