Pregnant women’s experiences and perceptions of seat belt education: assessing the impact of maternity seat belt safety interventions
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Trauma is one of the leading causes of obstetric morbidity and mortality, and incorrect seat belt use is a major determinant of adverse outcomes. This study evaluated the impact of structured education on proper seat belt use during pregnancy and examined preferences for future interventions. METHODS: This prospective pilot study was conducted at a single center in Korea, over an 8-week period. Pregnant women at
Fields of Study & Subjects
Traffic and Road Safety
Pregnancy-related medical research
Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 318–325
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN