Context of water transport related drownings in Bangladesh: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Bangladesh has one of the highest drowning mortality rates in the world. The use of unregulated water transportation may contribute to this burden, with 38% of all passenger traffic occurring by water. The present study aims to identify provider and end user perception on water transport related drowning risk, and barriers and facilitators for improving water safety practices. METHODS:A qualitative study was conducted in a riverine area of Bangladesh, the Barishal division. Data was collected through 18 in-depth interviews, two small group discussions and six observations in February-March 2016. Content analysis was conducted, guided by domains of Haddon's matrix for injury prevention. RESULTS:A range of unsafe behaviours, practices and conditions were identified at pre event, e

SUBMITTER: Jagnoor J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6880553 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature