Risk Factors Associated with Injury and Mortality from Paediatric Low Speed Vehicle Incidents : A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Page, Andrew
Paul Anthikkat, Anne
Barker, Ruth
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
This study reviews modifiable risk factors associated with fatal and nonfatal injury from low-speed vehicle runover (LSVRO) incidents involving children aged 0–15 years.
Data Sources.
Electronic searches for child pedestrian and driveway injuries from the peer-reviewed literature and transport-related websites from 1955 to 2012.
Study Selection.
41 studies met the study inclusion criteria.
Data Extraction.
A systematic narrative summary was conducted that included study design, methodology, risk factors, and other study variables.
Results.
The most commonly reported risk factors for LSVRO incidents included age under 5 years, male gender, and reversing vehicles.
The majority of reported incidents involved residential driveways, but several studies identified other traffic and nontraffic locations.
Low socioeconomic status and rental accommodation were also associated with LSVRO injury.
Vehicles were most commonly driven by a family member, predominantly a parent.
Conclusion.
There are a number of modifiable vehicular, environmental, and behavioural factors associated with LSVRO injuries in young children that have been identified in the literature to date.
Strategies relating to vehicle design (devices for increased rearward visibility and crash avoidance systems), housing design (physical separation of driveway and play areas), and behaviour (driver behaviour, supervision of young children) are discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Paul Anthikkat, Anne& Page, Andrew& Barker, Ruth. 2013. Risk Factors Associated with Injury and Mortality from Paediatric Low Speed Vehicle Incidents : A Systematic Review. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502482
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Paul Anthikkat, Anne…[et al.]. Risk Factors Associated with Injury and Mortality from Paediatric Low Speed Vehicle Incidents : A Systematic Review. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-17.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Paul Anthikkat, Anne& Page, Andrew& Barker, Ruth. Risk Factors Associated with Injury and Mortality from Paediatric Low Speed Vehicle Incidents : A Systematic Review. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502482
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502482