1 PHOTOVOICE – Children’s Perspective on Road Safety in 10 Countries September 2014 Photo Credit: Safe Kids Thailand
What Do The Kids Say? Giving a Voice to Youth Perspectives on Biking and Walking--Safe Kids Worldwide
Dec 06, 2014
Title: What Do The Kids Say? Giving a Voice to Youth Perspectives on Biking and Walking
Track: Sustain
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: Why aren't more children bicycling and walking? Maybe somebody should ask them. With research focusing mostly on adults, little is known about children's perceptions of their environment. This session will invite discussion regarding two projects: Safe Kids Photovoice, a photojournalism project in 10 countries and a Ph.D. dissertation research on youth perceptions of risky versus safe travel behavior.
Presenters:
Presenter: Shannon Sweeney Edward J. Bloustein School, Rutgers University
Co-Presenter: Priti Gautam Safe Kids Worldwide
Co-Presenter: Leigh Ann Von Hagen Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
Track: Sustain
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: Why aren't more children bicycling and walking? Maybe somebody should ask them. With research focusing mostly on adults, little is known about children's perceptions of their environment. This session will invite discussion regarding two projects: Safe Kids Photovoice, a photojournalism project in 10 countries and a Ph.D. dissertation research on youth perceptions of risky versus safe travel behavior.
Presenters:
Presenter: Shannon Sweeney Edward J. Bloustein School, Rutgers University
Co-Presenter: Priti Gautam Safe Kids Worldwide
Co-Presenter: Leigh Ann Von Hagen Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
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PHOTOVOICE – Children’s Perspective on Road Safety in 10 Countries
September 2014
Photo Credit: Safe Kids Thailand
Our Mission
Keep all kids safe from preventable injuries
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Our Motivation
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INJURY Problem>>
The #1 killer of children in the US. One million children die globally every year.
This is a problem we can solve.
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Prevent childhood injury worldwide
Our Structure
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Reaching parents and caregivers, changing behaviors and changing outcomes
Research
Programs
United States
International .
Advocacy Awareness
Resource Mobilization
Where We Work
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600+ State and Local Safe Kids Coalitions and Chapters in the United States
27 member countries and counting
Risk Areas Addressed
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Child Passenger Safety Buckle-Up/Child Passenger Safety Certification of Car Seat Technicians Heatstroke – Never Leave Your Child Alone In A Car Start Safe Travel Countdown2Drive
Pedestrian Safety Walk This Way Distracted Pedestrians
Water Safety Boating and Open Water Pool and Spa Start Safe Water
Fire and Burn Prevention Start Safe Fire
Smoke and CO Detectors Cooking Safety
Medication Safety Safe Medication Use
Home Safety
Safe Sleep Button Battery Campaign
Television and Furniture Tip-Over
Recreation Safety
Bicycle Safety Playground Safety
Sports Safety
Global Unintentional Injury Death Rates
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Child Pedestrian Injuries: A Global Problem
• 1,000 young people die a day on the roads: one every 90 seconds
• More than 133,000 children between the ages of 5-14 years are killed each year walking on roads (often to and from school) in developing countries.
• Road traffic accidents kill more children between the ages of 5-14 years than HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or malaria.
• Child pedestrians have the highest rates of death and injury in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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Safe Kids Walk This Way: A Global Program
Safe Kids Walk This Way is currently implemented in Brazil, Canada, China, India, South Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand, United States and Vietnam
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Program Goals:
• Awareness – International Walk To School Day
• Education – PHOTOVOICE
• Environmental Improvements – Creating Safer School Zones
• Research and Advocacy
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What is PHOTOVOICE?
• Community-Based Participatory Research Methodology
• Internationally used method for needs assessment
• Tested model that combines photography and grassroots social action
• Digital story-telling
• Two-way learning project
• Potential to transform environments
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PHOTOVOICE as an Advocacy Tool
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“Basically you can see the happiness on the girl’s face as she skipped on the edge of the road many times. The girl is so busy skipping that she is unaware of the cars coming from behind and one of the cars may come and hit her.” Mithra, Age 14 - Mumbai, India
PHOTOVOICE Phase I
• Pre- & post- knowledge tests
• Observation & behavioral surveys
• Pedestrian safety education session
• Photography training
• Field trips & post- field trip discussions
• Photo & reflections
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www.safekids.org/photovoice2012 Bangkok, Thailand
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Pedestrian Safety Pre- & Post- Knowledge Tests
Number of Children
Change in Score (%)
P-Value Year Data Collected
Brazil 12 +22 0.006 2008
India-Mumbai 18 +16 0.002 2008
Philippines 14 +38 0.0003 2008
Vietnam 8 +29 0.002 2010
India-Delhi 12 +58 <.0001 2010
Thailand 30 +6 0.970 2011
United States 233 +20 <.0001 2011
Mexico 13 +12 0.02 2012
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Behavioral Survey Mode of Transport, Walking Behaviors, Comfort & Injuries
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Walk to/from school Walk alone Feel safe walking near home
Pe
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nt
Behavioral Survey
Brazil (n=12)
Canada (n=96)
China (n=9)
India (n=18)
Korea (n=9)
Mexico (n=20)
Philippines (n=14)
Thailand (n=30)
United States (n=521)
Vietnam (n=8)
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Observational Survey Sidewalks, Crossing Infrastructure & Driver Behavior
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60
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90
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No painted crosswalks Sidewalks that are blocked with cars, trash, or vendors
Drivers did not yield for pedestrians
Korea
Korea
Korea
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
India
India
India
China
China
China
United States United States
United States
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Korea (n=9)
Philippines (n=14)
India (n=18)
China (n=9)
USA (n=521)
Brazil (n=12)
Mexico (n=20)
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Community Awareness
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PHOTOVOICE Phase II
• Photos and surveys were analyzed
• Environmental modifications made
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Wyoming, United States
Arrastao, Brazil
PHOTOVOICE Phase II: Environmental Improvements
La Huerta Elementary School Paranaque City, Philippines
Helen Street School Hamden, Connecticut
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How it Works – Case Study: Vietnam
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“Please give us a safe route to school!” Huynh, age 9
How it Works – Case Study: Vietnam
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“I feel scared while taking this photo.” Tran, age 9
How it Works – Case Study: Vietnam
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“Are we joining the traffic or playing tram crash game?” Huynh, age 9
How it Works – Case Study: Vietnam
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How it Works – Case Study: Vietnam
• PHOTOVOICE Exhibition: – 1 week: Nguyen Minh Quang primary school
– 1 day: Ho Chi Minh Department of Education and Training Year End Conference
– 2 months: 16 other primary schools in District 9, HCM
– 1 day: Official launch ceremony of the Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020) in Vietnam
– 2 weeks: Ministry of Transport
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How it Works – Case Study: Vietnam
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How it Works – Case Study: Vietnam
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Nguyen Minh Quang Primary School Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Thank you!
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Every Child Deserves a Safe Place to Walk Video
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Priti Gautam, MPH Program Manager
International Programs 202-662-0608
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20004 U.S.A
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