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The prevalence of seat belt use in Kingston, Jamaica: a follow-up observational study five years after the introduction of legislation / Prevalencia del uso del cinturón de seguridad en Kingston, Jamaica: un estudio observacional de seguimiento, cinco años después de introducida la legislación
Crandon, I. W; Harding, H. E; Branday, J. M; Simeon, D. T; Rhoden, A; Carpenter, R.
  • Crandon, I. W; The University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston 7. JM
  • Harding, H. E; The University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston 7. JM
  • Branday, J. M; The University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston 7. JM
  • Simeon, D. T; The Caribbean Health Research Council. TT
  • Rhoden, A; The University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston 7. JM
  • Carpenter, R; The University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston 7. JM
West Indian med. j ; 55(5): 327-329, Oct. 2006. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-501002
ABSTRACT
An observational cross-sectional study conducted in Kingston in 2004 showed that seat belts were used by 81.2% of private motor vehicle drivers and 74.0% offront seat passengers. This was significantly improved compared to 21.1% and 13.6% respectively in 1996 before the introduction of legislation in 1999 (p < 0.001). Females were significantly more likely than males to wear seat belts, both when driving (92.5% vs 77.3%; p < 0. 001) and as front seat passengers (79.9% vs 66.3%; p < 0.001). Of the 2289 motor vehicles examined, all except one were equipped with seat belts. Rear passenger utilization of seat belts was not examined. Drivers of new vehicles were more likely than other drivers to use seat belts (p < 0.001). Male drivers, drivers of older vehicles and all passengers may require specific targeting in an educational and enforcement campaign if the maximum benefits of seat belt use are to be realized
RESUMEN
Un estudio transversal observacional llevado a cabo en Kingston en el año 2004 mostró que los cinturones de seguridad eran usados por el 81.2% de los conductores de vehículos motorizados privados, y el 74.0% de los pasajeros del asiento delantero. Esto representa una mejoría significativa en comparación con el 21.1% y el 13.6% respectivamente en 1996 antes de que se introdujera la legislación en 1999 (p < 0.001). Las tendencia de las mujeres a usar cinturones de seguridad fue significativamente mayor que la de los hombres, tanto al conducir (92.5% vs 77.3%; p < 0.001) como al viajar como pasajeras en el asiento delantero (79.9% vs 66.3%; p < 0.001). De los 2289 vehículos motorizados examinados, todos – excepto uno – estaban equipados con cinturones de seguridad. No se examinó la utilización de los cinturones de seguridad por parte de los pasajeros en los asientos traseros. Los conductores de vehículos nuevos mostraron una tendencia mayor que los otros conductores a usar cinturones de seguridad (p < 0.001). Los conductores varones, los conductores de vehículos más viejos, y todos los pasajeros puede que requieran ser objeto específico de una campaña destinada a educarlos o a hacer cumplir la ley si se desea maximizar los beneficios del uso del cinturón de seguridad.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Seat Belts Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica / Trinidad and Tobago Institution/Affiliation country: The Caribbean Health Research Council/TT / The University of the West Indies/JM

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Seat Belts Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica / Trinidad and Tobago Institution/Affiliation country: The Caribbean Health Research Council/TT / The University of the West Indies/JM