scholarly journals Prevalence and Pattern of Road Traffic Accidents among Commercial Motorcyclists in the Central Tongu District, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Kennedy Diema Konlan ◽  
Abdul Razak Doat ◽  
Iddrisu Mohammed ◽  
Roberta Mensima Amoah ◽  
Joel Afram Saah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Head Injuries ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traffic Crashes ◽  
Road Traffic Crashes

Background. The World Health Organisation estimates that 1.35 million people die as a result of road traffic crashes. Motorcycles as a means of transport are increasingly becoming the preferred and easiest means of transportation for most people in developing countries despite the associated risk. This study determined the prevalence and pattern of motorcycle crashes in Adidome among commercial motorcyclists. Methods. A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was used as 114 commercial motorcyclists were recruited to respond to a pretested research questionnaire in the Adidome district of the Volta Region. Data were analyzed using SPSS, version 22.0. Data were presented as simple descriptive statistics. A chi-square relationship was determined using the demographic variables, and the history of accident at a 95% confidence interval with 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results. The prevalence of road traffic crashes at Adidome was 64.0%. Motorcyclists (74.0%) were reported to have been involved in crashes in the past one year prior to the study. Motorcyclists attributed the last accident to excessive speeding (31.5%) and bad roads (23.3%), this accident as a result of colliding with another motorcycle (50.7%), and slippery surfaces (24.7%). The majority (63.0%) of the respondents had an accident once. The consumption of alcohol was associated with the occurrence of an accident as 34.2% occurred among cyclists who drank alcohol, compared with 29.8% who did not (p<0.05). Conclusion. There should be strict implementation of current road traffic regulations of Ghana by the MTTD of the Ghana Police Service, and penalties should be awarded against anybody caught riding a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol. Helmet and other protective devices must be made compulsory for motorcycle riders to prevent injuries, especially head injuries, if an accident occurs.

scholarly journals A proportional odds model of risk behaviors associated with recurrent road traffic crashes among young adults in Kuwait

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Akhtar ◽  
Eisa Aldhafeeri ◽  
Farah Alshammari ◽  
Hana Jafar ◽  
Haya Malhas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Road Traffic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Proportional Odds ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traffic Crashes ◽  
Period Prevalence ◽  
Road Traffic Crashes ◽  
One Year ◽  
Ordinal Outcome

Abstract Background The aims of this cross-sectional study were to i) assess one-year period prevalence of one, two, three or more road traffic crashes (RTCs) as an ordinal outcome and ii) identify the drivers’ characteristics associated with this ordinal outcome among young adult drivers with propensity to recurrent RTCs in Kuwait. Methods During December 2016, 1465 students, 17 years old or older from 15 colleges of Kuwait University participated in this cross-sectional study. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. One-year period prevalence (95% confidence interval (CI)) of one, two, three or more RTCs was computed. Multivariable proportional odds model was used to identify the drivers’ attributes associated with the ordinal outcome. Results One-year period prevalence (%) of one, two and three or more RTCs respectively was 23.1 (95% CI: 21.2, 25.6), 10.9 (95% CI: 9.4, 12.6), and 4.6 (95% CI: 3.6, 5.9). Participants were significantly (p < 0.05) more likely to be in higher RTCs count category than their current or lower RCTs count, if they habitually violated speed limit (adjusted proportional odds ratio (pORadjusted) = 1.40; 95% Cl: 1.13, 1.75), ran through red lights (pORadjusted = 1.64; 95%CI: 1.30, 2.06), frequently (≥ 3) received multiple (> 3) speeding tickets (pORadjusted = 1.63; 95% CI: 1.12, 2.38), frequently (> 10 times) violated no-parking zone during the past year (pORadjusted = 1.64; 95% CI: 1.06, 2.54) or being a patient with epilepsy (pORadjusted = 4.37; 95% CI: 1.63, 11.70). Conclusion High one-year period prevalence of one, two and three or more RTCs was recorded. Targeted education based on identified drivers’ attributes and stern enforcement of traffic laws may reduce the recurrent RTCs incidence in this and other similar populations in the region.

