The prevalence of substance use among drivers with traffic injuries in Mazandaran Province, Northern Iran

ABSTRACT:

Background

Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) are one of the main causes of mortality in developing countries. Although the association between alcohol and the risk of MVA has been known for a long time, only a few studies have been conducted on driving following substance consumption in a short period of time. This is while narcotic and stimulant use seems to be a threat to traffic safety and a serious health concern for substance users. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of substance use (narcotics and stimulants) in drivers with traffic injuries admitted to the orthopedic ward of Imam Khomeini Hospital between October 2020 and June 2021.

Methods

The current research is a cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study. The statistical population consisted of 77 pa

SUBMITTER: Goli Khatir I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9577827 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature