Association of age and severe injury in young motorcycle riders: A cross-sectional study from Karachi, Pakistan

Khan, Uzma Rahim; Razzak, Junaid Abdul; Jooma, Rashid; Wärnberg, Martin Gerdin

doi:10.1016/j.injury.2022.04.017

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“…Partly similar to our results (90.2%), a study conducted in Pakistan, indicated that most of the victims suffered from soft tissue damage (95.9%) 13 .…”

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confidence: 92%

An Analysis of Dog and Cat Bite Cases Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bursa

KILIÇ,

CANDER,

ZEYBEK

et al. 2023

Eurasian Journal of Toxicology

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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of dog and cat bite cases in Bursa, Turkey through 2018–2022. Materials and Methods: A retrospective patient review was carried out. This study was conducted in the department of the Emergency Medicine of Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey. The injury patterns and epidemiologic data of the patients were evaluated. A total of 92 animal bite cases were reviewed. Results and Conclusion: This study was enrolled 49 men (53.3%) and 43 women (46.7%) with an average age of 37.09± 16.65 years. None of them died as a consequence of animal bite. The findings indicate that a significant correlation was found between the site of injury, the type of wound, antibiotic use, and the species of the biting animals [(p=0.001), (p

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“…Partly similar to our results (90.2%), a study conducted in Pakistan, indicated that most of the victims suffered from soft tissue damage (95.9%) 13 .…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

An Analysis of Dog and Cat Bite Cases Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bursa

KILIÇ,

CANDER,

ZEYBEK

et al. 2023

Eurasian Journal of Toxicology

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“…This sense of selfassuredness, in turn, inclines them toward operating their motorcycles at elevated speeds [3]. Moreover, substantiating our choice further, the research findings of Khan et al [9] expound upon the correlation between possessing a driver's license and amplified self-confidence, particularly among individuals aged 18 to 19 within the YAM demographic. This boost in self-confidence has been observed to lead to the adoption of aggressive driving behaviors, thereby elevating the susceptibility to accidents and subsequent fatalities.…”

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Crash Severity Analysis of Young Adult Motorcyclists: A Comparison of Urban and Rural Local Roadways

Champahom,

Se,

Aryuyo

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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In developing nations, motorcycles are a ubiquitous mode of transportation on local road networks, contributing to a substantial frequency of traffic accidents and fatalities. These occurrences exhibit significant discrepancies between urban and rural road environments. Specifically, urban roads exhibit greater traffic density and more robust law enforcement presence compared to their rural counterparts, factors that invariably influence vehicular speeds. Consequently, these variations in speed are associated with the adoption of riskier behaviors by motorists, with a pronounced impact on Young Adult Motorcyclists (YAMs) who demonstrate a heightened propensity for engaging in perilous activities, such as operating a motorcycle while under the influence or executing excessively close maneuvers. This study seeks to examine the factors that influence injury severity among YAM on local roads by contrasting urban and rural roadways, taking into account the different roadway contexts. Data from motorcycle crashes on local roads in Thailand between 2018 and 2020 were analyzed using the Random Parameter Logit Models with Unobserved Heterogeneity in Means and Variances (RPLMV) approach to investigate the relationship between contributing factors and YAM injury severity. The findings revealed several critical insights into the factors influencing the severity of motorcycle accidents, particularly among YAM on local urban roads. It is evident that a confluence of factors, including the absence of a valid driver’s license, exceeding designated speed limits, and the involvement of male drivers, significantly elevates the probability of fatal outcomes in these accidents. Our analysis has also unveiled intriguing patterns in nighttime accidents involving motorcycles, where those with functioning vehicle lights and those occurring under the cover of darkness without proper illumination share notable similarities in terms of severity. Furthermore, our research has emphasized that accidents transpiring outside city confines during nighttime hours with adequate lighting exhibit a negligible impact on higher crash severity. The key findings advocate for the development and implementation of targeted policy recommendations and countermeasures to alleviate the severity of accidents involving YAM. This includes a proposition to bolster law enforcement efforts, particularly in regions beyond city borders, and to enforce strict adherence to regulations concerning driver’s license verifications. Our study offers a crucial foundation for future research and policy development aimed at improving road safety and reducing the severity of motorcycle accidents, with the ultimate goal of safeguarding the lives of YAM.

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“…This study recommends the need to increase education about travel safety, enforcement of traffic law rules, and roadside safety features that have the potential to reduce the severity of drivers involved in single accidents (20,21). Previous study in Pakistan also mention that age was strongly correlated with the severity of injury (22).…”

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confidence: 82%

“…Assessment is more difficult, because injuries are frequently internal, multiple and not obvious initially. The risk of missing serious injuries can only be lessened by a systematic approach and repeated assessments (22).…”

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confidence: 99%

Risk Factors of Injury Severity Level in Foreign Tourists Visiting Bali

Budiapsari,

Widhidewi,

Muliawan

et al. 2023

MMJ

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Background: Injuries are the highest cause of death for international tourists, especially injuries caused by traffic accidents. The severity level of injury is the most cause of death. It is necessary to analyze the risk factor of injury severity among international travelers visiting Bali. Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for injury severity in foreign tourists visiting Bali. Methods: This cross-sectional analytic study used foreign tourists visiting an international hospital in Bali as the research sample. This research was conducted by analyzing medical records using Injury Severity Score. Data on respondent characteristics, including age, gender, and injury characteristics, including location, type of injury, degree of severity, and injury mechanism, were analyzed using cross-tabulation. Results: The most types of trauma were closed fractures, 49 people (45.4%), and the most common causes were traffic accidents, namely 39 (36.1%) people. Based on the injury region, the lower Extremity is 36 (33.3%) mostly. Conclusion: Age, gender, type of injury, and mechanism of the accident was significant factor influencing the severity of injury among travelers visiting Bali (p<0.05).

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Association of age and severe injury in young motorcycle riders: A cross-sectional study from Karachi, Pakistan

Cited by 11 publications

References 31 publications

An Analysis of Dog and Cat Bite Cases Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bursa

An Analysis of Dog and Cat Bite Cases Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bursa

Crash Severity Analysis of Young Adult Motorcyclists: A Comparison of Urban and Rural Local Roadways

Risk Factors of Injury Severity Level in Foreign Tourists Visiting Bali

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