Publications by authors named "Caroline Zolis"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how children (ages 7-10) and adults behave while crossing streets in virtual reality, comparing single-lane and two-lane traffic scenarios to analyze pedestrian injury risks.* -
- Results indicate that crossing two-lane roads increases injury risk for both children and adults, but children face a significantly higher risk, often stopping before entering the second lane, while adults tend to cross both lanes without stopping.* -
- The findings suggest that children have riskier crossing behaviors than adults, particularly in two-lane traffic, highlighting the need for strategies to enhance pedestrian safety and prevent injuries.*
Background: Skateboarding is an increasingly popular leisure activity for youth, yet injuries due to falls are common. This study aimed to identify the features at skateparks and tricks performed by youth that pose an increased risk of falls in skateboarders.
Method: Video recordings were unobtrusively taken at a large skatepark of youth designated as young (11-15 years) or old (16-20 years).
Objective: Injury as pedestrians is a leading contributor to childhood deaths. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Safe Peds, a fully immersive virtual reality training program to teach children when to cross street safely, with the focus on a number of foundational skills and practicing these in traffic situations of varying complexity.
Methods: Children 7-10 years old were randomly assigned to a control (N = 31) or intervention (N = 26) group.