Hubungan Komunikasi Terapeutik Perawat dan Fasilitas dengan Kepuasan Pasien Rawat Inap di Rumah Sakit Umum Cut Meutia Kota Langsa Tahun 2019

2020 ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Bambang Irawan ◽  
Erizal
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organisation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Badan kesehatan dunia yaitu World Health Organisation (WHO) berupaya agar pelayanan kesehatan di dunia ini dapat memberikan suatu sistem pelayanan yang baik untuk meningkatkan derajat kesehatan masyarakat diberbagai belahan dunia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan komunikasi terapeutik perawat dan fasilitas dengan kepuasan pasien rawat inap di Rumah Sakit Umum Cut Meutia Kota Langsa tahun 2019. Penelitian ini bersifat analitik dengan desain penelitian cross sectional study. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 84 responden yang merupakan pasien rawat inap. Data dianalisa secara univarat dan bivariat menggunakan uji Chi square. Hasil penelitian diperoleh ada hubungan komunikasi terapeutik perawat dengan kepuasan pasien rawat inap di Rumah Sakit Umum Cut Meutia Kota Langsa tahun 2019 dengan nilai p-value (0,007) dan ada hubungan fasilitas dengan kepuasan pasien rawat inap di Rumah Sakit Umum Cut Meutia Kota Langsa tahun 2019 dengan nilai p-value (0,030).

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Risky Driving Habits in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7338
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Al-Wathinani ◽  
David C. Schwebel ◽  
Abrar H. Al-Nasser ◽  
Afnan K. Alrugaib ◽  
Hessah I. Al-Suwaidan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traffic Crashes ◽  
Risky Driving ◽  
Road Traffic Crashes ◽  
Driver's License

Road traffic crashes represent a substantial global public health issue. In Saudi Arabia, which is the focus area of this research, road traffic crashes kill over 130,000 people annually, accounting for almost 5% of deaths in that country. A cross-sectional study with 316 participants holding a valid Saudi driver’s license was conducted via the internet from December 2019 to March 2020 to collect information about the prevalence of risky driving habits among Saudi drivers. The sample was predominantly men and aged between 20 and 39, which is representative of the population of drivers in Saudi Arabia. Drivers generally reported engaging in safe behaviors, although they did state that they drove above the legal speed limit, drove aggressively around slow drivers, and became distracted while driving with some frequency. Multivariate analyses suggested men took more risks than women and younger drivers took more risks than older ones. We conclude that the behavior among drivers in Saudi Arabia generally matches those in other cultures and countries, with men and young adults taking the most risks while driving. Preventative strategies should be developed and implemented in Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals A Comparison of International and National References to the Prevalence of Stunting in Pakistani School-age Girls

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asima Karim ◽  
Rizwan Qaisar
Keyword(s):  
Local Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Kappa Statistics ◽  
School Age ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Background: Epidemiology of stunting in <5 years old is well characterized, however its prevalence in adolescence is inconsistent in different geographical locations. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of stunting in schoolgirls of Punjab, Pakistan according to international and national references, to standardize references and devise strategies to combat stunting in adolescent girls of Punjab, Pakistan.Methods: In this population wide cross-sectional study, 10,050 schoolgirls aged 8-16 years from 12 different districts of northern, central and southern Punjab were analysed. Prevalence of stunting was calculated by applying Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO) height-for-age references and the national reference for study population. We used Cohen’s kappa statistics to analyse agreement of our data with reference values and chi square test was used as the test of trend.Results: Marked overestimation of prevalence of stunting was observed (22.72% and 17.49% according to CDC and WHO respectively) in comparison to local reference (4.94%). There was an increasing trend of prevalence of stunting with higher age according to CDC and WHO references; however, data was comparable across all the age groups when local references were applied.Conclusion: We recommend that prevalence of stunting in school-age girls should be determined by applying local height reference rather than international ones to plan health strategies and treatments in local population.

scholarly journals A capacity assessment of healthcare workers to provide second-line antiretroviral therapy in Malawi: 2016

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wingston Ng'ambi ◽  
Yusuf Babaye ◽  
Paul Nyasulu ◽  
Andreas Jahn ◽  
Abiba Longwe-Ngwira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Second Line ◽  
First Line ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Patients

