The Seatbelt Intervention Study

A Brief Tailored Family-centered Seatbelt Intervention for Hospitalized Trauma

The study will use a randomized controlled design testing the effectiveness of the following intervention: (i) intervener brief intervention (IBI) vs. (ii) Enhanced usual care (EUC). The study will identify children ages 2-14 at a pediatric trauma center. Children and their parents who agree to participate in the study will then complete a screening survey to identify part time seatbelt use. Those who screen positive will complete a more detailed baseline survey and then be randomized to one of two study conditions. At one month, a follow up assessment by telephone will be completed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children ages 7-14 and their parent or guardian, at a pediatric trauma center
• Child admitted to hospital with diagnosis of injury other than sexual assault and suicide
• Identify as part time seat belt users

Exclusion Criteria:

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