Road safety and heavy goods vehicle driving in LMICs: Qualitative evidence from Nepal

Khadka, Anish; Gautam, Preeti; Joshi, Elisha; Pilkington, Paul; Parkin, John; Joshi, Sunil; Mytton, Julie

doi:10.1016/j.jth.2021.101247

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“…This may be due to underreporting of HIV prevalence or a lack of studies that focus on HIV among LDTDs in those regions. Indeed, given the relative low burden of HIV in those regions [1], LDTDs' centred research has been focused on other healthcare needs [12,44,[86][87][88][89]. However, this school of thought may not be completely true, given the recent sharp increase in incidence rates of HIV in some of the regions mentioned above like the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe [1].…”

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The global burden of HIV among Long-distance truck drivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mutie,

Otieno,

Mwangi

et al. 2023

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Long-distance truck drivers (LDTDs) endure a disproportionately high burden of HIV in various global settings. However, unlike other most at-risk populations, the global burden of HIV among LDTDs has not been documented so far. The result has been poor allocation and distribution of the limited HIV preventive resources for LDTDs in most parts of the world. Thus, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess the global burden of HIV among LDTDs. A comprehensive electronic search was conducted in PubMed, ProQuest Central, PubMed Central, CINAHL, and Global Index Medicus to identify relevant information published in English on HIV prevalence among LDTDs from 1989 to the 16thof May 2023. A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted to establish the burden of HIV at global and regional levels. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) tools were used to assess the quality of the included studies.Of the 1787 articles identified, 43 were included. Most of the included studies were conducted in sub-Saharan Africa (44.19%, n=19), and Asia and the Pacific (37.21%, n=16). The pooled prevalence of HIV was 3.82%. The burden of HIV was highest in sub-Saharan Africa at 14.34%, followed by Asia and the Pacific at 2.14%, and lastly Western, Central Europe and North America at 0.17%. The overall heterogeneity score was (I2= 98.2%, p < 0.001).The global burden of HIV among LDTDs is 3.82%, six times higher than that of the general population globally. Compared to other regions, the burden of HIV is highest in sub-Saharan Africa at 14.34%, where it’s estimated to be 3% in the general population. Thus, LDTDs endure a disproportionately high burden of HIV compared to other populations. Consequently, more LDTD-centred HIV research and surveillance is needed at national and regional levels to institute tailored preventive policies and interventions.PROSPERO NumberCRD42023429390

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The global burden of HIV among Long-distance truck drivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mutie,

Otieno,

Mwangi

et al. 2023

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“…(2022) pointed out concerns, such as careless driving and drunk driving in Uganda (Balunywa, 2022). On the other hand, Khadka et al. (2021) stressed the importance of managing stress, preventing drunken driving and ensuring proper fleet maintenance to address road accidents.…”

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Institutional dynamics and road accidents in the road haulage sector: the moderating role of information communication technology

Kanyepe,

Kasambuwa

2023

JHASS

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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of institutional dynamics on road accidents and whether this relationship is moderated by information and communication technology (ICT).Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted a quantitative approach with 133 respondents. Research hypotheses were tested in AMOS version 21. In addition, moderated regression analysis was used to test the moderating role of ICT on the relationship between institutional dynamics and road accidents.FindingsThe results show that vehicle maintenance, policy enforcement, safety culture, driver training and driver management positively influence road accidents. Moreover, the study established that ICT moderates the relationship between institutional dynamics and road accidents.Practical implicationsThe results of this study serve as a practical guideline for policymakers in the road haulage sector. Managers may gain insights on how to design effective interventions to reduce road accidents.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by exploring previously unexplored moderating paths in the relationship between institutional dynamics and road accidents. By highlighting the moderating role of ICT, the study sheds new light on the institutional dynamics that influence road accidents in the context of road haulage companies.

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“…The growth in the number of motor vehicles is a direct result of the rapid growth of the population and increased economic and technological development. Road transport has been a very easy and popular service in Nepal, despite the poor and vulnerable condition of roads, with over 90% of the goods being transported by roads (Khadka et al, 2021). There are various contributing factors including vehicular characteristics, road user characteristics, and the condition of road infrastructure resulting in fatalities (Mohanty et al, 2022).…”

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Black Spot Location Identification for National Highway: A Case Study of Mugling – Kotre Section of Prithivi Highway of Nepal

Gurung,

Aryal,

et al. 2023

J. Engin. Technol. Planning

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The rapid development of road infrastructure enhances connectivity and at the same time increases road crashes. A road traffic accident is one of the leading causes of injury and death in Nepal that has a great impact on the country’s economy. The identification of frequent road traffic crash spots and their causes are essential for the implementation of the most efficient countermeasures. Accident black spots are high-risk spots where numbers of accidents take place frequently and repeatedly. The study focused on the identification of black spots on the Mugling-Kotre section of the Prithivi highway of Nepal to provide knowledge for possible preventive measures for the improvement of road safety. The weighted severity index (WSI), prioritization index (PI), and focus group discussion have been performed to evaluate the safety status in the proposed area. The accident data were analyzed based on the weighted severity index (WSI), and the prioritization index (PI) was estimated by assigning a suitable weight to the factors contributing to an accident. Based on these results, six accident spots have been found critical regarding traffic safety. The result obtained from WSI and PI was further evaluated based on the focus group discussion so that essential safety measures could be implemented to enhance road safety.

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Road safety and heavy goods vehicle driving in LMICs: Qualitative evidence from Nepal

Cited by 16 publications

References 37 publications

The global burden of HIV among Long-distance truck drivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The global burden of HIV among Long-distance truck drivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Institutional dynamics and road accidents in the road haulage sector: the moderating role of information communication technology

Black Spot Location Identification for National Highway: A Case Study of Mugling – Kotre Section of Prithivi Highway of Nepal

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