Prevalence and Pattern of Road Traffic Accident and Injuries among Commercial Motorcyclists in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria
Journal Title: Journal of Quality in Health Care & Economics (JQHE) - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Motorcycle accidents contribute significantly to the number of road traffic accidents (RTAs) in many cities in Northern Western Nigeria. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and pattern of RTAs among commercial motorcyclists in Sokoto metropolis Nigeria. A descriptive, cross sectional study was carried out among commercial motorcyclist’s riders in 2014 in Sokoto metropolis Nigeria. The instrument of data collection was a semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS version 20.0. A total of 307 male commercial motorcyclists participated in the study, out of which 194 (63.2%) had been involved in RTAs since they started riding. Seventy two percent (72%) attributed the last accident to Motor vehicle hit/Obstruction, Almost all were not wearing helmets when the accident occurred and sustained different form of injuries during the accident, out of which majority (37%) had Motorcycle – Motorcycle collision, lower limb was the part mostly affected 33.5% and bruises were the commonest injuries sustained.
Authors and Affiliations
Lawal N, Oche MO, Isah BA, Yakubu A and Danmadami AM
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