Background and
Objective: The human factor is one of the most influential factors and cause of 60%
of road accidents. Based on current evidence, Kerman province has the highest rate of
deaths due to road accidents all around
the country. Therefore, the purpose of
this study was to investigate the
role of human and environmental
factors associated with the occurrence of road accidents in Kerman.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted recruiting 80 faculties and 243
staff of Medical Sciences in kerman university. Convenience sampling was used
for selecting survey’s participants. A self-administered questionnaire was used
including two main parts: the first one consisted of the history and the number
of accidents, and effective determinants, and the second part was for
demographic characteristics. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression
models were used for data analysis.
Results: The odds of accidents in educated individuals were 2.29 times
greater than low educated ones (OR=2.29, 95% Confidence interval= 1.03-5.07).
There was significant association between the gender (p=0.013), education level (p= 0.040), the history of previous accidents
(p<0.001) with the occurrence of road accidents.
Conclusion: The number of reported accidents associated with the increasing
education and gender of drivers. With the influential role of human factors and
education in particular, the results have implications for identifying high
risk groups.
Key words: Road Accidents, Human factor, Education, Staff
Funding: This study was funded by Kerman University of Medical Sciences.
Conflict of Interest: None declared.
Ethical Approval: The Ethics Committee of Kerman University of Medical Sciences
approved this study.
How to cite this article: Haghdoost AA, Baneshi MR, Zare M.
Frequency and probable Causes of Road Accidents Related to the Staff and Faculties
of Kerman University Medical Sciences in Kerman University During 2012-2013. J
RafsanjanUniv Med Sci 2014
13(4): 445-56. [Farsi]
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