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Published on: September 21, 2017
Prevalence of helmet use among motorcycle users in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Cosmas George Kauky1, Rogath Saika Kishimba2, Loveness John Urio1
1Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (FELTP), Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Introduction:
The purpose of this study was to determine prevalence of helmet use among motorcyclists as one of the preventive measures for road traffic injuries.
Methods:
A cross sectional observational survey was conducted in the 3 Districts (Kinondoni, Ilala and Temeke) that make Dar es Salaam. Tanzania. A standardized line-listing form and checklist were used to record the drivers and passengers use of helmet as observed by study investigators. Data for helmet use was collected on one weekday and one weekend day. Time for observation was during the rush hour in the morning, noon and evening. Then data were entered into Epi Info 3.5.1 analysis.
Results:
A total of 7,678 motorcycle drivers and 4,328 passengers observed in this study. Drivers were almost male (98.8%) and 73.2% of all passengers were males. The prevalence use of helmet use among motorcyclist's riders was 82.1% and among passengers was 22.5%. Proportion of helmet use in drivers and passengers observed were relatively similar during weekday and weekend day and time of observation.
Conclusion:
This study showed the relative high helmet use among motorcyclist riders though very low in passengers. This study recommends increased community awareness on helmet use among passengers and enforcement and revival of road safety laws of passengers and motorcyclists on helmet use.
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