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Inner City Violence Prevention Programs That Work, Robert Barraco, Carnell Cooper, Mark Gestring, Amy Goldberg, Steven Salzman Mar 2015

Inner City Violence Prevention Programs That Work, Robert Barraco, Carnell Cooper, Mark Gestring, Amy Goldberg, Steven Salzman

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


Gender-Specific Research In Emergency Care, Robert Barraco Mar 2015

Gender-Specific Research In Emergency Care, Robert Barraco

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


Sports-Related Concussion: Preventing Second Impact Syndrome, Robert Barraco Mar 2015

Sports-Related Concussion: Preventing Second Impact Syndrome, Robert Barraco

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


Geriatric Injury Prevention Review, Robert Barraco Mar 2015

Geriatric Injury Prevention Review, Robert Barraco

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


Effect Of Pre-Existing Anti-Platelet Therapy On Outcome In Patients Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Robert D. Barraco Md, Mph Mar 2015

Effect Of Pre-Existing Anti-Platelet Therapy On Outcome In Patients Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Robert D. Barraco Md, Mph

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


Gender Differences In Perceptions And Self-Reported Driving Behaviors Among Teenagers., Gavin C. Barr Jr. Md, Kathleen E. Kane Md, Robert D. Barraco Md, Timarie Rayburg, Lauren Demers, Chadd K. Kraus Do, Mph, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep, Valerie Rupp Rn, Bsn, Kimberly Hamilton, Bryan G. Kane Md Mar 2015

Gender Differences In Perceptions And Self-Reported Driving Behaviors Among Teenagers., Gavin C. Barr Jr. Md, Kathleen E. Kane Md, Robert D. Barraco Md, Timarie Rayburg, Lauren Demers, Chadd K. Kraus Do, Mph, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep, Valerie Rupp Rn, Bsn, Kimberly Hamilton, Bryan G. Kane Md

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

BACKGROUND: The Centers for Disease Control reports that motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the leading cause of injury and death among U.S. teenagers, and disproportionately affect males. Among preventable causes of MVCs involving teenage drivers, distracted driving continues to be a serious public health problem. OBJECTIVES: To describe gender differences in teenage drivers' self-perceptions of safe driving behaviors, and self-reported risk behaviors and distractions while driving. METHODS: We prospectively surveyed teenage drivers from four high schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Gender comparisons were made between self-reported perceptions and self-reported driving behaviors. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared testing were used in …