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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Time trends and predictive factors for safety perceptions among incoming South Australian university students |
Author: | Thamrin, Y. Pisaniello, D. Stewart, S. |
Citation: | Journal of Safety Research, 2010; 41(1):59-63 |
Publisher: | Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd |
Issue Date: | 2010 |
ISSN: | 0022-4375 1879-1247 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Yahya Thamrin, Dino Pisaniello and Sasha Stewart |
Abstract: | <h4>Problem</h4>Young workers are over-represented in injury statistics. In order to develop injury prevention strategies, this study investigated time trends and predictive factors relating to safety skills, confidence, and attitudes.<h4>Method</h4>Annual surveys were conducted from 2006-2009 among incoming students at the University of Adelaide. The questions addressed safety training, injury experience, and health and safety perceptions.<h4>Results</h4>Time trends in training, perceived safety skills, confidence, and attitudes were not significant. In terms of skills and confidence, the most important correlate was safety training outside of high school (odds ratio=1.6), especially when repeated, assessed, or in face to face mode. Feeling strongly about safety issues was best predicted by injury experience (OR=1.7) and gender.<h4>Discussion</h4>These results emphasize the value of assessed training, but they are also consistent with published U.S. data, indicating no improvement over time. It is suggested that there be a more integrated approach in safety education, involving schools and workplaces.<h4>Impact on industry</h4>By developing an understanding of student safety perceptions and experiences, this research aims to target strategies to reduce the excess injury rate for young workers. Workplaces should be more aware of the limitations of school-based safety education and a more integrated and evidence-based approach should be developed, involving schools and workplaces. |
Keywords: | Humans Data Collection Confidence Intervals Logistic Models Odds Ratio Risk Assessment Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Behavior Risk-Taking Self Concept Perception Age Factors Time Factors Students Universities South Australia Female Male Young Adult Surveys and Questionnaires Power, Psychological |
Rights: | © 2010 National Safety Council and Elsevier Ltd |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jsr.2009.11.003 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2009.11.003 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Public Health publications |
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