Significant differences in students’ post-tests for knowledge, attitude, and behavior between program and control schools
| Characteristic | χ2 | p Value |
|---|---|---|
| A, attitude; B, behavior; K, knowledge. | ||
| Grades kindergarten–1 | ||
| Use of safety belt (B) | 5.2 | 0.04 |
| Emergency contact (K) | 65.1 | <0.01 |
| Good safety habits (K) | 22.6 | <0.01 |
| Reason for using safety habits (A) | 15.3 | <0.01 |
| Bicycle helmets as protection (B) | 4.3 | 0.03 |
| Intersection/stop signs (K) | 13.0 | <0.01 |
| Train warnings (K) | 13.4 | <0.01 |
| Good swimming habits (K) | 17.6 | <0.01 |
| Intersection/stop signs (K) | 16.9 | <0.01 |
| Creative problem solving (conflict resolution) (B) | 29.0 | <0.01 |
| Grades 2–5 | ||
| How to handle emergencies (K) | 8.6 | <0.01 |
| Pedestrian rules (K) | 9.1 | <0.01 |
| Bicycle rules (K) | 31.7 | <0.01 |
| Water safety rules (K) | 9.9 | <0.01 |
| Gun safety rules (K) | 11.4 | <0.01 |
| Helmets as protection (B) | 24.7 | <0.01 |
| Home fire safety (K) | 5.7 | 0.04 |
| Creative problem solving (conflict resolution) (B) | 19.6 | <0.01 |
| Diving safety (A) | 7.1 | <0.01 |
| Importance of safety belts (A) | 18.5 | <0.01 |