Motorcycle Related Injuries among Rural Dwellers in Irrua, Nigeria: Characteristics and Correlates

Dongo, Andrew E.; Kesieme, Emeka B.; Eighemherio, A.; Nwokike, Osita Chizoba; Esezobor, Emmanuel E; Alufohai, E.

doi:10.1155/2013/569103

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“…e observed predominance of motorcycle RTA in Guinea is consistent with other Africa studies reporting motorcycle RTA as the leading cause of RTA cases [17,19,21,22]. e high burden of motorcycle RTA in Guinea may be related to the increasing importation of motorcycles from India and use of motorcycles in the country [7].…”

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Motorcycle Accidents and Their Outcomes amongst Victims Admitted to Health Facilities in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study

Délamou

Kourouma

Camara

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Advances in Preventive Medicine

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Background. Motorcycle road traffic accidents (RTA) constitute an increasing public health challenge with victims more likely to sustain fatal injuries compared with other types of RTA. The aim of this study was to analyze motorcycle RTA-related morbidity and mortality among victims admitted to hospitals in Guinea from 2015 to 2017. Materials and Methods. This was a cross-sectional study based on hospital records from six districts (Boké, Kindia, Mamou, Faranah, N’Zérékoré, and Siguiri) from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2017. Bivariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used to explore associations between RTA types and mortality. Results. There were 14,962 RTA victims with motorcycle RTA accounting for 58.3% and other RTA 45.3% of hospital admissions. Overall, motorcycle RTA accounted for 77.7%, with young adults (96.2%) and males (73.5%) more affected when compared to victims of other types of RTA. Median age of motorcycle RTA victims was 23 years (IQR: 17–33 years). Students (29.7%), employees (23.6%), and farmers/housewives (23.3%) were the commonest groups affected by motorcycle RTA. The highest burden of motorcycle RTA occurred in the mining zones (Boké and Siguiri). Wounds (39.2% and 27.3%) and multiple injuries (43.8% and 43.8%) were the commonest types of injury sustained by victims of both motorcycle and other types of RTA, respectively. Motorcycle RTA accounted for 54% of overall deaths. Using multivariate logistic regression analysis, sustaining a motorcycle RTA in N’Zérékoré (AOR: 4.2; 95% CI: 1.6–11.2) and being admitted with mild (AOR: 7.4; 95% CI 2.1–25.8) and heavy or deep coma (AOR: 776.1; 95% CI: 340.2–1770.7) were significantly associated with mortality. Conclusions. Motorcycle RTA are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Guinea. Males, young adult users, students, employees, and people from mining zones are the most affected. Better law enforcement and awareness raising among Guinean young adults are promising prevention strategies.

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Motorcycle Accidents and Their Outcomes amongst Victims Admitted to Health Facilities in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study

Délamou

Kourouma

Camara

et al. 2020

Advances in Preventive Medicine

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“…It is also noted that this study took place in Irrua which is close to the University town of Ekpoma with its teeming population of students. A common cause of road crashes in this community is motorcycle crashes and students are a common risk group [10].…”

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Pattern of Facial Laceration in Suburban Plastic Surgery Practice

Esezobor¹

2013

J Trauma Treat

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“…The tibia and femur were the most fractured bones. Previous studies 10,13,15 identified the tibia and the fibula. The exposed and subcutaneous nature of the tibia and partly the fibula may be reasons.…”

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“…We recorded 72.9% of injury patients in this group; Bharrath 19 Predilection of the lower limb, especially in those admitted after RTC, has been documented consistently in the past. 7,10,13,19 The unprotected nature of the lower limb coupled with the locomotive function may explain this. The tibia and femur were the most fractured bones.…”

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Musculoskeletal injuries: A cross-sectional study in Irrua, Nigeria

Edomwonyi¹,

Enoma²

2018

East. Cent. Afr. J. Surg.

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Background: Injury is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among people of various age groups globally. Its economic impact on victims and family is tremendous. Strengthening of legislation and enforcement of extant rules and regulations on prevention and treatment are crucial. The aim of this study as to determine the pattern of musculoskeletal injuries among patients as they present at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Irrua, Edo State of Nigeria. Methods: This is a prospective cross-sectional study of consecutive patients who presented at the accident and emergency department of ISTH with musculoskeletal injury, severe enough to require inpatient care for at least 24 hours, from January 1, 2014-December 31, 2014. Results: One hundred fifty-one patients were recruited. Median age was 35.6 years. Age range was 4 to 99 years. The majority of participants (72.9%) fell within the 20-to 50-year age group. Road traffic collision was the leading cause of injury (121 patients; 80%), and 67.8% of these injuries were motorcycle-related. Passengers constituted 48.8% of victims. Twenty-six (17.2%) patients had only soft tissue injuries while 125 (82.8%) had both bony and soft tissue injuries. The lower limb was the most frequently injured body part. The tibia and femur were the most frequently injured bones. Conclusions: Injury is a leading cause of morbidity in Irrua. Road traffic collisions were the leading cause, occurring among the economically viable age groups, thereby imposing severe social pressures on the victims, their families, as well as the health system. Enforcement of extant traffic rules and strengthening of trauma prevention and trauma service delivery systems is advised.

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Motorcycle Related Injuries among Rural Dwellers in Irrua, Nigeria: Characteristics and Correlates

Cited by 17 publications

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Motorcycle Accidents and Their Outcomes amongst Victims Admitted to Health Facilities in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study

Motorcycle Accidents and Their Outcomes amongst Victims Admitted to Health Facilities in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study

Pattern of Facial Laceration in Suburban Plastic Surgery Practice

Musculoskeletal injuries: A cross-sectional study in Irrua, Nigeria

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