The role of perceived risk, reasons for non-seat belt use and demographic characteristics for seat belt use on urban and rural roads

Zabihi, Farimah; Davoodi, Seyed Rasoul; Nordfjærn, Trond

doi:10.1080/17457300.2019.1660377

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“…however, it was noted in our study that despite having more traumatic histories, drivers were not using seat belts. This is similar to what Zabihi et al reported, where they found a low rate of seat belt use despite the fact that 36% of their population had a history of road traffic accidents [20].…”

Section: Risk Factors Associated To Seat Belt Usesupporting

confidence: 90%

“…When asked why drivers did not wear their seat belts, they said it was because of the perceived discomfort in front of the belt. These findings are consistent with those reported in studies conducted in Iran [20] and Peru [17]. In other settings, drivers who did not use their seatbelts cited disbelief in the safety of the device as a reason for not using it; therefore, they consider it a waste of time [18].…”

Section: Prevalence To Seat Belt Usesupporting

confidence: 89%

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Use of seat belts among public transport drivers in Tacna, Peru: Prevalence and risk factors

Miñan-Tapia

Torres-Riveros

Choque-Vargas

et al. 2020

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Introduction: There are individuals who still refuse to wear seat belts, despite its effectiveness in reducing morbidity and mortality in road traffic accidents. We aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors according to the use of seat belts among public transport drivers in Tacna, Peru. Methodology: This analytical transversal study was carried out among public transport drivers (buses and taxis) in a Peruvian city. Questionnaires were used to evaluate the general and occupational characteristics and the use of seat belts (observed). Descriptive statistics and risk factors were obtained, these latter through generalized linear models. Results: Of the 460 drivers, 77% used their seat belts, with a difference in use depending on the type of public transport (p<0.001). In the multivariate model, the risk of not using the belt was associated with the following: older age (p<0.001), having complete studies (p<0.001), a higher level/category of driving license (3 categories had p<0.001), having a higher number of previous road traffic accidents (p=0.011), and received medical attention in that accident (p<0.001), those who reported using a cell phone while driving (p=0.005), if the co-driver's belt had 3 anchorage points (p<0.001), and working for > 5 hours that day (p=0.002). However, male drivers and those who had their belt with 3 anchorage points had greater use (both p<0.001). Conclusions: One in five drivers did not use a seat belt, and important characteristics of those who did not comply with this traffic law were evaluated to generate control and intervention measures. Keys words: Seat belts; drivers; public transport; occupational health; Peru. (Source: NLM MeSH)

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Section: Risk Factors Associated To Seat Belt Usesupporting

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Section: Prevalence To Seat Belt Usesupporting

confidence: 89%

Use of seat belts among public transport drivers in Tacna, Peru: Prevalence and risk factors

Miñan-Tapia

Torres-Riveros

Choque-Vargas

et al. 2020

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“…For example, researchers have reported that young men are the most unlikely to follow seatbelt regulations, [36][37][38] and others have suggested that seatbelt use is connected with one's perceived risk. 39 Even other public health prevention tools, such as condom use, has been connected with one's tendency to take risk or engage in impulsive behaviors. 40 This evidence may suggest mask-wearing behaviors may face similar challenges.…”

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Stratified Random Sampling Methodology for Observing Community Mask Use within Indoor Settings: Results from Louisville, Kentucky during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wearing a facial mask can limit COVID-19 transmission. Measurements of communities’ mask use behavior have mostly relied on self-report. This study’s objective was to devise a method for measuring the prevalence of mask-wearing and proper mask use in indoor public areas without relying on self-report. A stratified random sample of retail trade stores (public areas) in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, was selected and targeted for observation by trained surveyors during December 14−20, 2020. The stratification allowed for investigating mask use behavior by city district, retail trade group, and public area size. The average mask use prevalence among observed visitors of the 382 visited public areas was 96%, while the average prevalence of proper use was 86%. In 17% of the public areas, at least one unmasked visitor was among the observed visitors; in 48%, at least one improperly masked visitor was observed. The average mask use among staff was 92%, but unmasked staff were observed in fewer public areas, as an unmasked staff member was observed in 11% of the visited public areas. The average prevalence of proper make use among staff was 87%, similar to the average among visitors. However, the percentage of public areas where at least one improperly masked staff was observed was 33. Significant disparities in mask use and its proper use were observed among both visitors and staff by public area size, retail trade type, and geographical area. Observing unmasked and incorrectly masked visitors was more common in small (less than 1500 square feet) public areas than larger ones, also in food and grocery stores than other retail stores. Also, the majority of the observed unmasked persons were male and middle age adults.

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“…In addition to the demographic characteristics of age, gender, and socioeconomic status, many other risk factors related to the environments and the vehicles as well as the behaviours of pedestrians, drivers, occupants, cyclists, and motorcyclists have been implicated as contributing to this carnage on our roads. Several articles in the current issue of the Journal focus on motor vehicle traffic crashes, stressing on strategies and approaches aimed at reducing the human toll from motor vehicle traffic crashes (Arafa, El-Setouhy, & Hirshon, 2019;Bakhtiyari et al, 2019;Fletcher, McDowell, Thompson, & James, 2019;Zabihi, Davoodi, & Nordfjaern, 2019).…”

Section: Addressing the Human Toll From Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The article by Zabihi et al (2019) researched the role of perceived risk, reasons for non-seat belt use, and demographic characteristics for seat belt use on urban and rural roads. Their findings corroborated those of earlier research findings regarding the factors affecting seat belt use separately for drivers on urban and rural roads.…”

Section: Addressing the Human Toll From Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Addressing the human toll from motor vehicle traffic crashes

2019

International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion

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The role of perceived risk, reasons for non-seat belt use and demographic characteristics for seat belt use on urban and rural roads

Cited by 13 publications

References 62 publications

Use of seat belts among public transport drivers in Tacna, Peru: Prevalence and risk factors

Use of seat belts among public transport drivers in Tacna, Peru: Prevalence and risk factors

Stratified Random Sampling Methodology for Observing Community Mask Use within Indoor Settings: Results from Louisville, Kentucky during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Addressing the human toll from motor vehicle traffic crashes

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