The validity of self-reported seatbelt use: Hispanic and non-Hispanic drivers in El Paso

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• 作者：Parada ; Mario A. ; Cohn ; Lawrence D. ; Gonzalez ; Eugenia ; Byrd ; Theresa ; Cortes ; Miguel
• 关键词：Self-report ; Validity ; Seatbelts
• 刊名：Accident Analysis and Prevention
• 出版年：2001
• 出版时间：January, 2001
• 年：2001
• 卷：33
• 期：1
• 页码：139-143
• 全文大小：59.6 K

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The validity of self-reported seatbelt use among low belt use populations has not been evaluated directly, despite the importance of such data for estimating the effectiveness of community-wide interventions and compliance with state laws. To address this gap in knowledge 612 drivers were recruited from convenience stores located in 12 randomly generated zip code areas located in El Paso, TX. Self-reported seatbelt use was compared with observed seatbelt use in a single sample of participants. Both data sets were collected almost contemporaneously and no participant was aware of having their seatbelt use observed. Hispanic (n