Assessing public trust in road traffic injuries prevention policies in Iran: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and objective

Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) represent the predominant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Thus, impactful interventions and trustworthy authorities are imperative to mitigate traffic accidents. The present study seeks to assess public trust in traffic accident diminution policies and measures within the country of Iran.

Method

This cross-sectional study utilized a questionnaire comprising 31 questions distributed across eight dimensions. The questionnaire's design was informed by a literature review and semi-structured interviews with experts specializing in traffic accidents. The target population consisted of Tabriz city residents, who were selected via convenience sampling. The collected data were then analyzed using SPSS-16 software, em

SUBMITTER: Ezzati E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11462903 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature