Publications by authors named "Pamela J Hoogerwerf"
Purpose: Our objective was to investigate rural adolescents' use of firearms and whether they had received firearm training.
Methods: 2019 Iowa FFA Leadership Conference attendees were surveyed. Descriptive and comparative analyses were performed.
Background: Our objectives were to compare safe sleep knowledge, attitudes and planned vs. actual infant sleep practices among expectant mothers before and after their infant's birth and to determine whether differences (if present) were associated with any demographic variables.
Methods: Study participants were surveyed at their 28-week prenatal and 6-week postpartum obstetric clinic visits from November 2019-February 2021.
Background: Riding lawn mower injuries are the most common cause of major limb loss in young U.S. children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Certified training courses in all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operation are recommended, but little has been published regarding how they affect riding behaviors. Our objectives were to determine adolescents' ATV riding exposures, crashes and injuries, and the association of completing certified ATV training on riding behaviors.
Methods: Respondents completed an anonymous paper survey at 30 school districts approximately one year after participating in the Safety Tips for ATV Riders (STARs) program.
Article Synopsis
- A study in Iowa focused on adolescents' experiences with recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), finding that 68% of surveyed students aged 9-18 had ridden in one.
- The likelihood of riding varied significantly by location, with higher rates among those living on farms (85%) compared to towns (60%).
- Additionally, the study revealed concerning trends, such as 37% of ROV riders rarely wearing seatbelts and a notable percentage of riders (29%) experiencing crashes in the past year, particularly among males and rural residents.
Background: In the wake of an epidemic in firearm-related deaths and injuries, youth have become leading voices of concern. This study's objective was to investigate rural youth's personal experiences with firearm-related violence, and their attitudes towards firearms and gun violence prevention strategies.
Methods: Attendees of the 2019 Iowa FFA Leadership Conference were surveyed about personal experiences with firearm-associated deaths and injuries, and their attitudes regarding firearm-related issues.