ArticleSingapore medical journal2020
Parental knowledge and beliefs on the use of child car restraints in Singapore: a qualitative study.
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- Incidence, aetiologies and survival outcomes of paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Singapore.Resuscitation plus · 2026Article
- Comparative analysis of child restraint system use in nine cities: a multiround cross-sectional observational study.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- Parental knowledge, attitude and practice of child car restraint use in Singapore: a survey and literature review.Singapore medical journal · 2025Article
- Knowledge and Attitude Toward Child Safety Seat Use in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2024Article
- Assessment of the effectiveness of parent-targeted interventions for the use of child restraint systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Translational pediatrics · 2022Article
- Will Smart Improvements to Child Restraints Increase Their Popularity?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Child restraint use in motor vehicles in Shanghai, China: a multiround cross-sectional observational study.BMJ open · 2021Observational
- Advancing research in the exciting field of emergency medicine.Singapore medical journal · 2020Article
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Abstract
introductionRoad traffic injuries and fatalities represent a significant public health problem. In Singapore, compliance with appropriate child car restraints (CCRs) is poor. We aimed to understand parental knowledge, beliefs and barriers regarding the use of CCRs.
methodsIn this qualitative study, we conducted five focus group discussions with parents who drive with their children in private cars. Participants were recruited using the KK Women's and Children's Hospital's social media page. Guiding questions were derived by consensus following literature review and adaptation to the Singapore context, exploring parental perceptions of CCR use. Focus group interviews were then transcribed and analysed.
results33 participants were recruited, with an age range of 28‒46 (mean age 35.5) years. They had a total of 46 children with ages ranging from 2.5 months to 14 years (mean age 4.2 years). Three key themes were identified: parental knowledge regarding CCRs, barriers to CCR use, and suggestions to increase CCR compliance. Barriers to compliance included lack of knowledge, difficult child behaviour and cultural norms. A multipronged approach was proposed to increase CCR use, including educating the public, reinforcing positive behaviour, legal enforcement as a deterrent to non-compliance, increasing CCR installation services, providing CCRs for taxi users and offering financial incentives.
conclusionNon-compliance to CCR use is multidimensional, including multiple potentially modifiable factors. This study could inform ongoing collaborative injury prevention efforts among healthcare professionals, industry partners and the traffic police, using public education and outreach to reduce the burden of road traffic injuries.
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