Education for appropriate seatbelt use required for early-phase pregnant women drivers

Hanahara, Kyoko; Hitosugi, Masahito; Tateoka, Yumiko

doi:10.1038/s41598-020-74730-5

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“…Therefore, improvement in seatbelt use among both pregnant and non-pregnant women is an effective intervention. As previously mentioned, not only seatbelt fastening but also its correct use should be promoted in safety education provided by health professionals [16]. In this study, the rate of seatbelt use among pregnant women did not differ significantly from that in non-pregnant women (70.0% vs. 70.4%).…”

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Comparison of Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries between Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women: A Nationwide Collision Data-Based Study

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We compared the independent predictive factors for moderate and severe injuries, along with characteristics and outcomes of motor vehicle collisions, between pregnant and non-pregnant women. Using 2001–2015 records from the National Automotive Sampling System/Crashworthiness Data System, we selected 736 pregnant women and 21,874 non-pregnant women having any anatomical injuries. Pregnant women showed less severe collisions, fewer fatalities, and less severe injuries in most body regions than non-pregnant women. In pregnant women, the rate of sustaining abbreviated injury scale (AIS) scores 2+ injuries was higher for the abdomen only. For non-pregnant women, rear seat position, airbag deployment, multiple collisions, rollover, force from the left, and higher collision velocity had a positive influence on the likelihood of AIS 2+ injuries, and seatbelt use and force from the rear had a negative influence. There is a need for further development of passive safety technologies for restraint and active safety features to slow down vehicles and mitigate collisions. The influencing factors identified may be improved by safety education. Therefore, simple and effective interventions by health professionals are required that are tailored to pregnant women.

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Comparison of Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries between Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women: A Nationwide Collision Data-Based Study

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“…Even during pregnancy, observed how the seat belt should be worn [4] in the early stages when the suggestion is to use a safety belt with three fixed points during the literature research. Three fixed points, including design and use, have been concluded; automatic implementation does not present a new issue in this work because plugs are manufactured at a single seat belt position.…”

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“…So far, wearing a seat belt correctly continues to have more negative effects than the syndrome itself. The results of a scientific study from the [26]on how much people trust and respect the laws affecting how seat belts should be fastened in the US, as well as a comparison of whether the same rule applies to both seats before and after the seat belt, suggest that efforts should be made to increase seat belt use among high-risk populations.…”

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Innovative Approaches for Automated Seat Belt Compliance Detection

2023

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This research delves into the significance of seat belt utilization, particularly within public transportation, for both drivers and passengers. The article examines the issue of non-compliance with seat belt regulations, including the use of counterfeit manufacturer items to disable seat belt warnings and improper seat belt positioning. With a focus on advanced technology, the article proposes various technical approaches to enhance the automatic detection of seat belt usage. These suggested methods entail the integration of a camera and buzzer with a microcontroller of seat belt compliance detection and the development of a supervised machine learning model that achieved a 99% accuracy rate in identifying seat belt usage through image analysis. Furthermore, the research introduces an innovative approach to verifying individuals' specific health conditions that health authorities have granted limited exemptions from wearing seat belts. The ultimate objective of this study is to promote seat belt usage, thereby safeguarding both drivers and passengers. It is intended that the findings of this research be considered by the vehicle manufacturing industry.

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“…This finding may have been due in part to inappropriate seat belt use. According to one investigation that examined the method of seat belt use, 13.1% of pregnant drivers who always wore a seat belt did so incorrectly [ 11 ]. Among those incorrect uses, the most common was having the lap belt cross over the abdomen [ 11 ].…”

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Severity of Placental Abruption in Restrained Pregnant Vehicle Drivers: Correct Seat Belt Use Confirmed by Finite Element Model Analysis

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Motozawa

Takahashi³

et al. 2022

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Despite wearing a seat belt, pregnant drivers often suffer from negative fetal outcomes in the event of motor accidents. In order to maintain the safety of pregnant drivers and their fetuses, we assessed the severity of placental abruption caused by motor vehicle collisions using computer simulations. We employed a validated pregnant finite element model to determine the area of placental abruption. We investigated frontal vehicle collisions with a speed of 40 km/h or less involving restrained pregnant drivers with a gestational age of 30 weeks. For a crash speed of 40 km/h, the placental abruption area was 7.0% with a correctly positioned lap belt across the lower abdomen; it was 36.3% with the belt positioned at the umbilicus. The area of placental abruption depended on collision speed, but we found that with a correctly positioned belt it likely would not lead to negative fetal outcomes. We examined the effects on placental abruptions of reconfiguring seat belt width and force limiter setting. A wider lap belt and lower force limiter setting reduced the area of placental abruption to 3.5% and 1.1%, respectively; however, they allowed more forward movement upon collision. A 2.5 kN force limiter setting may be appropriate with respect to both forward movement and reduced placental abruption area. This study confirmed the importance of correctly using seat belts for pregnant drivers. It provides valuable evidence about improving safety equipment settings.

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Education for appropriate seatbelt use required for early-phase pregnant women drivers

Cited by 10 publications

References 29 publications

Comparison of Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries between Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women: A Nationwide Collision Data-Based Study

Comparison of Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries between Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women: A Nationwide Collision Data-Based Study

Innovative Approaches for Automated Seat Belt Compliance Detection

Severity of Placental Abruption in Restrained Pregnant Vehicle Drivers: Correct Seat Belt Use Confirmed by Finite Element Model Analysis

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