The second international conference on reducing burden of traffic accidents, Shiraz, Iran

Lankarani, Kamran Bagheri; Mahmoodi, Mojtaba; Heydari, Sayed Taghi; Joulaei, Hassan; Ghaffarpasand, Fariborz; Maharlouei, Najmeh; Aghabeigi, Mohammad Reza; Moafian, Ghasem; Yamini, Navid; Najafi, Arman

doi:10.5249/jivr.v5i1.322

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“…An effective and sustained action is needed towards prevention. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 999,000 people died in road accidents in 1990, and that has been projected to increase up to approximately 12 million deaths in the year 2020 ( 1 ). Among road users, motorcycle riders and cyclists are considered high-risk users ( 2 ) and account for the most important causes of disability and death in developed countries ( 3 ).…”

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Association Between Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Helmet Use Among Motorcycle Riders

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BackgroundUse of helmets plays a major role in preventing injuries or decreasing injury severity among motorcycle riders. Use of helmets may depend on personal factors such as psychological factors.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to independently assess the association between helmet use among motorcycle riders and ADHD scores, with controlling the accident history and was taken more sensitive measures if helmet use was different between motorcycle riders, according to their ADHD scores.Patients and MethodsA cross-sectional study was done on 205 motorcycle riders referred to Kerman Referral Injury Hospital after a motorcycle traffic accident. Friends and family members possessing motorcycles who visited the patient in this facility were included in our sample. The Persian version of the Conner’s Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS) self-report (screening version) was used in order to screen for adult ADHD. CAARS scores were compared between those who usually used helmets and those who did not.ResultsUnivariable analysis showed the mean of the age variable was significantly higher in the helmeted group, 26.94 ± 7.72 vs. 23.08 ± 7.7.32, (P < 0.001). The majority of the non-helmeted group was single (P < 0.001). Subjects with secondary educational level were more often in the helmeted group (P = 0.007). Daily and weekly driving hours were higher in the non-helmeted group (P = 0.002 and P = 0.004). Most of the subjects in the helmeted group had a driving license in comparison with the other group (P < 0.001). There was not a significant association between SES and having hyperactive children and helmet use (P = 0.159). In all ADHD subscales, a significant association was found and scores were higher in the non-helmeted group (P < 0.05). Nevertheless, multivariable analysis did not confirm the association of the ADHD screening score with helmet use.ConclusionsThe result of this study did not find an independent association between ADHD and helmet use.

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Association Between Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Helmet Use Among Motorcycle Riders

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“…Moreover, the society has to cover heavy social and economic damage caused by traffic incidents so that around five percent of GNP across low and middle income countries (LMICs) and, on average, three percent of GNP in all countries is devoured by traffic incidents and the resulted casualties ( 4 , 5 ). By 2030, traffic incidents will be the fifth cause of mortality in the world across all age groups ( 6 , 7 ) and more than 90% of mortality caused by traffic incidents happen in LMICs ( 8 – 10 ). In Iran, traffic incidents are the first cause of years of life lost (YLL) and the second cause of mortality ( 11 ).…”

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Exploring the perception of aid organizations’ staff about factors affecting management of mass casualty traffic incidents in Iran: a grounded theory study

2017

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BackgroundTraffic incidents are of main health issues all around the world and cause countless deaths, heavy casualties, and considerable tangible and intangible damage. In this regard, mass casualty traffic incidents are worthy of special attention as, in addition to all losses and damage, they create challenges in the way of providing health services to the victims.AimThe present study is an attempt to explore the challenges and facilitators in management of mass casualty traffic incidents in Iran.MethodsThis qualitative grounded theory study was carried out with participation of 14 purposively selected experienced managers, paramedics and staff of aid organizations in different provinces of Iran in 2016. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in order to develop the theory. The transcribed interviews were analyzed through open, axial and selective coding.ResultsDespite the recent and relatively good improvements in facilities and management procedure of mass casualty traffic incidents in Iran, several problems such as lack of coordination, lack of centralized and integrated command system, large number of organizations participating in operations, duplicate attempts and parallel operations carried out by different organizations, intervention of lay people, and cultural factors halt provision of effective health services to the victims.ConclusionIt is necessary to improve the theoretical and practical knowledge of the relief personnel and paramedics, provide public with education about first aid and improve driving culture, prohibit laypeople from intervening in aid operations, and increase quality and quantity of aid facilities.

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The second international conference on reducing burden of traffic accidents, Shiraz, Iran

Cited by 2 publications

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Association Between Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Helmet Use Among Motorcycle Riders

Association Between Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Helmet Use Among Motorcycle Riders

Exploring the perception of aid organizations’ staff about factors affecting management of mass casualty traffic incidents in Iran: a grounded theory study

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