Helmet wearing behavior where people often ride motorcycle in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Road traffic accidents are a major global concern that affects all people regardless of their age, sex, wealth, and ethnicity. Injuries and deaths due to motorcycles are increasing, especially in developing countries. Wearing helmet is effective in reducing deaths and injuries caused by motorcycle accidents.

Objectives

To assess the magnitude of helmet wearing behavior and its determinants among motorcycle riders in Sawula and Bulky towns, Gofa zone, Southern Ethiopia.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April, 15 to May 25, 2020, among 422 motorcycle drivers in Sawula and Bulky towns, where people often drive motorcycles. A stratified sampling technique was used to recruit sampled drivers in a face-to-face interview. Data wer

SUBMITTER: Bedru D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8794078 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature