Prevalence and factors related to motorcycle accidents among students receiving treatment at Burapha University Hospital in 2019
Keywords:
accident, motorcycle, student, universityAbstract
Context: Student motorcycle accidents are common near universities.
Objective: To study the prevalence and factors related to motorcycle accidents among students receiving treatment at Burapha University Hospital.
Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional analytic study was conducted using medical records of students who experienced motorcycle accidents between January 1 and December 31, 2019, with a total of 581 cases. A sample of 467 cases was used for analysis of associated factors. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis.
Results: A total of 581 students were found to have been involved in motorcycle accidents, representing a high prevalence among trauma patients. From the 467 sampled cases, alcohol consumption was significantly associated with head and neck injuries (OR 4.798, p < 0.001). The average treatment cost was 3,951.15 baht.
Conclusion: Not wearing a helmet and alcohol consumption were significant risk factors associated with severe injuries among university students. Therefore, safety promotion measures such as encouraging helmet use and discouraging alcohol consumption should be implemented to reduce the severity of motorcycle accidents.
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