Car seatbelt use during pregnancy in Japan: determinants and policy implications

Adult Gestational Age Seat Belts 3. Good health 03 medical and health sciences Cross-Sectional Studies Logistic Models 0302 clinical medicine Japan Pregnancy Surveys and Questionnaires Humans Wounds and Injuries Female Attitude to Health
DOI: 10.1136/ip.9.2.169 Publication Date: 2003-06-16T19:19:32Z
ABSTRACT
Pregnant women are exempted from the current seatbelt legislation in Japan despite fact that use is essential to reduce risk of fatalities for these and their fetuses car crashes.To examine factors might influence during pregnancy.A cross sectional study, with data collected via an anonymous, self administered questionnaire at obstetric clinics suburban areas Japan. Altogether 880 pregnant receiving prenatal care July 2001 were recruited. The relative effects pregnancy estimated using logistic regression analysis.Almost 70%-80% consistent wearers before but compliance was reduced by about half 20 weeks or more gestation. Only 20% had received information on maternal use, one third reporting beneficial pregnancy. Those who perceived tended maintain daily users those knew they likely use.Knowledge legislative exemption women, misunderstanding benefits, contributed reduction after
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