Risk factors associated with quad bike crashes: a protocol for systematic review of observational studies

Menon, Preetha; El-Sadig, Mohamed; Khan, Moien Ab; Östlundh, Linda; El-Deyarbi, Marwan; Al‐Rifai, Rami H.; Grivna, Michal

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044456

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“…Agricultural vehicle crashes, loss of control, and lateral rollovers, as well as workers falling or slipping off the tractor are major causes of injury and fatality for farmers ( 35 ). Furthermore, unstable design and limited perceptibility of farm vehicles increase the likelihood of rollover and collision ( 36 ). Agriculture work also involves the use of various types of hazardous equipment.…”

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Profile and risk factors in farmer injuries: a review based on Haddon matrix and 5 E’s risk reduction strategy

Qi,

Yao,

Cong

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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Farmers are considered a high-risk group for intentional and unintentional injuries. This review identified significant risk factors for agricultural injuries in farmers and explored injury prevention countermeasures based on the literature. Therefore, CiteSpace software was used to analyze the relevant literature in this field. Additionally, we identified both key risk factors and countermeasures using the Haddon matrix and the 5 E’s risk reduction strategies conceptual framework, respectively. The risk factors were identified from four categories (host, agent, physical environment, and social environment) corresponding to three phases (pre-event, event, and post-event). Interventions of 5 E’s risk reduction strategies including education, engineering, enforcement, economic, and emergency response have been proven effective in preventing injuries or reducing their severity. Our findings provide a comprehensive foundation and research direction for the study and prevention of injuries among farmers.

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Profile and risk factors in farmer injuries: a review based on Haddon matrix and 5 E’s risk reduction strategy

Qi,

Yao,

Cong

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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“…The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines for reporting systematic reviews [20] and was prospectively registered online with Prospero [CRD42020170245]. A detailed peer-reviewed study protocol with a preliminary search strategy and inclusion and exclusion criteria has been published elsewhere [28].…”

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“…The search was initially conducted in June 2020 and was updated twice in March 2021 and on October 6, 2021, to include new publications (LÖ and PM). Five biomedical databases, including PubMed (the US National Library of Medicine), Embase (Elsevier), Scopus (Elsevier), APA PsycINFO (EBSCOhost), and Web of Science (Clarivate), were searched using the search string developed and reported elsewhere [28]. Additionally, the IEEE Xplore Digital Library (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering) and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (ProQuest) were also searched to cover relevant studies published in engineering and technolog y journals, dissertations, and theses.…”

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Risk factors associated with quadbike crashes: a systematic review

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Background Quadbikes or all-terrain vehicles are known for their propensity for crashes resulting in injury, disability, and death. The control of these needless losses resulting from quadbike crashes has become an essential contributor to sustainable development goals. Understanding the risk factors for such injuries is essential for developing preventive policies and strategies. The aim of this review was to identify the risk factors associated with quadbike crashes at multiple levels through a systematic review of a wide range of study designs. Methods The study incorporated a mixed-method systematic review approach and followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines for reporting systematic reviews, including a peer reviewed protocol. This systematic review included observational studies investigating the risk factors associated with quadbike crashes, injuries, or deaths. Seven electronic databases were searched from inception to October 2021. Studies were screened and extracted by three researchers. Quality appraisal was conducted using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Due to extensive heterogeneity, meta-analysis was not conducted. All the risk factors have been presented in a narrative synthesis for discussion following the guidelines for Synthesis without Meta-analysis (SWiM). Results Thirty-nine studies combining an aggregate of 65,170 participants were included in this systematic review. The results indicate that modifiable risk factors, such as the increasing age of driving initiation, reducing substance use, and the use of organized riding parks, could reduce quadbike injuries. Riding practices such as avoiding passengers, avoiding nighttime riding, and using helmets could significantly reduce crashes and injuries among riders. Vehicle modifications such as increasing the wheelbase and limiting engine displacement could also help reduce crash incidence. Traditional interventional methods, such as legislation and training, had a weak influence on reducing quadbike injuries. Conclusion Multiple risk factors are associated with quadbike injuries, with most of them modifiable. Strengthening policies and awareness to minimize risk factors would help in reducing accidents associated with quadbikes. PROSPERO registration number CRD42020170245

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“…With its desert ecosystem and increasing recreational use, intervention strategies in the Middle East require a closer look at the unique risk factors relating to quad bike crashes. A systematic review of quad bike injuries revealed an alarming absence of research on quad bike crashes in the region [ 3 ]. Out of 196 studies exploring the risk factors of quad bike crashes across the globe, only one study briefly analysed the magnitude and risk factors of quad bike crashes in the Middle East was cited [ 4 ].…”

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Collecting behavioral evidence from a highly mobile and seasonal population: A protocol for a survey on quad bike injuries

Menon,

El-Sadig,

Albastaki

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background Quad bikes are popular recreational, four-wheeled bikes in the Middle East. Injury prevention programs targeting quad bike crashes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) need evidence about the risk factors and behaviours associated with these crashes in the target population. This is a protocol for a study aiming to investigate quad bike rider behaviours and to assess the risk factors associated with related injuries in the UAE. Methods This is a cross-sectional observational study aiming to describe a seasonal sport in a desert environment. With an estimated sample size of 451, the survey will follow a three-stage, location-based sampling strategy using the line-transect method. A sampling frame of desert locations with high injury incidences was developed, using Dubai ambulance injury records. Further expansion of the sampling frame was participatory, involving police, enthusiasts, emergency responders and gas station employees. The data collection will be limited to the winter months in fifteen high-injury desert locations across three major Emirates in the UAE. Trained researchers will observe the riders directly in the desert to note their riding habits, followed by a researcher-administered interview on riding and injury history. The interviews will be administered in Arabic and English using Qualtrics software on handheld tablets with offline and online entry mode. In addition, paper-based entry with the same format will be used as a contingency in busy quad bike locations. Conclusion The objective of this study protocol is to develop a comprehensive survey that will furnish substantial evidence for the formulation of effective injury prevention strategies. To enhance the credibility of the recorded riding behaviors, field observations will be employed. The uniqueness of this study lies in its innovative sampling strategy, custom-tailored to accommodate the highly mobile and transient population of desert bikers in the UAE.

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Risk factors associated with quad bike crashes: a protocol for systematic review of observational studies

Cited by 5 publications

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Profile and risk factors in farmer injuries: a review based on Haddon matrix and 5 E’s risk reduction strategy

Profile and risk factors in farmer injuries: a review based on Haddon matrix and 5 E’s risk reduction strategy

Risk factors associated with quadbike crashes: a systematic review

Collecting behavioral evidence from a highly mobile and seasonal population: A protocol for a survey on quad bike injuries

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