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App-based prevention of preschooler unintentional injury in rural China: a cluster randomized controlled trial

  • By

  • Jieyi He

  • Min Zhao

  • Jie Li

  • David C. Schwebel

  • Yanhong Fu

  • Wanhui Wang

  • Weiqiang Li

  • Hao Huang

  • Shuying Zhao

  • Ruisha Peng

  • Peishan Ning

  • Guoqing Hu

  • December 15, 2025

  • 0 min

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    The study evaluated a mobile health app intervention aimed at reducing unintentional injuries among preschoolers in rural China.

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    A total of 3836 preschoolers and caregivers participated, with 3338 completing the 12-month follow-up, resulting in an 87% retention rate.

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    The intervention significantly reduced preschooler unintentional injury incidence and improved caregivers' safety-related attitudes and behaviors.

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    Falls and blunt force injuries were the leading causes of unintentional injuries, with most incidents occurring at home during play.

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    The findings suggest that culturally-adapted mHealth interventions can effectively enhance child safety in resource-limited settings.

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App-based prevention of preschooler unintentional injury in rural China: a cluster randomized controlled trial

  • by Jieyi He, Min Zhao, Jie Li, David C. Schwebel, Yanhong Fu, Wanhui Wang, Weiqiang Li, Hao Huang, Shuying Zhao, Ruisha Peng, Peishan Ning, Guoqing Hu

  • December 15, 2025

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