The average ratings of safety gear efficacy (range 1–6) given by parents of boys and girls for each activity. Standard deviations are indicated in parentheses. Efficacy ratings did not vary with sex, only with activity
| Activity | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | Sled | Cycle | Skate | Climb | Jump | Run | |
| Boys | 4.78 (1.0) | 3.37 (1.1) | 4.33 (1.3) | 4.15 (.72) | 3.30 (1.1) | 2.70 (1.1) | 3.52 (1.2) |
| Girls | 4.33 (1.2) | 3.19 (1.2) | 3.67 (1.4) | 3.78 (1.1) | 3.44 (1.3) | 2.78 (1.2) | 3.44 (1.1) |
| Overall | 4.56 (1.1) | 3.28 (1.1) | 4.00 (1.4) | 3.96 (.91) | 3.37 (1.2) | 2.74 (1.2) | 3.48 (1.0) |