| Background: Education is a pivot included Decade of Action for Road Safety initiative, which has reduced deaths
caused by accidents in developed countries. Given the circumstances of each country, a proper education program
is necessary. Thus, the aim of this study was to develop the National Road Traffic Safety Education Program
(NRTSEP) and reduce Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs).
Methods: This study used a qualitative approach and was conducted in Iran. Data were obtained through sixteen
semi-structured in-depth interviews from indifferent road safety and health promotion field experts as well as
eleven focus group discussion (FGD) sessions conducted with participants from general population. Inductive
qualitative content analysis was used to converge and compare themes through data. The initial pattern of the
program was developed and subsequently, the designed program was validated and finalized by two-step Delphi
method for the consensus of expert opinion.
Results: The following six main themes emerged from the analysis: target groups, program content, educational
methods, instructors, resources and evaluation. The target group consisted of children, youth, parents, teachers,
elderly, motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians, drivers, driver license applicants, instructors and administrators of driving
schools, and specific groups such as the disabled, managers at different levels, and policymakers. The content of
the program consisted of 27 items, including traffic laws and regulations, first aid, and medical emergencies.
Educational practices and authorities were determined based on the target group and educational content. The
most important resources of the program were human force and other cases, which can be managed in case of a
lead agency. In the evaluation dimension, the cases such as mortality rate, hospitalization, behavioral changes, and
other cases can be considered.
Conclusions: The designed program should be implemented for all target groups for road safety promotion. The
proper content was provided with proper educational methods and instructors for the target groups. A lead
agency is needed to provide the resources and funding to run the program. |