Seatbelt and child restraint use among vehicle occupants in Ho Chi Minh City: an observational study in Vietnam.
Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot
; 27(3): 319-326, 2020 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-32496908
ABSTRACT
This paper presents the trend of seatbelt use, disaggregated by vehicle occupants, in Ho Chi Minh City between 2016 and 2018. We conducted statistical analyses to identify the determinants of seatbelt use, including the effect of a new fine imposed against seatbelt law violation in the rear seats that became effective in January 2018. Seatbelt use was observed in at least half of all vehicle occupants, and drivers were more likely to use seatbelts than passengers. Only 4.4% of children younger than 5-years and 2.5% of 5 to12-year-olds used a child restraint system. Seatbelt use increased among all occupants after the imposed fine, especially among rear-seat passengers. Imposing new or increasing fixed penalties, with enforcement and public education, may increase seatbelt use to prevent road traffic injuries.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cintos de Segurança
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Sistemas de Proteção para Crianças
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article