Self-management of Risk for the Prevention of Traffic Accidents from a Health Perspective: A Qualitative Study.
Hisp Health Care Int
; : 15404153241235666, 2024 Mar 07.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
In the world, deaths and injuries caused by traffic collisions have been considered a public health problem. In Colombia, 7.238 fatalities were recorded in 2021, with motorcycle riders representing the largest group of victims at 59.7%.Methods:
The aim of this qualitative phenomenological study is to describe the risky experiences and deliberate actions of diverse road users that influence the self-management of the risk of traffic collisions.Results:
Data were obtained from 22participants:
motorists, pedestrians and drivers. The content analysis describes various human conditions that affect self-management of the risk of traffic accidents, such as unsafe behaviors, non-compliance with traffic regulations by the different road actors, competitive culture among drivers, eagerness, among others. Additionally, factors related to care were determined healthy recreational activities, promoting the value of one's own life and that of others, adequate time management and preventive behaviors by some road users.Conclusion:
This research provides information on social and cultural aspects, experiences and risky behaviors of different road actors that influence the incidence of traffic accidents in Colombia.
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MEDLINE
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Hisp Health Care Int
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha