A conceptual framework for developing and evaluating behavior change interventions for injury control.

This paper addresses issues and research needs in the domain of behavior modification for injury control. Although such of the discussion focuses on traffic safety, the concepts and principles are applicable to all areas of injury control (e. g. on the job and in the home). Field research that has increased safety belt use is reviewed briefly to illustrate a tripartite classification of injury control factors (i. e. environmental, individual, or behavioural variables), and to introduce a heuristic framework for categorizing and evaluating behavior change strategies.