Browsing by Series "CAPFNZ Report"
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The ABCs of ATVs: Factors implicated in child deaths and injuries involving all terrain vehicles on New Zealand farms
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2006)The agricultural sector features prominently in the rates of ATV injuries and fatalities amongst children in New Zealand. This research project assesses the nature and scope of ATV accidents to children on New Zealand farms ... -
Accidental child driveway runovers: Exploring Waikato data and the efficacy of existing responses
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2009)While the numbers of accidents are not high, there is little doubt that driveway runovers are an ongoing, often fatal and inevitably avoidable tragedy for children and their families. In many cases the driver is an immediate ... -
Accidental immersion and unintentional drowning of rural children: An investigation for the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of New Zealand
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2002)In New Zealand drowning amongst preschoolers is one of the leading causes of death. The monetary and emotional costs to society are devastating and cannot be underestimated . The need to reduce the high number of deaths ... -
The built environment, Hamilton City Council policies and child driveway safety: a balancing act
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2014)Driveway run-overs continue to bring tragedy to New Zealand families at a higher rate than any other Western nation. Meanwhile, little progress appears to have been made in regard to the recommendations of previous research. ... -
Child pedestrian safety en route to and from rural schools: A case study
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 1999)This research examines the safety hazards faced by child pedestrians at rural schools within the Waipa District. The main objectives of this research were to identify hazards child pedestrians face, to identify current ... -
Keeping our children safe around dogs: Guidelines for safe interaction between children and pet dogs - English
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2008)This information booklet for parents and caregivers will provide the best level of understanding of how to avoid pet dog attacks which can injure, maim and even kill children. This research-based educational resource ... -
My safety around dogs - English
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2008)This safety leaflet designed to target young children aged 5-6yrs will provide an age-appropriate understanding of how to avoid pet dog attacks which can injure, maim and even kill children. This research-based educational ... -
My safety around dogs: Guidelines for safe interaction between children (about 8-9yrs) and pet dogs - English
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2008)This safety booklet for older children (about 8-9yrs) will provide the best level of understanding of how to avoid pet dog attacks which can injure, maim and even kill children. This research-based educational resource ... -
Optimising child accident research outcomes: An action research project on maximising the dissemination and implementation of the Summer Research Scholarship Project reports and recommendations of the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of New Zealand
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2004)A key objective of the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of New Zealand (hereafter referred to as "CAPFNZ" or "the Foundation") is to reduce the incidence and severity of child accidents. The reports and recommendations ... -
Pedalling for safety: Schoolchildren and safe active transport
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2010)This research will add to the international body of knowledge around safe active transport and its benefits for individuals and their communities. In order to achieve this, the report begins with a brief description of the ... -
Preventing child pedestrian injuries and deaths arising from vehicle-child accidents in domestic driveways: An action research project
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2005)This research was a three-fold investigation into the viability of previous recommendations for vehicle-related child driveway accident safety . Firstly, the groups most at risk of these types of accidents were determined ... -
Preventing hot beverage scald injuries to young children
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2003)The focus of the research proposal was two-fold: to analyse the emphasis placed on hot beverage scald injuries to under five year olds in current public education material for parents and caregivers; and to make practical ... -
A report on child cycling safety
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2001)The research project identifies and examines various issues related to the cycling safety of urban school children in Hamilton aged between eight and 15 years of age in Hamilton. The report outlines, discusses and evaluates ... -
A report on child safety and dog attacks
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2000)The research investigated the issues involving dog attacks on children, specifically by dogs known to the child. The report identifies the circumstances and conditions which may result in an attack by a family dog. This ... -
Scootering on: An investigation of children’s use of scooters for transport and recreation
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2013)Non-motorised scooters have increased significantly in popularity over the last few years in New Zealand, following similar trends in the US, Australia, Canada and Europe. Non-motorised scooters are an important source of ... -
Stories with happy endings: Preventing pet dog attacks on children
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2008-04)This 2007-8 CAPFNZ Summer Research Scholarship had as its objective the identification of valid and reliable guidelines for safe interaction between children and pet dogs in their homes or known to them and their incorporation ... -
Taku haumaru me te kurī - Te Reo Maori
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2008)This safety leaflet designed to target young children aged 5-6yrs will provide an age-appropriate understanding of how to avoid pet dog attacks which can injure, maim and even kill children. This research-based educational ... -
Taku haumaru me te kurī: He aratohu mō te haumaru i waenga i te tamariki (8-9 pea ngā tau) me te kurī - Te Reo Maori
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2008)This safety booklet for older children (about 8-9yrs) will provide the best level of understanding of how to avoid pet dog attacks which can injure, maim and even kill children. This research-based educational resource ...
