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. 2001 Apr 23;2001(2):CD002246. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002246

Barone 1988.

Methods Cluster randomised controlled trial. 
 Allocation by coin toss within paired classes. 
 Outcomes assessment not blinded.
Participants 5 parenting classes (108 parents of toddlers).
Interventions I: Slides, handouts on burn prevention; motor vehicle safety education and video; bath water thermometer; hot water gauge. 
 C: Usual safety education.
Outcomes Home inspection 6 months after class: 
 1) Final alarm ownership. 
 2) Final functioning alarms.
Notes 27% of parents attending randomly allocated classes did not enrol in trial.
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment? High risk C ‐ Inadequate