Factors affecting self-reported use of seat belt among commercial vehicle drivers in Gusau metropolis Zamfara State North-western Nigeria

Optimal and adequate prevention of road traffic injuries in developing countries has been hampered by limitations of knowledge and poor attitude towards use of cost effective safety and preventive measures like the seat belt. The objective of the study was to determine the level of self-reported use...

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Published in:International journal of injury control and safety promotion 2013, Vol.20 (4), p.380-384
Main Authors: Idris, Suleman Hadejia, Nasir Sambo, Mohammed, Gambo, Hilda, Hassan, Amina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Automobiles
Cities
Commerce
Cross-Sectional Studies
drivers
Educational Status
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
knowledge
Middle Aged
Nigeria
Occupational Health
reported use
seat belt
Seat Belts - utilization
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Summary:Optimal and adequate prevention of road traffic injuries in developing countries has been hampered by limitations of knowledge and poor attitude towards use of cost effective safety and preventive measures like the seat belt. The objective of the study was to determine the level of self-reported use of seat belt and the factors affecting it among commercial motor vehicle drivers. The study was cross-sectional descriptive, data was obtained using interviewer-administered, structured and pre-tested questionnaire. Knowledge of seat belt was low, (11%), more than half (55.3%) admitted that use of seat belts prevents ejection of vehicle occupants. Less than half (47%) reported use of seat belt always. Age and educational level were significantly associated with use of seat belts (p 
ISSN:1745-7300
1745-7319
DOI:10.1080/17457300.2012.748812