Factors associated with road traffic injury in a high-risk zone of Bangladesh: a mixed-method study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Road traffic injuries are a significant public health issue in low-income and middle-income countries. This study was designed to explore the pattern and factors associated with road traffic injury in a high-risk zone of Bangladesh.

Method

This mixed-method study included a total of 363 road traffic injury victims for the quantitative component, and 10 traffic-related officials and 10 drivers for the qualitative element. Data were collected using a pretested questionnaire, key informant interviews and a focus group discussion using a focus group discussion guide. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were done using Stata V.17 and NVivo V.12, respectively.

Results

Most participants were male, illiterate and young (<30 years) with age averaging 31.50±9.16

SUBMITTER: Rozars MFK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11874372 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature