RISK FACTORS CONTRIBUTED TO ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AMONG MALE STUDENTS OF NURSING COLLEGE IN HAIL UNIVERSITY

Abstract: According to the mortality report of the Ministry of Health issued Road, Traffic Accidents (RTA) form one of the leading causes of mortality and disability in Saudi Arabia. The objective of this study was to examine risk factors related to road traffic accidents among Hail University’ students. Subjects and methods Descriptive design was used in carrying out this study. Setting: The present study was conducted in collage of Nursing in Hail University male side. Sampling: using a convenient method (100) student from the previous selected setting was selected. Tool: questioner was concerned with road traffic risk factors. It included questions about, driving history, type of vehicle, driver behavior, details of crashes, and accident pattern. Results: 90% of participants reported that they listen to the recorder or radio while driving, (59%) sometimes use the seat belt when traveling using care and (81%) had involved in a traffic accident. Also, overspeed is an irregularity committed by (52%) of them. The most factors affecting a traffic accident was Tires (OR 0.446, 95% CI 0.273--0.728), (OR 2.837, 95% CI 1.456 - 5.526). Conclusion: there was a highly significant association between (youth recklessness / breaking roads) as the most important reasons behind the occurrence of traffic accidents. Recommendation: A high concern to apply and follow the road traffic rules especially from youth is highly recommended. 

Keywords: Road, Traffic Accidents (RTA), road traffic risk, road traffic rules.

Title: RISK FACTORS CONTRIBUTED TO ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AMONG MALE STUDENTS OF NURSING COLLEGE IN HAIL UNIVERSITY

Author: Fahad Algahtani, Omaima Elalem, Soha Kamel Mosbah Mahmoud, Sandro Villareal, Bahia Glalal Abd El-Razik Siam

International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing

ISSN 2394-7330

Vol. 10, Issue 2, May 2023 - August 2023

Page No: 35-41

Novelty Journals

Website: www.noveltyjournals.com

Published Date: 31-May-2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7990450

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