Fergusson 1982.
Methods | Non‐randomised controlled trial (C) Allocation at level of 2 month time periods and within time periods sequentially by date of birth | |
Participants | Families of children aged 2‐3 years participating in the Christchurch Child Development Study | |
Interventions | I = "Mr Yuk" stickers for poisonous substances + list of substances to which sticker should be attached + educational leaflet provided by researcher C = none of the above | |
Outcomes | Outcomes measured at 12 months: Medically attended poisonings Mean number of poisons within child's reach I = 14.80, C = 17.70, P > 0.05 Poisoning hazards score I = 79.96, C = 78.29, P > 0.05. |
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Notes | Blinding ‐ u Outcomes 80% ‐ y Balance ‐ y | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment (selection bias) | Unclear risk | Not applicable ‐ non‐randomised study |