Factors affecting road safety compliance in a low- and middle-income country: An observational study from Lebanon.

ABSTRACT: Road traffic injury is a major public health problem in Lebanon. This study aims to assess compliance with safety measures including seatbelt and helmet use in adults and children, and the prevalence of distracted driving among road users across Lebanon different governorates. It further aims to investigate predictors of compliance with seatbelt and helmet use. A cross-sectional observational field study was conducted at multiple governorates in Lebanon. Data collected included information on vehicles, road users and passengers. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify trends in compliance with safety measures and distracted driving, and predictors of compliance. A total of 13,790 road users were observed. The rate of seatbelt and helmet use were

SUBMITTER: Al-Hajj S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021161 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature