Mobile phone use among motorcyclists and electric bike riders: A case study of Hanoi, Vietnam

Truong, Long T.; Nguyen, Hang Thi; Gruyter, Chris De

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2016.03.007

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“…Other findings deserve additional discussions here. For example, previous studies have examined the prevalence of mobile phone use in Mexico [38] and Vietnam [39]. Our study contributes to the motorcycle safety literature by concluding that phone use was a determinant of increased injury severity and injuries to the head.…”

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Effect of motorcycle helmet types on head injuries: evidence from eight level-I trauma centres in Taiwan

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Background: Motorcycle full-coverage helmet use may reduce fatalities and head injuries. Methods: This retrospective cohort study extracted injury data from eight level-I trauma centres in Taiwan and performed a questionnaire survey to investigate injuries sustained by motorcyclists for the period between January 2015 and June 2017. Results: As many as 725 patients participated in the questionnaire survey and reported their helmet types or phone use during crashes. The results of multivariate logistic models demonstrated that nonstandard helmet (half or open-face helmet) use was associated with an increased risk of head injuries and more severe injuries (injury severity score ≥ 8). Drunk riding and phone use appeared to be two important risk factors for head injuries and increased injury severity. Anaemia was also found to be a determinant of head injuries." Conclusions: Compared to full-coverage helmets, nonstandard provide less protection against head injuries and increased injury severity among motorcyclists.

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Effect of motorcycle helmet types on head injuries: evidence from eight level-I trauma centres in Taiwan

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“…In 2014, Vietnam had 25,322 reported traffic crashes and 8996 fatalities (NTSC, 2015). It is not surprised that motorcycles accounted for around 70% of traffic crashes (NTSC, 2015;Truong et al, 2016). The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that the traffic fatality rate in Vietnam was nearly 24.5 per 100,000 population, which is 44% higher than the average fatality rate in South East Asia (WHO, 2015).…”

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Spatiotemporal and random parameter panel data models of traffic crash fatalities in Vietnam

Truong

Kieu

2016

Accident Analysis & Prevention

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“…Among the South-East Asian countries, Vietnam and Thailand have a significantly greater share of motorcyclist road deaths, with 60% and 74%, respectively [19][20][21]. Motorcyclist safety is significantly affected by risky riding behaviours, which were reported in various studies [18,[22][23][24][25].…”

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“…In Vietnam, approximately 8100 people died on roads in 2018, in which approximately 7% occurred in Hanoi [35]. About 95% of above 40 million registered vehicles by 2013 in Vietnam were motorcycles [24]. Since motorcycles are the main means of travel, motorcyclists accounted for approximately 60% of road traffic deaths [20].…”

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Relationships between Body Mass Index and Self-Reported Motorcycle Crashes in Vietnam

2020

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The relationship between overweight, obesity, or body mass index (BMI) and crashes among drivers of passenger cars, vans, and trucks has been the focus of much research. However, little is understood about this relationship among motorcyclists, particularly motorcycle taxi drivers who tend to work long hours. Motorcycle taxis are an increasingly popular and important mode of travel in many cities, especially in South-East Asia, due partly to the rise of ride-hailing services. This paper assesses the body mass index (BMI) of motorcycle taxi drivers in Vietnam and its impacts on crashes among three types of drivers (traditional, ride-hailing, and hybrid). Data from a structured questionnaire survey of motorcycle taxi drivers conducted in Hanoi, Vietnam were used. Results show that 18.8% of motorcycle taxi drivers were overweight or obese whereas only 1.4% were underweight. Fulltime motorcycle taxi drivers were more likely to be overweight or obese. Results of random effect binary logistic regression show that overweight and obese motorcycle taxi drivers had significantly higher overall and injury crash risks, when compared to normal-weight motorcycle taxi drivers. Results also indicate that hybrid motorcycle taxi drivers had lower overall and injury crash risks when compared to traditional motorcycle taxi drivers.

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Mobile phone use among motorcyclists and electric bike riders: A case study of Hanoi, Vietnam

Cited by 53 publications

References 27 publications

Effect of motorcycle helmet types on head injuries: evidence from eight level-I trauma centres in Taiwan

Effect of motorcycle helmet types on head injuries: evidence from eight level-I trauma centres in Taiwan

Spatiotemporal and random parameter panel data models of traffic crash fatalities in Vietnam

Relationships between Body Mass Index and Self-Reported Motorcycle Crashes in Vietnam

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