Effect of a Gun Safety Video on Children's Behavior Around Real Guns: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Firearms are the leading cause of death for children in the US. It is therefore crucial to identify effective ways to reduce firearm injuries among children.

Objective

To test the effectiveness of a gun safety video vs a car safety video on decreasing unsafe behaviors around real guns after exposure to a violent movie with vs without guns.

Design, setting, and participants

Of 245 participants aged 8 to 12 years, 226 were tested (13 did not complete the laboratory portion, 4 had technical problems, and 2 did not respond to follow-up inquiries). Data were collected from February 2 to October 16, 2022. Participants were recruited via Facebook ads, ResearchMatch, and parent or guardian referrals. The study was conducted in 2 parts. Children watched a safety vid

SUBMITTER: Kjærvik SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10352929 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature