Date of Conferral

2019

Degree

Ph.D.

School

Public Health

Advisor

Ernest Ekong

Abstract

Although occupant protection laws exist, limited research has been conducted on how current child passenger safety (CPS) issues and CPS marketing strategies relate to child passenger safety seat (CPSS) usage. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to analyze the relationship between parents' perception and knowledge of CPS issues and CPSS usage rates. The diffusion of innovation and the social marketing theories provided the frameworks for this study. The overall research question for the study examined the correlation between parents' knowledge of CPS issues and CPSS usage. Data (participants' surveys, car seat check-up information, and observational statistics) were collected from events that occurred in 3 locations across the county. The population consisted of a convenience sample of adults (parents of children 8-years-old and younger) from each of the locations. The study survey was distributed to 93 participants and only 71 surveys (76.34%) were received for analysis. Data analysis methods included deductive coding, Cronbach's alpha, descriptive statistics, hypotheses testing, linear regression, and Pearson Correlation. The overall test results showed that there were no significant relationships between the independent variable predictors (parents' knowledge of proper CPSS installation techniques, CPS laws and regulations, and marketing strategies) and the dependent variable (CPSS usage rates). The overall study was not statistically significant. The study should be replicated, however modified (on a larger scale for a longer period). Thus, having a stronger possibility to impact the community (producing noteworthy results and promoting social change).

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