Risk factors for road traffic accidents among drivers of public institutions in Ibadan, Nigeria
Recent studies have shown an increase in the rate of road traffic accident (RTA). Identifying the risk factors for this problem may provide a clue to possible effective intervention. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for self reported RTA among drivers of educational inst...
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| Published in: | African journal of health sciences Vol. 14; no. 3-4 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
24-06-2008
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| Summary: | Recent studies have shown an increase in the rate of road traffic
accident (RTA). Identifying the risk factors for this problem may
provide a clue to possible effective intervention. This study aimed to
determine the prevalence and risk factors for self reported RTA among
drivers of educational institutions and make suggestions to promote
safer driving. A cross sectional population study of motor vehicle
drivers from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and
University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan was undertaken between
December 2003 and January 2004. The study comprised of 99 motor vehicle
drivers. 67 (67.7%) were from the College of Medicine, and 32 (32.3%)
from the UCH. Response rate was 97.1%. All were males, aged 38 to 60
years, mean 50.1 ± (SD= 4.8 years). The prevalence of self
reported RTA was 16.2%. The cause of road traffic accidents included,
mechanical fault (50%), bad road (12.5%). RTA prevalence was higher
among older drivers (OR=1.7, 95%CI=0.5-5.9; P>0,05), drivers who had
part time jobs (Odds ratio 2.6, 95% CI 1.1-6.3; X2 =4.5, P=0.03), and
drivers with visual impairment (OR=1.6, 95% CI=0-9, X2 0.49, P >
0.05). The prevalence of RTA was lower amongst drivers who did not take
alcohol, cola nut and other CNS stimulants while driving (OR 0.9, 95%
CI=0.3-2.3, P >0.05). Regular maintenance of official vehicles and
examination of drivers' eyes are recommended. Drivers should be
discouraged from drugs and part jobs so as to ensure that they have
enough time to rest and therefore prevent fatigue related RTA. |
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| ISSN: | 1022-9272 1022-9272 |
| DOI: | 10.4314/ajhs.v14i3.30860 |