A Game of Chinese Whispers in Malaysia

Contextual Analysis of Child Road Safety Education

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ID4635385
AuthorsPrasanthi Puvanachandra (0000-0003-3606-704X, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA), Pedro Prieto (0009-0009-3226-9198, corresponding author), Subramaniam Kulanthayan (University Putra Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), Adnan A Hyder (0000-0002-7292-577X, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA)
Year2012
Volume22
Issue11
Pages1476-1485
Publication date2012-11-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueQualitative Health Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1049732312457245
PMID22910586
OpenAlexW22910586
LanguageEN
References cited12

In 2006, the Malaysian government began implementing road safety education (RSE) programs in primary schools, involving numerous stakeholders. We interviewed 19 stakeholders. Thematic analysis led to the identification of four themes: road traffic injuries (RTIs) among children in Malaysia, the role of RSE, factors affecting successful implementation, and intersectoral involvement. The latter was identified as a significant strength of the overall approach to implementation, and is one of the first examples in Malaysia and in the region of such an approach. Lack of official documentation surrounding ownership, funding responsibilities, and roles among the various sectors led to resistance from some groups. Although we know from scientific studies what works in terms of reducing RTIs, the more important question is how such interventions can be successfully and sustainably implemented, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The results of this study permit stronger understanding of issues surrounding the implementation of RTI interventions in LMIC

Humanities · Political science · Global Energy and Sustainability Research · Philosophy

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