Perceived susceptibility to and perceived causes of road traffic injuries in an urban and rural area of Tanzania

Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Moshiro, Candida; Hemed, Yusuf; Heuch, Ivar; Kvåle, Gunnar

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2005.06.022

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“…In contrary, a study in Tanzania showed that drivers who were not having driving experience found to be with high risky driving behaviors [19]. Unlike to the above studies, our study showed that driving experience was not found as a predictor variable for risky driving behavior which needs further investigation for explanation.…”

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Risky driving behaviors for road traffic accident among drivers in Mekele city, Northern Ethiopia

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BackgroundDue to its perception as a disease of development, road traffic accident and related injuries tend to be under recognized as a major health problem in developing countries. However, majority of the world's fatalities on the roads occur in low income and middle income countries. Since the main cause of road traffic accident is attributed to human risky behaviors, it is important to identify significant factors for risky behaviors of drivers.MethodsA quantitative cross-sectional study with a sample size of 350 drivers was conducted in April 2011. The study was conducted among Taxi, Bajaj (three tire vehicles) and private owned car drivers. After proportion to size allocation for Taxi (75), Baja (103) and private owned car (172) drivers, we used systematic random sampling method to identify illegible study subjects. Data was collected with face to face interview using a pretested questioner. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis was done using SPSS version 16.ResultsThe mean age of the respondents was 28.7 (SD 9.9). Majority were 339 (96.9%) males. Significant number of the study subjects 233 (66.6%) had risky driving behaviors. More than a quarter 100 (28.6%) had less knowledge about basic traffic signs. Majority of drivers 181 (51.7%) had negative attitude towards risky driving behaviors. Significant percent of them 148 (42.3%) had a habit of using mobile phone while driving vehicle and 28 (9.7%) had experience of driving after drinking alcohol. All the Bajaj, 97(62.6%) house car and 58(37.4%) taxi unfasten their seat belt while driving. Majority 303 (86.6%) followed the recommended speed limit of driving. About 66 (18.9%) of them had experience of punishment or warning by traffic polices in the previous 1 year and 77 (22%) ever had car accident while driving.ConclusionsDrivers of secondary education and with high average monthly income were more likely to have risky driving behavior. Having supportive attitude towards risky driving behaviors and not getting advice about risky driving from significant others increases the likelihood of developing risky driving behavior. Interventions targeted at developing negative attitude towards risky driving behaviors on drivers and significant others should be implemented to bring positive behavior change. The interventions need to be segmented with educational status and income.

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Risky driving behaviors for road traffic accident among drivers in Mekele city, Northern Ethiopia

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“…Students reporting frequent helmet use were characterized by a high-perceived threat of a TWMV-related injury, which seemed to be associated with both prior injury experience and information on helmet wearing from “significant others,” particularly their parents. This is in accordance with the notion that personal and vicarious experience with a threat increases its perceived likelihood,22 and that social encouragement and parental involvement play a significant role in safety behaviors 23. In contrast, students reporting helmet non-use were characterized by a low-threat perception, which appeared to be attributed either to adolescent egocentrism and feelings of invulnerability or to lack of knowledge and experience in identifying risk.…”

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Understanding reasons for non-compliance in motorcycle helmet use among adolescents in Greece

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“…Most available results are from South Africa and are concerned with superstition of cab drivers [45], perception of accident causes [46], youth risk behaviours [47], and psychosocial impact of road traffic injuries on drivers and relatives [48]. A study from Tanzania [49] has compared perceptions in rural and urban areas, and points out the key role of the media. In regards to actual prevention campaigns, I found one study reporting the perceptions of 50 professional drivers in Ghana of a campaign using TV spots [50].…”

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Road Traffic Injury Is an Escalating Burden in Africa and Deserves Proportionate Research Efforts

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Perceived susceptibility to and perceived causes of road traffic injuries in an urban and rural area of Tanzania

Cited by 29 publications

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Risky driving behaviors for road traffic accident among drivers in Mekele city, Northern Ethiopia

Risky driving behaviors for road traffic accident among drivers in Mekele city, Northern Ethiopia

Understanding reasons for non-compliance in motorcycle helmet use among adolescents in Greece

Road Traffic Injury Is an Escalating Burden in Africa and Deserves Proportionate Research Efforts

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