Table 3
Positive predictive value (PPV) of self reported safety practices
Intervention
Control
Reported safe*
PPV (%)
Reported safe*
PPV (%)
*Number reported safe behavior in follow up questionnaire.
Any working smoke alarm
77
61
54
52
Working alarm each level
53
25
39
26
Stair gate
22
55
18
56
Syrup of ipecac
15
33
7
71