INTRODUCTION: According to the estimates by the World Health Organisation, Malawi is lagging behind for the number of patients that should have been on second-line ART. In settings like Malawi the low switching is attributable to low knowledge of clinical assessment for first-line antiretroviral treatment (ART) failure. We analyzed the knowledge level of different cadres of health workers on the management of second-line ART. METHODS: This cross-sectional study assessed readiness of first-line ART providers to provide second-line ART in the 26 districts of Malawi. Descriptive statistics were conducted using STATA v15.0. The passing score was 80%. Associations were assessed using Chi-Square tests. Statistical significance was placed at P<0.05. RESULTS: Of the 754 ART providers assessed, 290 (38%) were eligible to prescribe second-line ARVs. We observed significant differences for eligibility by cadre and district (P<0.001). Furthermore, 69% of the ART providers correctly identified second-line ARVs while 9% of the providers correctly chose second-line ARVs for management of different side-effects. Both competencies varied by cadre and district (P<0.001). Of the ART providers, 9% correctly interpreted the VL results which we found to significantly vary by cadre (P<0.001) and not districts. However, 78% of ART providers were able to prescribe correct dose of second-line ART which did not significantly vary by cadre (P=0.27). Spatial analysis showed Thyolo and Chiradzulu as high performing districts. CONCLUSIONS: This assessment found that registered nurses had comparable knowledge to medical doctors and clinical officers in most areas but not in correctly selecting second line ARVs. To strengthen task shifting approaches, capacity building should focus on how to correctly select second line regimen and interpret viral load results. Training activities should also consider regional and district-level variability in capacity.

scholarly journals Visual assessment of commercial drivers in the South West Region of Cameroon

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brice Nguedia Vofo ◽  
Doris Ako Ayuk ◽  
Jacob Pe’er ◽  
Alain Chichom-Mefire ◽  
Nicholas Tendongfor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Road Traffic ◽  
Visual Assessment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traffic Crashes ◽  
Poor Vision ◽  
Road Traffic Crashes ◽  
Visual Status ◽  
Commercial Drivers ◽  
Good Vision

Abstract Background Driving is a visually intensive task. In Cameroon, where the burden of road traffic deaths is high, visual assessment is not universally performed before the issuance of driver licenses. This study aims to assess the visual status of commercial drivers (CDs) in the southwestern region of Cameroon, and to find its relation to road traffic crashes (RTCs). Methods This work was a cross-sectional community-based study on CDs in Limbe and Buea. Questionnaires were used to assess sociodemographic parameters, the incidence of RTCs, and self-reported visual status. Visual acuity (VA) was measured using a standard Snellen chart at 6 m. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive methods: frequencies, the paired Student’s t-test, and the chi-square test. Results Two hundred seven CDs were enrolled in this study, all of which were male, with a mean age of 41.8 ± 12.1 years. A total of 15.0% had undergone an eye exam prior to licensure, and 3.4% had undergone an eye exam within the past 10 years. The VA in the better-seeing eye of participants was less than 6/9 and 6/12 in 14.1 and 10.6% of CDs, respectively. Seventy-five percent of CDs with self-reported poor vision and 95% of CDs with VA < 0.5 had a history of RTCs compared to 55.8% of CDs with self-reported good vision and 55.7% of CDs with VA ≥ 0.5 (p < 0.05). Injuries from RTCs were more common in CDs with self-reported poor vision (81.1%) and in those with VA < 0.5 (90.5%) compared to CDs who self-reported good vision (55.8%) and those with VA ≥ 0.5 (55.7%) (p < 0.05). Conclusions A large proportion of CDs did not undergo a visual assessment before the issuance or renewal of their driver licenses. A substantial number of CDs had poor vision in their better-seeing eye and suffered from RTCs and related injuries, which suggests that the visual status of CDs in Cameroon is related to the gruesome number of road traffic crashes and deaths in the country. Therefore, concerned authorities should consider making vision tests a necessary requirement for the obtention of driver licenses.

