A Pilot Study to Evaluate an Elementary School-Based Dog Bite Prevention Program
| Autor: | Ian Brett Spiegel |
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| Rok vydání: | 2000 |
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Program evaluation
medicine.medical_specialty Veterinary medicine Sociology and Political Science business.industry Veterinary (miscellaneous) medicine.medical_treatment education Anthrozoology Animal-assisted therapy medicine.disease Dog bite Education Body language Anthropology Family medicine Animal welfare medicine Pilot program Animal Science and Zoology School based business |
| Zdroj: | Anthrozoös. 13:164-173 |
| ISSN: | 1753-0377 0892-7936 |
| DOI: | 10.2752/089279300786999789 |
| Popis: | The primary objective of this program evaluation was to determine if a school-based education program is an effective means of informing elementary school-aged children enrolled in second through fourth grades about dog bite safety—the awareness of proper behavior when in the company of dogs to prevent bites, injuries, or fatalities. The pilot program, featuring written materials and a video, was developed to teach dog bite safety, and questionnaires were designed to assess the program. Students (n=486) from seven schools from Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, USA participated. Pre- and post-program questionnaires assessed students' interactions, encounters, and relationships with dogs, as well as use of program materials, and changes in understanding about dog behavior, body language, and bite avoidance. The program results appeared to be highly effective in helping children understand how to prevent or avoid potentially threatening situations involving dogs. The program was mo... |
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