UNSPECIFIED. (2006) The Citizenship Safety Project: A pilot study. HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH, 21 (1). pp. 87-96. ISSN 0268-1153

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Abstract

The Government White Paper Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation (1999) provides a clear indication that accidents are a serious public health problem and have been targeted by the Department of Health as a key area for prevention over the next 10 years. School-based injury prevention programmes have been identified as one of the key settings for the implementation of the White Paper's heath promotion strategies. The Citizen Safety Project (CSP) is a peer-delivered injury prevention programme for Year 10 students (14-15 years) and Year 2 pupils (6-7 years). This paper summarizes the findings of a pilot study that assessed the feasibility of implementing the CSP in schools and of conducting a larger study. Working as part of their Personal Social Health Education lessons, 11 pairs (n = 22) of Year 10 students developed a project to take one accident prevention theme of their choice into a primary school to teach small groups of five or six Year 2 pupils (n = 55). A formative evaluation was conducted, based on interviews with Year 2 and Year 10 teachers (n = 2), and the diaries of Year 10 students. Knowledge of accident prevention and risk awareness was measured in Year 2 pupils using the Draw and Write technique, and impact on Year 10 students was measured using self-esteem and locus of control inventories. Using both statistical and thematic analysis the study concludes that the CSP is well accepted, improves knowledge in Year 2 pupils and boosts confidence in Year 10 students, while concurrently achieving key stage attainment targets. Implications of the study are discussed in terms of future research, as are recommendations with regard to modifications to the project.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	L Education R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Journal or Publication Title:	HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH
Publisher:	OXFORD UNIV PRESS
ISSN:	0268-1153
Date:	February 2006
Volume:	21
Number:	1
Number of Pages:	10
Page Range:	pp. 87-96
Identification Number:	10.1093/her/cyh046
Publication Status:	Published
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/33911

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