scholarly journals Motorized Two-Wheeler Accidents; A leading Cause of Death and Disabilities: Autopsy Based Study in Tertiary Care Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Filza Ali ◽  
◽  
Mushtaq Ahmed ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Detailed Examination ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traffic Crashes ◽  
Road Traffic Crashes ◽  
Motorcycle Accidents ◽  
Fatal Injuries

Background: More than half of all road traffic deaths in the world occur among vulnerable road users including pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists whereas; motorcyclists contribute almost one fourth of the death toll of road traffic crashes. Implementation of suitable strategies to address the issues of road traffic crashes is much difficult without information, absolute value of the problem, patterns and risks of injuries & death. Objective: To determine the different patterns, severity and distribution of injuries & their frequency in motorized two wheelers accidents. Study Design: Cross-sectional Study. Settings: Study was conducted in the department of Forensic Medicine at Nishtar Medical University, Multan Pakistan. Duration: One year from January 01, 2018 to December 31, 2018. Methodology: Total 167 cases died of road traffic accidents brought for autopsy and of those, 104 cases were reported to be died of motorcycle accidents involving both riders & pillion riders. The data of victim’s age, gender, site and pattern of injuries were obtained through detailed examination of the hospital record, autopsy reports and police inquest. The injuries over head, neck & thoraco abdominal region were given due consideration being dangerous to life. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Results: Of the total 104 cases died in motorcycle accidents; 99 (95.20%) were males & 5 (4.80%) female. Riders died in 81 (77.89%) cases & pillion riders 23 (22.11%). The age group between 21-40 years involved 67 (64.42%) cases; maximum injuries were observed on Head/Face affecting 84 (80.8%) cases while on thorax 26 (25%) cases, Neck/Spine 12 (11.5%), pelvis 14 (13.4%) and abdominal area sustained injuries in 8 (7.6%) cases. As regard pattern of injuries; abrasions were found in 48 (31%) cases, lacerations 38 (24%), contusions 14 (9%) while fractures were observed in 56 (36%) cases. Among fatal injuries, 74 (71%) were found on Head, 7 (6.7%) over cervical spines, 3 (2.8%) on limbs whereas fatal injuries on thorax & Abdomino-pelvic areas were found 6 (9.6%) in each category. Of the total 81 riders, fractures of skull were observed in 59 (73%) cases and of 23 pillion riders, 16 (69.5%) got fracture of skull. Conclusion: Male riders of motorcycles belonging to age range 21-40 years were more prone to fatal injuries i.e., fractures of skull, neck, spine & Abdomino-thoracic injuries. Abrasions, contusions and lacerations were the most common type of injuries. Helmet legislation needs to be supported by strong enforcement and social marketing campaigns. Reducing the incidence by strict implementation of traffic rules and safety education via electronic & print media is need of the day.

scholarly journals The Pattern of Road Traffic Crashes in South East Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdieh Rad ◽  
Alexandra LC Martiniuk ◽  
Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam ◽  
Mahdi Mohammadi ◽  
Fariborz Rashedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Seat Belt ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Motor Vehicle Crashes ◽  
Vehicle Crashes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traffic Crashes ◽  
Road Traffic Crashes ◽  
East Of Iran

<p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> In the present study, the epidemiologic aspects of road traffic crashes in South East of Iran are described.</p><p><strong>METHODS:</strong> This cross-sectional study included the profile of 2398 motor vehicle crashes recorded in the police office in one Year in South East of Iran. Data collected included: demographics, the type of crash, type of involved vehicle, location of crash and factors contributing to the crash. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> Collisions with other vehicles or objects contributed the highest proportion (62.4%) of motor vehicle crashes. Human factors including careless driving, violating traffic laws, speeding, and sleep deprivation/fatigue were the most important causal factors accounting for 90% of road crashes. Data shows that 41% of drivers were not using a seat belt at the time of crash. One- third of the crashes resulted in injury (25%) or death (5%).</p><p><strong>CONCLUSIONS:</strong> Reckless driving such as speeding and violation of traffic laws are major risk factors for crashes in the South East of Iran. This highlights the need for education along with traffic law enforcement to reduce motor vehicle crashes in future.<strong></strong></p>

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