Motorcycle injuries as an emerging public health problem in Mwanza city, Tanzania: A call for urgent intervention

Chalya, Phillipo L; Mabula, Joseph B; Ngayomela, I H; Kanumba, Emmanuel S.; Chandika, Alphonce B; Giiti, Geofrey; Mawala, B; Balumuka, Darius D

doi:10.4314/thrb.v12i4.55500

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6] The unavailability of organized urban public transport coupled with strict rules and crackdown on non-road worthy vehicles in Cameroonsince 2010, created a deficiency in urban transport. Hence commercial motorcycle popularly known as bendsikin and okada/achaba in French and English speaking Cameroon respectively has become a com mon means of transportation in major cities in the country.The low cost of purchase, fuel consumption and easy maintenance has continued to favour an increase in motorcycle transportation.…”

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Dentofacial injuries in commercial motorcycle accidents in Cameroon: Pattern and cost implication of care

Agbor¹,

Azodo²,

Ebot³

et al. 2014

Afr H. Sci.

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Objective: To assess the pattern of dentofacial injuries in commercial motorcycle accidents among riders and passengers in Cameroon. Methods: This was a hospital based study conducted in 6 out of 10 regional capitals in the months of December 2011 to September 2012. Analyzed information included age, gender, residence, role on the motorcycle (rider or passenger), type, pattern and month of injury, cost, duration and patient's perception about the cost of treatment. Results: A total of 387 patients were studied with majority of the patients being 21-30 years (39.8%), males (63.8%), passengers (57.3%) and urban dwellers (85.8%). Most of the injuries occurred in December (20.7%), January (19.4%) and February (20.2%). Soft tissue injuries were most frequent (91.2%) followed by trauma to the teeth (83.5%), of which 62.3% were tooth loss. Mandibular fracture was commoner than maxillary fracture; (45% versus 25.3%). A total of 44.2% of patients received their treatment as in-patients. The treatment of the dentofacial injuries among 64.3% of the patients lasted for more than a month. A total of 51.9% of the patients spent 100,000 francs ($200) or more for their treatment. More than half (51.4%) of the patients perceived the cost of treatment as expensive. Conclusion: Dentofacial injuries in commercial motorcycle accidents necessitated hospital admission and lengthy treatment time with high attendant cost. Preventing these injuries will serves as a form of poverty reduction as money that will be used by the victim to better their life is not used to correct deformities or treat injuries.

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confidence: 52%

Dentofacial injuries in commercial motorcycle accidents in Cameroon: Pattern and cost implication of care

Agbor¹,

Azodo²,

Ebot³

et al. 2014

Afr H. Sci.

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“…Students and businessmen were the most injured because of the rush through heavy traffic to get to their businesses and to the school. Similar observation was noted in the previous study by others [8][9]. Various reports in India have shown that the outcome of RTA is not only a health hazard but also an economic burden.…”

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Study of Orthopedic Injuries Pattern by Road Traffic Accident Victims

Sinha¹

2017

IJLSSR

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ABSTRACT-Road traffic accidents (RTA) are a continuing endemic occurrence both in the developed and developing countries leading to one of the highest causes of mortality and morbidity. A Road Traffic Accident (RTA) can be defined as, 'An event that occurs on a way or street open to public traffic; resulting in one or more persons being injured or killed, where at least one moving vehicle is involved. The current study is a cross sectional study seen the pattern of injuries occurred by RTA. Total numbers of 384 RTA victims were undertaken in this study at Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College, Saharsa, Bihar, India from Jan 2016 to June 2016. Total numbers of 384 RTA victims were undertaken in this study. Age & sex wise distribution were analyzed. Types of injury, causes, and outcome were also analyzed. In this study we were concluded that the age and sex distribution is independent of accident occurrence. It is clear that fractures on head & face are common in RTA. Fractures in lower limb & upper limb are also common in road traffic accidents. Present study showed that the motorcyclist is at more risk. Various reports in India have shown that the outcome of RTA is not only a health hazard but also an economic burden.

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“…The majority (90.9%) was of Bantu ethnicity and over three quarters (77%) had no formal or primary level education. This participant population generally compares to that of other studies in other low and middle income countries 7,[15][16] . In this study only 18.6% of the participants reported wearing crash helmets at the time of the road crash.…”

Section: African Health Sciences Vol 15 Issue 3 September 2015mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For a country that struggles with under funding of healthcare 24 , these are colossal sums of money to spend on a single preventable disease condition. On the other hand, as seen in this study and many others, most victims are young men in their more productive years 6,8,10,[15][16] . The resultant reduced productivity and chronic disability that many of these crash victims suffer makes them a financial and social burden to their families and the community at large.…”

Section: African Health Sciences Vol 15 Issue 3 September 2015mentioning

confidence: 99%

The scourge of head injury among commercial motorcycle riders in Kampala; a preventable clinical and public health menace

Kamulegeya¹,

Kizito²,

Nassali³

et al. 2015

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: Trauma is an increasingly important cause of disease globally. Half of this trauma is from road traffic injuries with motorcycles contributing 21-58%. Low protective gear use, lack of regulation and weak traffic law enforcement contribute to unsafe nature of commercial motorcycles also known as "boda boda" in Uganda. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of protective gear use, the occurrence of head injury and the relationship between the two among commercial motorcycle riders in Kampala. Methods: Following ethical approval we recruited consecutive consenting participants to this analytical cross-sectional study. Data was collected using pretested interviewer administered questionnaires, double entered in Epidata and analyzed with STATA. Proportions and means were used to summarize data. Odds ratios were calculated for association between wearing helmets and occurrence and severity of head injury. Results: All 328 participants recruited were male. Of these, 18.6% used Protective gear and 71.1 % sustained head injury. Helmets protected users from head injury (OR 0.43, 95% CI, 0.23-0.8) and significantly reduced its severity when it occurred. Conclusion: Protective gear use was low, with high occurrence of head injury among commercial motorcycle riders in Uganda. More effective strategies are needed to promote protective gear use among Uganda's commercial motorcycle riders.

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Motorcycle injuries as an emerging public health problem in Mwanza city, Tanzania: A call for urgent intervention

Cited by 83 publications

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Dentofacial injuries in commercial motorcycle accidents in Cameroon: Pattern and cost implication of care

Dentofacial injuries in commercial motorcycle accidents in Cameroon: Pattern and cost implication of care

Study of Orthopedic Injuries Pattern by Road Traffic Accident Victims

The scourge of head injury among commercial motorcycle riders in Kampala; a preventable clinical and public health menace

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