چاپ صفحه |  صفحه نخست سامانه |  چکیده مقاله |  نویسندگان |  دانلود مقاله | دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تبریز |
| oad traffic injuries (RTIs) are the eighth leading cause of death worldwide, which usually occurs among people aged between 15 and 29 years. In most low and middle-income countries (LMICs), half of fatal RTIs occur among motorcyclists, while, little is known about purpose of riding among motorcycle riders. The aim of this study was to map out epidemiological aspects of motorcycle traffic injuries with a focus on purpose of riding among victims admitted to referral centers, Tabriz, Iran. A descriptive study was carried out on 200 motorcycle rider traumatic patients admitted to Shohada and Imam Reza Trauma Centers in Tabriz (the two referral hospitals for trauma in East Azerbaijan Province), Iran from April till November 2013. A questionnaire was filled out through face to face interview for all subjects. Statistical analysis was carried out using Stata statistical software package. All subjects were male with mean age of 29 years old. Among injured riders, 70 and 22% of them used a helmet and had a riding license, respectively. About 23% of motorcycle riders stated that their main purpose of motorcycle riding (PMR) was only for fun. Among motorcycle riders who used the motorcycle for fun purposes, the rate of helmet wearing was 43.5 vs. 78% among those riding for other purposes [P < 0.001; odds ratio (OR) = 0.22, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.1-0.46]. Only 28% of the motorcyclists, who used motorcycle for fun had a riding license (OR = 1.56, 95% CI = 0.67-3.4). Crashes had happened more frequently in the summer and during the afternoon times. Motorcyclists, who rode motorcycles for fun and amusement, were less likely to have riding licenses or to wear helmets compared to other motorcycle riders. Since motorcyclists are mainly young, the rate of risky behavior in this group is higher. Therefore, it is suggested that young motorcycle riders who ride for fun be prioritized for safety promotion intervention. |
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| JARCM-3-149.pdf | 1397/01/24 | 800914 | دانلود |
