The prevalence of seat belt use in Kingston, Jamaica: a follow-up observational study five years after the introduction of legislation

Crandon, Ivor W; Harding, H. E.; Branday, J M; Simeon, Donald; Rhoden, A.; Carpenter, Rhiannon

doi:10.1590/s0043-31442006000500007

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“…Unfortunately, due to lack of information Based on the observational study, women used seat-belts more than men while driving but used seat-belts less as front-seat passengers. Other investigators reported similar findings (23,24). We observed that only 42.1% of women were wearing a seat-belt as a front passenger.…”

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Seat-belt use among drivers and front passengers: an observational study from the Islamic Republic of Iran

Niknami

et al. 2014

East Mediterr Health J

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Although seat-belts are the most effective means of preventing severe injuries and deaths from road accidents, drivers and passengers in many developing countries neglect to wear them. This study aimed to measure the rate of use of seat-belts and factors affecting their use in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. In direct observations of 7718 vehicles at randomly selected sites in Tehran, 77.9% of drivers and 43.7% of front passenger had seat-belts fastened. More women used seat-belts than did men while driving but fewer as front-seat passengers. Rates of seat-belt wearing among both drivers and front passengers of vans and pick-up vehicles was low. In a separate interview study of 666 citizens, 62.4% stated that they always wore seat-belts while driving. The most frequently reported reasons for using seat-belts were avoiding fines, fear of injuries and respecting the law. To improve seatbelt use, it is recommended that law enforcement accompanied by public education should be a priority. RÉSUMÉ Le port de la ceinture de sécurité est le moyen le plus efficace pour la prévention des traumatismes sévères et des décès dans les accidents de la circulation. Pourtant, les conducteurs et les passagers de nombreux pays en développement négligent cet acte. La présente étude visait à mesurer le taux d'utilisation de la ceinture de sécurité et les facteurs influant sur celle-ci à Téhéran (République islamique d'Iran). À partir de l'observation directe de 7718 véhicules sur des sites sélectionnés aléatoirement à Téhéran, il a été constaté que 77,9 % des conducteurs et 43,7 % des passagers assis à l'avant avaient bouclé leur ceinture. Les conductrices étaient plus nombreuses à mettre leur ceinture que les conducteurs mais moins nombreuses à porter la ceinture de sécurité en tant que passagères assises à l'avant. Dans les fourgons et les camionnettes, les taux d'utilisation de la ceinture chez les conducteurs comme chez les passagers des sièges avant étaient faibles. Dans une étude par entrevues distincte au cours de laquelle 666 personnes ont été interrogées, 62,4 % ont déclaré toujours porter leur ceinture de sécurité lorsqu'elles conduisaient. Les motifs les plus fréquemment évoqués pour justifier le port de la ceinture étaient les suivants : éviter les amendes, craindre les traumatismes et respecter la loi. Afin d'améliorer le port de la ceinture de sécurité,il est recommandé que l'application de la loi et l'éducation du public deviennent des priorités. ‫اإلسالمية‬ ‫إيران‬ ‫مجهورية‬

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Seat-belt use among drivers and front passengers: an observational study from the Islamic Republic of Iran

Niknami

et al. 2014

East Mediterr Health J

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“…However, in agreement with previous Iranian research, the results of the current study showed that female drivers wore seat belts more often than males (Borghebani et al, 2012, Sadeghnejad et al, 2014, Nabipour et al, 2014. This was to be expected as this finding has also been reported in other countries (Nabipour et al, 2014, Afukaar et al, 2010, Crandon et al, 2006, Popoola et al, 2013, Ma et al, 2012, Ipingbemi, 2012, Olukoga et al, 2011, Crandon et al, 1996. This may be due to the fact that female drivers generally have a lower tolerance of risk, are more conservative and are more law abiding than males.…”

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Seat belt use among car drivers in Iranian safe communities: An observational study

Sabzevari

Khanjani

Tajkooh

et al. 2015

Traffic Injury Prevention

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“…In 1999, Jamaica introduced seat belt legislation mandating fines for non-compliant drivers and passengers. An observational cross-sectional study conducted in Kingston in 2004 showed that seat belts were used by 81.2% of private motor vehicle drivers and 74.0% of front seat passengers (Crandon et al, 2006). However, the occurrence and cost of motor vehicle accidents continue to be a cause for great concern.…”

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Road Traffic Injury Epidemic in Jamaica: Implications for Governance and Public Policy

Crawford¹,

McGrowder²

2009

ASS

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Road traffic accidents, the leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults are being recognized as a growing public health problem in Jamaica. The study examines road traffic accident injuries and fatalities in Jamaica among road users, as well as by categories of fatalities, gender, motor-vehicle, time-of-day and location. There was a greater incidence of road traffic accidents during daytime between 0600h and 1800h (53.2%) and mainly on weekends (52.6%). Pedestrians were the most likely victims of road traffic accidents, thus accounted for 30.2% (667), followed by private motor car drivers 16.9% (374) and private motor car passengers 16.6% (368). The study concludes that road traffic injuries impacts on long and short-term wealth, affecting families and public health.

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The prevalence of seat belt use in Kingston, Jamaica: a follow-up observational study five years after the introduction of legislation

Cited by 10 publications

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Seat-belt use among drivers and front passengers: an observational study from the Islamic Republic of Iran

Seat-belt use among drivers and front passengers: an observational study from the Islamic Republic of Iran

Seat belt use among car drivers in Iranian safe communities: An observational study

Road Traffic Injury Epidemic in Jamaica: Implications for Governance and Public Policy

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