David C Schwebel,D Leann Long,Anna Johnston,Yefei He,Casie H Morgan,Joan Severson,Gregory Taylor,Katelyn Trullinger
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Abstract
This randomized trial evaluated ShootSafe, a theory-based website using a graphic novel storyline, educational and testimonial videos, and games, to teach firearms safety to children aged 10 to 12 years. A total of 163 youths participated. Linear mixed models found that youths randomized to ShootSafe demonstrated greater knowledge, safer behavioral intentions, and safer simulated hunting behaviors following training and at four-month follow-up compared with the control condition. Broad dissemination could reduce risk of unintentional pediatric firearms injury and death. Trial Registration. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT4622943. (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print September 18, 2025:e1-e7. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308267).
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The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) is dedicated to publishing original work in research, research methods, and program evaluation within the field of public health. The journal's mission is to advance public health research, policy, practice, and education.