Magnitude and determinants of road traffic accidents in Northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to assess the magnitude and determinants of road traffic accidents (RTAs) in Mekelle city, Northern Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was done using a simple random sampling technique.

Setting

The study was done in Mekelle city from February to June 2015.

Participants

The study was done among drivers settled in Mekelle city.

Main outcome measures

The main outcome measure was occurrence of RTA within 2 years. A binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with RTA.

Results

The magnitude of RTA was found to be 23.17%. According to the drivers' perceived cause of the accident, 22 (38.60%) of the accident was due to violation of traffic rules and regulations. The majority of the victims were ped

SUBMITTER: Woldu AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7050301 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature