Dimensions of aberrant driving behaviors and their association with road traffic injuries among drivers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are recognized as one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality throughout the world, especially in developing countries. Human behavior is reportedly one of the critical factors in the occurrence of such injuries. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the correlation of abnormal driving behaviors with the frequency and severity of RTIs among drivers in Hamadan, west of Iran.

Methods

The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 800 people driving, who were selected by multistage cluster sampling technique. Data were collected using a three-part self-administered questionnaire including demographic, social and driving characteristics; the Manchester driver behavior questionnaire (DBQ); as well as information on a h

SUBMITTER: Rezapur-Shahkolai F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7486081 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature