Parameters affecting seat belt use in Greece

Abstract

The objective of this research is the exploration of seat belt use in Greece and particularly the identification of the parameters affecting seat belt use in Greece. A national field survey was conducted for the analytical recording of seat belt use. A binary logistic regression model was developed, and the impact of each parameter on seat belt use in Greece was quantified. Parameters included in the model concern characteristics of car occupants (gender, age and position in the car), the type of the car and the type of the road network. The data collection revealed that in Greece, the non-use of seat belt on the urban road network was higher than on the national and rural road network and young and older men use seat belts the least. The developed model showed that travelling on a national road is negative for not wearing the seat belt. Finally, the variable with the highest impact on not wearing a seat belt is being a passenger on the back seats.

Assessment of seat belt use in University of Cape Coast campus, Ghana

“…Out of which, gender, age and the seating positions play a significant role in the use of seat belt (Sam, 2015;Yannis et al, 2011). Female vehicle occupants irrespective of the seating position use seat belts more because they have a higher risk perception (Crandon et al, 2006;Sam, 2015;Sangowawa et al, 2010;Şimşekoğlu et al, 2013).…”

“…Of all vehicle occupants, drivers use seat belts the most followed by the front-right passengers with rear passengers wearing seat belts the least (Afukaar et al, 2010;Sangowawa et al, 2005Sangowawa et al, , 2010Yannis et al, 2011). The differences in seat belt use in relation to different seating positions were primarily governed by risk perceptions.…”

“…Gender, age, type of vehicle, use of vehicle and seating positions affect the use of seat belt irrespective of geographical setting in both the developing and developed countries (Sam, 2015;Sangowawa et al, 2010;Simons & Edunyah, 2014;Simsekoglu & Lajunen, 2008;Yannis et al, 2011). Out of which, gender, age and the seating positions play a significant role in the use of seat belt (Sam, 2015;Yannis et al, 2011).…”

“…Young and older vehicle occupants use seat belt the least (Afukaar et al, 2010;Yannis et al, 2011). The reasons are forgetfulness, laziness, perceived low risk of injury, and discomfort (Begg & Langley, 2000).…”

“…The rate of seat belt use in the academic institutions is expected to be higher than that of conventional towns and cities because of higher socio-economic characteristics (such as educational status and income level) (Briggs et al, 2008;Clayton & Helms, 2009;Han et al, 2015;Pastò & Baker, 2001;Popoola et al, 2013). Rate of seat belts use also differs on national, urban and rural/feeder road network (Popoola et al, 2013;Yannis et al, 2011).…”