The prevalence of seat belt use in Jamaica: an observational study
WEST INDIAN MED. J
; 45(1): 31-3, Mar. 1996.
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Ubicación: JM3.1; R18.W4
ABSTRACT
An observational cross-sectional survey showed that 21.1 percent of private motor vehicle drivers and 13.5 percent of front seat passengers voluntarily wore seat belts in Kingston, Jamaica, where there is no law requiring this. Rear passenger utilisation was not examined. Compared to males, females were significantly more likely to wear seat belts when driving but not as front seat passengers. Of all motor vehicles examined 10.1 percent were not equipped with seat belts. The oldest group of vehicles were mostly not fitted with seat belts. Drivers of older vehicles were significantly less likely to use seat belts even when the vehicles were equipped with belts. Implementation of legislation can reduce mortality, morbidity and costs from road traffic accidents which are relatively frequent in Jamaica. Male drivers, drivers of older vehicles and all passengers may require specific targeting in an educational and enforcement campaign should legislation, which is highly desirable, be implemented (AU)
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MedCarib
Asunto principal:
Cinturones de Seguridad
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Caribe ingles
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Jamaica
Idioma:
En
Revista:
WEST INDIAN MED. J
Año:
1996
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Article