Sammanfattning
Road traffic injury is a great public health challenge with an emerging trend of increasing rates and high mortality involving commercial motorcycles in Nigeria. A qualitative approach was used with 10 in-depth interviews conducted to explore the risk perceptions of commercial motorcyclists in Ibadan, Nigeria. The data analysis using manifest and latent content analysis resulted in an overarching theme: inadequate structures and internalised norms prevent change. The three themes leading to the overarching theme are: risk-taking as generally acceptable; risk-taking as an intrinsic part of occupation; and risk-taking as a way to make ends meet. The study suggests that there is a great need for adequate regulation as regards training and licensing of riders. Also the need to tighten enforcement of traffic rules is paramount to road safety in Nigeria.
Originalspråk | engelska |
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Sidor (från-till) | 328-339 |
Tidskrift | International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion |
Volym | 22 |
Nummer | 4 |
DOI | |
Status | Published - 2015 |
Ämnesklassifikation (UKÄ)
- Endokrinologi och diabetes
- Miljömedicin och yrkesmedicin