902 Prevalence and factors associated with road traffic crash among taxi drivers in mekelle town, Northern Ethiopia, 2014: a cross sectional study

ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the magnitude and determinants of road traffic accidents (RTAs) in Mekelle city, Northern Ethiopia.MethodsA cross-sectional study was done using a simple random sampling technique.SettingThe study was done in Mekelle city from February to June 2015.ParticipantsThe study was done among drivers settled in Mekelle city.Main outcome measuresThe main outcome measure was occurrence of RTA within 2 years. A binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with RTA.ResultsThe magnitude of RTA was found to be 23.17%. According to the drivers’ perceived cause of the accident, 22 (38.60%) of the accident was due to violation of traffic rules and regulations. The majority of the victims were pedestrians, 19 (33.33%). Drivers who were driving a governmental vehicle were 4.16 (adjusted OR (AOR) 4.16; 95% CI 1.48 to 11.70) times more likely to have RTA compared with those who drive private vehicles. Drivers who used alcohol were 2.29 (AOR 2.29; 95% CI 1.08 to 4.85) times more likely to have RTA compared with those drivers who did not consume alcohol.ConclusionMagnitude of reported road traffic accident was high. Violation of traffic laws, lack of vehicle maintenance and lack of general safety awareness on pedestrians were the dominant reported causes of RTAs. Driving a governmental vehicle and alcohol consumption were the factors associated with RTA. Monitoring blood alcohol level of drivers and regular awareness to the drivers should be in place. Holistic study should be done to identify the causes of RTAs.

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Prevalence and factors associated with road traffic crash among taxi drivers in Hanoi, Vietnam

Accident Analysis & Prevention ◽

10.1016/j.aap.2012.05.022 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 50 ◽

pp. 451-455 ◽

Cited By ~ 52

Author(s):

Quang Ngoc La ◽

Andy H. Lee ◽

Lynn B. Meuleners ◽

Dat Van Duong

Keyword(s):

Road Traffic ◽

Road Traffic Crash ◽

Traffic Crash ◽

Taxi Drivers ◽

Factors Associated

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Magnitude of preterm hospital neonatal mortality and associated factors in northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051161 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. e051161

Author(s):

Bekahegn Girma ◽

Jemberu Nigussie

Keyword(s):

Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽

Respiratory Distress ◽

Neonatal Mortality ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Distress Syndrome ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Northern Ethiopia ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated

ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the magnitude of preterm neonatal mortality in hospitals and associated factors in northern Ethiopia.DesignInstitutional-based cross-sectional study.SettingComprehensive specialised hospitals in the Tigray region, northern Ethiopia.ParticipantsPreterm neonates admitted in Ayder and Aksum comprehensive specialised hospitalsPrimary outcomeMagnitude of preterm neonatal mortality.Secondary outcomeFactors associated with preterm neonatal mortalityResultThis study was conducted from 1 April 2019 to 15 May 2019 among 336 participants with a response rate of 96.8%. The magnitude of preterm neonatal mortality was 28.6% (95% CI: 24.0 to 33.7). In multivariable logistic regression, respiratory distress syndrome (adjusted odd ratio (AOR)=2.85; 95% CI: 1.35 to 6.00), apnoea of prematurity (AOR=5.45; 95% CI: 1.32 to 22.5), nulli parity (AOR=3.63; 95% CI: 1.59 to 8.24) and grand parity (AOR=3.21; 95% CI: 1.04 to 9.94) were significant factors associated with preterm neonatal mortality. However, receiving Kangaroo mother care (AOR=0.08; 95% CI: 0.03 to 0.20) and feeding initiated during hospitalisation (AOR=0.07; 95% CI: 0.03 to 0.15) were protective against preterm neonatal mortality.ConclusionsThe magnitude of preterm neonatal mortality in hospitals was still high. Interventions geared towards curbing preterm in-hospital neonatal mortality should strengthen early diagnosis and treatment of preterm newborns with respiratory distress syndrome and apnoea of prematurity; while concomitantly reinforcing the implementation of kangaroo care and early feeding initiation is important.

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