Awareness level of safe driving knowledge and practice of specific population drivers: behavioral assessment and educational intervention
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-01948-5
Abstract: This study aimed to assess car-driving behaviors and attitudes and to measure the changes in the knowledge and behavioral practices associated with road safety measures of 1333 randomly selected young-adult participants (aged 18–24 years) from… read more here.
Keywords: educational intervention; traffic injuries; awareness level; road ... See more keywords
Increased risk of road traffic injuries in individuals with insomnia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jth.2021.101030
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Few studies have clinically assessed road traffic injuries in individuals with insomnia. This study examined the epidemiological characteristics of road traffic injuries in individuals with insomnia and identified relevant factors. Methods In this… read more here.
Keywords: traffic injuries; road; insomnia; road traffic ... See more keywords
Burden of road traffic injuries related to delays in implementing safety belt laws in low- and lower-middle-income countries
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2017.1344354
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: Delayed implementation of effective road safety policies must be considered when quantifying the avoidable part of the fatal and nonfatal injuries burden. We sought to assess the avoidable part of disability-adjusted life years… read more here.
Keywords: traffic; traffic injuries; road; safety ... See more keywords
A cost analysis of road traffic injuries in a tertiary hospital in south-west Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2016.1278238
Abstract: This study examines the burden of road traffic injuries (RTIs) among road crash victims in a tertiary hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria. The study adopted a purposive sampling method to obtain primary data. Interview was done… read more here.
Keywords: traffic injuries; road; hospital; tertiary hospital ... See more keywords
Road traffic injuries in Namibia: health services, public health and the motor vehicle accident fund
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DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2021.1879870
Abstract: Abstract Namibia is one of five countries in sub-Saharan Africa that has a fuel tax levy designed to support road injury victims. This study examines how the scheme operates from the perspective of seriously injured… read more here.
Keywords: traffic injuries; health services; injuries namibia; road traffic ... See more keywords
The impact of road safety policies in a deregulated alcohol tax environment in Hong Kong: a 15-year time series analysis.
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DOI: 10.1111/add.15866
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Hong Kong reduced beer and wine tax in 2007, eliminated taxes on beer and wine and strengthened drink-driving legislation in 2008, and increased police traffic enforcement after 2014 social unrest. This study… read more here.
Keywords: road; hong kong; road safety; traffic injuries ... See more keywords
Approaching autonomous driving with cautious optimism: analysis of road traffic injuries involving autonomous vehicles based on field test data
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2019-043402
Abstract: Objectives To examine the patterns and associated factors of road traffic injuries (RTIs) involving autonomous vehicles (AVs) and to discuss the public health implications and challenges of autonomous driving. Methods Data were extracted from the… read more here.
Keywords: traffic; traffic injuries; analysis; road ... See more keywords
PW 2064 Epidemiology of road traffic injuries among urban population in bangladesh: finding from a nationwide survey
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprevention-2018-safety.513
Abstract: Background Number of deaths due to road traffic injuries (RTI) is increasing in the urban areas due to rapid urbanization in the low- and middle-income countries including Bangladesh. However, the real burden of RTI among… read more here.
Keywords: among urban; traffic injuries; urban population; epidemiology ... See more keywords
PW 2337 The study of the policy effects caused by the investigation report on road traffic injuries: a case study of the area in khon kaen province, thailand
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprevention-2018-safety.525
Abstract: Background Thailand has been rated at the world first rank on the severity of the road traffic injuries. As a result, all the concerned public-private alliances have collaboratively worked out for the best way to… read more here.
Keywords: road traffic; traffic injuries; road; investigation report ... See more keywords
Relationship between mobility and road traffic injuries during COVID-19 pandemic—The role of attendant factors
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268190
Abstract: This study investigates the important role of attendant factors, such as road traffic victims’ access to trauma centres, the robustness of health infrastructure, and the responsiveness of police and emergency services in the incidence of… read more here.
Keywords: attendant factors; traffic; traffic injuries; role attendant ... See more keywords
Mortality of motorcyclists due to traffic injuries in Brasil: a population-based study in Brazilian capitals.
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DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.66.10.1355
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To analyze the mortality trend of young men who were victims of traffic injuries involving motorcycles in all Brazilian capitals from 2001 to 2015. METHODS A time-series study on all deaths of men aged… read more here.
Keywords: due traffic; traffic injuries; trend; brazilian capitals ... See more keywords