Assessment of increased knowledge about trafﬁc accidents prevention, one month after a presentation included in the program “it can happen to you” of AESLEME

Spinal Cord, 2023 · DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41393-023-00887-1 · Published: March 24, 2023

Simple Explanation

This study assesses whether a road safety program in schools increases students' knowledge about traffic accident prevention. Students took a multiple-choice test before and one month after the presentation to measure the change in their knowledge. The results showed a statistically significant increase in correct answers after the presentation, indicating that the program was effective in improving road safety knowledge.

Study Duration

Not specified

Participants

8106 students aged 12–14 years old

Evidence Level

Quasi-experimental study

Key Findings

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There was a statistically significant (p < 0.01) increase in correct answers after the presentation.
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The overall increase in the probability of correct answers was 61% nationally.
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The increase in correct answers varied by region, ranging from 8% to 278%.

Research Summary

The study evaluated the effectiveness of a school-based road safety campaign by assessing students' knowledge before and after a presentation by AESLEME instructors. The results showed a significant increase in road safety knowledge among the students after the presentation, indicating the effectiveness of the educational program. The findings support the use of emotional and personal testimonies in road safety education to enhance knowledge acquisition and promote safer behaviors.

Practical Implications

Enhanced Road Safety Education

Integrating personal testimonies and emotional elements into road safety education can improve knowledge retention and potentially influence safer road behaviors.

Targeted Regional Interventions

Road safety campaigns should be adapted to address specific regional needs and challenges to maximize their impact.

Policy and Program Support

Policymakers should continue to support and fund road safety education programs in schools, particularly those that incorporate impactful and memorable presentation methods.

Study Limitations

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The study design did not allow for individual before/after comparisons due to anonymity.
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It is impossible to definitively link the increased knowledge with actual road accident prevention.
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The study was not conducted in every region of Spain, potentially limiting the generalizability of the findings.

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