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

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.

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Factors associated with risky driving behaviors for road traffic crashes among professional car drivers in Bahirdar city, northwest Ethiopia, 2016: a cross-sectional study

Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1186/s12199-019-0772-1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen ◽

Yitayew Ashagrie Tesfaye ◽

Haimanot Gebrehiwot Moges ◽

Resom Berhe Gebremedin

Keyword(s):

Road Traffic ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Northwest Ethiopia ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Traffic Crashes ◽

Road Traffic Crashes ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Driving Behaviors ◽

Risky Driving Behaviors

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

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2020/9493718 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Kennedy Diema Konlan ◽

Abdul Razak Doat ◽

Iddrisu Mohammed ◽

Roberta Mensima Amoah ◽

Joel Afram Saah ◽

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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.

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The Prevalence of Risky Driving Habits in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13137338 ◽

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 ◽

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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.

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The Pattern of Road Traffic Crashes in South East Iran

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v8n9p149 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (9) ◽

pp. 149 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

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

BACKGROUND: In the present study, the epidemiologic aspects of road traffic crashes in South East of Iran are described.METHODS: 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.RESULTS: 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%).CONCLUSIONS: 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.

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Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) Evaluation of Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh ◽

10.3329/jninb.v6i2.50745 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 78-81

Author(s):

Md Tauhidul Islam Chowdhury ◽

Mohammad Shah Jahirul Hoque Chowdhury ◽

Mohammad Sadekur Rahman Sarkar ◽

KM Ahasan Ahmed ◽

Md Nazmul Kabir ◽

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Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽

Computed Tomography Angiography ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Multiple Aneurysm ◽

Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽

One Year ◽

Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Background: In evaluation of non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage CT angiography (CTA) has 97-98% sensitivity and near 100% specificity. Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the CTA findings of CT positive non traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Methodology: This is an observational cross sectional study performed in Neurology department of National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital, Dhaka over one year period (January 2019 to December 2019). Total 87 CT positive subarachnoid hemorrhage cases were purposively included in this study. All CT positive patients underwent CTA of Cerebral vessels for further evaluation. The angiography were evaluated by competent neuro-radiologists blinded about the study. Result: Among 87 patients, 40.2% were male and 59.8% were female. The average age was 53.33±11.1 years. Among the studied patient the source of bleeding was found 78.16% aneurysmal and 21.84% non-aneurysmal. 85.30% patients had single aneurysm and 14.70% had multiple aneurysm. The highest number of patient had Acom aneurysm (41.17%) followed by MCA (22.05%), ICA (13.23%), ACA (7.35%) and vertebral artery (1.14%) in order of frequency. Among the multiple aneurysm group most of the patients had combination of Acom, MCA and ICA aneurysm. Conclusion: From this study, we can conclude that CTA can be used as the primary diagnostic tool in evaluation of spontaneous SAH. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2020;6(2): 78-81

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