Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors on Child Passenger Safety among Expectant Mothers and Parents of Newborns: A Qualitative and Quantitative Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and intended behaviors about use of child safety seats among parents of newborns and explore expectant mothers' views and decisions regarding child safety seats use.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey and semi-structured interview were conducted in the maternity departments of two hospitals in China. Parents of newborns were recruited after delivery and surveyed on their knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding child safety seats use. Pregnant women were also interviewed to learn about their views and decisions regarding child safety seats use. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to analyze the data collected.

Results

Of a total of 242 parents of newborns recruited in the quantitative survey, 202 (83

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4703300 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature