Table 1

Significant differences in students’ pre-tests and post-tests for knowledge, attitude, and behavior in program schools

Characteristicχ2p Value
A, attitude; B, behavior; K, knowledge.
Grades kindergarten–1
    Use of seatbelt always (B) 4.2 0.04
    Emergency telephone numbers (K) 6.3 0.01
    Three good safety habits (K) 6.6 0.02
    Train warnings (K)13.4<0.01
    Good swimming habits (K)22.0<0.01
    Fire safety rules (K)13.8<0.01
    Bicycle safety rules (K)21.4<0.01
    Diving safety (K)22.8<0.01
    Creative problem solving (conflict  resolution) (B)26.6<0.01
Grades 2–5
    Response in emergencies (K) 8.6<0.01
    Pedestrian rules (K)11.2<0.01
    Bicycle safety (K)24.5<0.01
    Water safety rules (K) 5.4<0.01
    Helmets as head protection (K)22.6<0.01
    Gun safety rules (K)13.4<0.01
    Creative problem solving (conflict  resolution) (B)22.0<0.01
    Diving/swimming safety (B)12.4<0.01
    Fire safety (K)48.0<0.01
    Importance of safety belts (A) 6.8 0.03