The Prevalence of Child Restraint System Use and Pattern of Child Transportation in Buraidah City

AlAmmar, Hadel F; Jahan, Saulat

doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2301_20

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“…Our findings are in line with the local study conducted in Unaizah, which found gender (p<0.001), educational level (p=0.004), and the number of children (p=0.009) to be significantly associated with attitude [ 24 ]. Other reports from Saudi Arabia showed similar findings [ 21 - 23 ]. Such results align with the need to address gender-specific concerns or misconceptions about CSS use.…”

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“…Likewise, a cross-sectional study of 350 parents from Unaizah City in Saudi Arabia showed low knowledge and an unfavorable attitude toward CSS use [ 18 ]. Another report showed that parents from Buraidah, Saudi Arabia, had a low level of utilization of CSS, and most respondents were unaware of CSS's importance and regulations in Saudi Arabia [ 21 ]. A more recent report from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, recruited 192 mothers to assess their knowledge and practice of CSS.…”

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Knowledge and Attitude Toward Child Safety Seat Use in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mashi,

Alamri,

Alotaibi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background Car safety seats (CSS) are a well-established strategy to reduce injuries and fatalities among children involved in road traffic accidents. However, the use of CSS is generally low globally due to limited knowledge of its benefits. This study assessed parents' knowledge and attitudes toward CSS in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study used an online self-administered survey distributed among residents in different regions of Saudi Arabia to assess their knowledge and attitude toward CSS. Data were analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results A total of 383 Saudi residents participated in the study. The mean age was 37.14 ±9.10 years, with a female predominance (62.1%, n=238). One-third of the participants were from the western region of Saudi Arabia (30.3%, n=109). Non-use of CSS was reported by 25.8% of the participants, while 11.7% reported that they rarely used CSS. The mean total knowledge score was 2.15 (range 0 -3). A lower knowledge score was significantly associated with a lower educational level (p=0.008), not having information regarding CSS (p=0.005), none or rare use of CSS by the parent (p<0.001), and the use of media or self-education as a source of information regarding CSS (p=0.002). The mean attitude score was 12.52 (range 4 -20). The attitude score was significantly associated with gender (p=0.002), education (p=0.014), number of children (p=0.005), monthly family income (p=0.028), use of CSS by people other than the parent (p<0.001), information about CSS use in the car (p<0.002), source of information (p<0.001), and use of CSS by the parent (p<0.001). Conclusions The knowledge and attitude of the Suadi population toward CSS use are inadequate, highlighting the need to enhance awareness and understanding of the importance of CSS use.

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Knowledge and Attitude Toward Child Safety Seat Use in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mashi,

Alamri,

Alotaibi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…The first is PSE1 ("In case of a crash where a child/children is/are not in a child restraint system, it may affect their education"), with a coefficient of 0.599, which is logical because an accident may cause severe injury or disability to a child and have long-term effects on their education and daily life, both emotionally and physically. This finding indicates that increasing parents' awareness of these issues will also likely increase their willingness to use a CRS [75].…”

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Investigating Parents’ Attitudes towards the Use of Child Restraint Systems by Comparing Non-Users and User Parents

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In developing countries, there are no laws to enforce child safety seat use, so there is still a very low rate of use. This study aimed to understand parents’ attitudes toward CRS use based on the health belief model (HBM) theory. To find realistic policies encouraging the use of CRSs, the model was split into two sub-models: a group of parents using a CRS (CRS user) and a group of parents not using a CRS (CRS non-user). Using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), structural equation modeling (SEM), and measurement invariance (MI) to test the differences between the two parent groups, the CFA results indicated that there were six constructs based on the HBM. According to the individual models of SEM, in the CRS non-user model, no significant latent construct was found to affect the use of CRSs, whereas in the CRS user model, the perceived severity and the cues to action were significant for using a CRS (p < 0.05). The MI results indicated that the attitudes of the two parent groups were different. The recommendations for policies obtained from the study results include promotion aimed toward increasing safety awareness, public relations regarding CRS usefulness, and pricing strategies from the government sector.

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“…[ 12 ] A recent study from Buraidah city found that 40.9% of respondents had CSS available in their vehicles, and only 15.5% used it at all times while driving. [ 13 ] Lastly, a cross-sectional study conducted at Jeddah’s well-baby clinics at primary healthcare centers in 2020 reported that 37.5% of participants had a CSS, and only 18.2% used it regularly. [ 9 ]…”

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Use of Child Safety Seat and its Determinants in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study

Al-Wassia,

Bokhari,

Aljahdali

et al. 2024

Saudi Journal of Medicine &Amp; Medical Sciences

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Background: A child safety seat protects children from injury during motor vehicle accidents (MVAs). However, there is a lack of enforcement of regulation regarding its use in Saudi Arabia. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the use of child safety seat and its determinants and barriers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on a structured face-to-face interview across Jeddah among families who drove in cars with children aged ≤5 years. The study used stratified multistage random sampling across the population of the governorate of Jeddah. Results: A total of 675 parents were included, of which 311 (46.1%) reported having a child safety seat in their vehicle, and only 165 (24.4%) reported its regular use. Awareness levels among parents regarding child safety seat use and its benefits, parents’ level of education, family size, family income, and the belief in the need for laws governing child safety seat were key determinants of child safety seat use. Poor awareness among parents regarding the utility of child safety seat in reducing child injuries, low education levels among parents, larger families with multiple children, poor affordability, low family income, and a clear lack of laws mandating the use of child safety seat were identified as key barriers. Conclusions: The regular use of child safety seat for children aged ≤5 years is low in even one of the most urban populations of Saudi Arabia. This indicates the need for large-scale awareness drives and stricter implementation of laws enforcing the use of child safety seat in Saudi Arabia.

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The Prevalence of Child Restraint System Use and Pattern of Child Transportation in Buraidah City

Cited by 5 publications

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Knowledge and Attitude Toward Child Safety Seat Use in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge and Attitude Toward Child Safety Seat Use in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Investigating Parents’ Attitudes towards the Use of Child Restraint Systems by Comparing Non-Users and User Parents

Use of Child Safety Seat and its Determinants in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study

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