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6 articles for “road traffic accidents (RTA).”
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Study of Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Fatalites Coming for Autopsy in FAAMCH, Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Analysis of fatal road traffic accident cases in medico-legal autopsies, present study was conducted in the department of forensic medicine, FAAMC, Barpeta Assam from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015. The study was undertaken upon 210 victims of road traffic accident cases, who died due to various injuries, and were autopsied at Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College. Most of the accidents occurred in the afternoon hours and there was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Autorickshaw Drivers Regarding First Aid for Road Traffic Accidents
Abstract: Basic first aid training can make difference in reducing impact of injuries and save life in accidents. Descriptive research was done to assess autorickshaw drivers' knowledge and attitude towards first aid for road traffic accidents. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of autorickshaw drivers regarding first aid for road traffic accidents, find association of level of knowledge and attitude with selected socio …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Study of Pattern of Orthopedic Injuries by Road Traffic Accident Victims in Northern Indian Population
Abstract: Road Traffic Accident (RTA) is a current global development epidemic. The World Health Organization (WHO 2010: 5) estimates that road traffic crashes cause over 1.24 million deaths and about 50 million people are injured per year. In India, the problem of road traffic accidents has been a public health issue. The present study aims to study the clinical profile of road traffic accident victims with orthopedic injuries admitted in a …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme Regarding Road Traffic Accident and Its Prevention among the Adolescents (11th to 12th Class) in Selected School of Bhilai (C.G.)
Abstract: Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among children and young adults aged 5–29 years. The main objective of this study was to assess the pre-test post-test knowledge regarding road traffic accident and its prevention among adolescents. Quasi-experimental, one group pre-test post-test research design was taken on. A total of 60 samples were selected using non-probability purposive sampling technique. The tool used for the study comprised of two …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 59–65 Read article
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CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AND CONTROL MEASURES FOR ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN INDIA
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe report on detailing about road traffic accidents in India is designed by general and collective data with control measures and factors contributing road accidents.Present condition in India has worsened yearly. Statistics shown from 1980 to 2005 road traffic accidents were thousands in number. Due to digitalization development according to SOI survey of India by 2017 population growth increased to 8% since 2011 uniformly vehicle import has been increased to …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Assessment of Road Traffic Accidents among Children in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia; A Retrospective Record Review
Abstract: Road traffic injuries are major causes of death and disability worldwide, with a disproportionate number of occurrences in developing countries particularly in school-age children. The aim of this study is to assess the magnitude and factors associated with road traffic accidents among children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Retrospective record review was conducted to assess road traffic accidents among children of Addis Ababa from records of all sub cities of Addis …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 25–36 Read article