MODELING MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT SEVERITY IN THE PHILIPPINES USING HELMET USE, RIDING EXPERIENCE, AND DRIVING BEHAVIOUR

doi:10.7708/ijtte.2017.7(3).05

MODELING MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT SEVERITY IN THE PHILIPPINES USING HELMET USE, RIDING EXPERIENCE, AND DRIVING BEHAVIOUR

International Journal for Traffic and Transport Engineering ◽

10.7708/ijtte.2017.7(3).05 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

Keyword(s):

The Philippines ◽

Helmet Use ◽

Motorcycle Accident ◽

Driving Behaviour ◽

Accident Severity

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Epidemiology of Maxillofacial Fractures at a Teaching Hospital in Malaysia: A Retrospective Study

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2019/9024763 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Maher M. Abosadegh ◽

Norkhafizah Saddki ◽

Badr Al-Tayar ◽

Shaifulizan Ab. Rahman

Keyword(s):

Road Traffic ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

Common Cause ◽

Helmet Use ◽

Motorcycle Accident ◽

Sinus Wall ◽

Maxillofacial Fractures ◽

Orbital Wall

Background/Aim. Epidemiology of maxillofacial fractures (MFF) varies between populations. This study investigated the epidemiology of MFF treated at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).Methods. A retrospective review of 473 medical records of patients with MFF treated from June 2013 to December 2015 was conducted. Information on demographic characteristics of patients, aetiology of injury, types of MFF, and treatment was obtained. Descriptive analysis, Pearson's chi-squared test, and multiple logistic regression analysis were conducted. The level of significance was set at 0.05.Results. Most patients treated for MFF were males (82.2%), aged 30 and below (63.1%), and from Malay ethnic (97.4%). Road traffic accident was the most common cause of MFF (83.1%), with motorcycle accident accounting for most injuries (73.6%). Orbital wall fracture was the most frequent MFF type (51.2%). About half of MFF patients (51.4%) were treated conservatively. Patients aged more than 20 years old were at higher odds of sustaining orbital wall fracture (AOR= 1.76; 95% CI: 1.214-2.558;P= 0.003) but were at lower odds of sustaining mandibular fracture (AOR= 0.47; 95% CI: 0.315-0.695;P= 0.001) than patients who are 20 years old and younger. Helmet use among motorcyclists was significantly associated with the nasal, orbital wall, and maxillary sinus wall fractures (P=0.006, 0.010, and 0.004, respectively).Conclusion. Motorcycle accident was the most common cause of MFF in Kelantan, Malaysia. Ages of patient and helmet use were associated with the type of MFF sustained. This study provides important information to facilitate the planning of MFF prevention strategies among motorcyclists and emphasizes the importance of using a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

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HOW USUAL BEHAVIOUR CAN AFFECT PERCEIVED DRIVERS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL STATE WHILE DRIVING

Transport ◽

10.3846/16484142.2015.1059885 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 13-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Angelo Stephen Cardamone ◽

Laura Eboli ◽

Carmen Forciniti ◽

Gabriella Mazzulla

Keyword(s):

Human Factors ◽

Sample Survey ◽

Psychological State ◽

Road Accidents ◽

Key Factors ◽

Model Formulation ◽

Driving Experience ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Driving Behaviour ◽

Accident Severity

Road accidents have a relevant impact in terms of economic and social costs. As a consequence, many research studies have focused on identifying the key factors affecting accident severity. Traditionally, these factors can be included in the infrastructural, human and vehicle groups. Among these, human factors have a relevant impact on accident severity, which depends on driving experience, driver’s socio-economic characteristics, and driving behaviour, but also on the driver’s psychological state while driving. In this paper we investigate on the relationships between driving behaviour usually taken by the driver and his/her perceived psychological state while driving. In order to achieve this goal we adopt an Ordered Probit (OP) model formulation calibrated on the basis of experimental data collected by a sample survey. We demonstrate that the adopted methodology accounts for the differential impacts of certain human factors on driver’s psychological state.

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