A behavioral analysis of dog bites to children
This paper review the epidemiology of dog bites, examines the conditions under which bites occur, and discusses behavioral factors related to the dog and to the child that determine whether a bite will occur. Dog bites then are compared with other childhod injuries, and strategies for intervening both before and after a dog bite occurs and discussed.
Record #:
1500
Date:
1994
Format:
Journal Article
Author:
Mathews, Judith R;Lattal, Kennon A
Corp:
Dept of Psychology, West Virginia University
Source:
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Citation:
15(1)94
Issue pages:
44-52
Keywords:
NATURAL OUTDOORS;ANIMALS;DOG BITES;RISK FACTORS;CHILD BEHAVIOR;DOG BEHAVIOR
Identity:
USA
Location:
F
Class:
G711
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