Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Univeristy of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2012;19(1):3-8. doi: 10.1080/17457300.2011.575472. Epub 2011 Jun 27.
Injuries to head, chest and abdomen are a major cause of death for unrestrained vehicle occupants, particularly the drivers. The use of seat belts therefore plays a significant role in reducing the severity of injuries. The study examined the compliance rate of seat belt use on different road hierarchies in Abeokuta (Nigeria) using an observatory method. Findings indicated that there was 54%, 37.3% and 13.6% compliance rate on three categories of roads studied. Also, females complied more with the use of seat belts on each of the roads with compliance rates at 43.3%, 47.2% and 50% compared with males who had 32.6%, 38.6% and 39.6% seat belt compliance rates. Chi-square analysis showed significant variations in the use of seat belt on the roads (p < 0.05). The paper suggests increased awareness and enforcement of traffic laws among others in order to ensure sustainable use of seat belts among motorists in Nigeria.
头部、胸部和腹部受伤是未系安全带的车内人员（尤其是驾驶员）死亡的主要原因。因此，安全带的使用对降低受伤程度起着重要作用。本研究采用观测法，研究了在尼日利亚阿贝奥库塔不同道路等级上安全带使用的合规率。研究结果表明，在所研究的三类道路上，安全带的合规率分别为 54%、37.3%和 13.6%。此外，女性在每条道路上使用安全带的合规率分别为 43.3%、47.2%和 50%，高于男性的 32.6%、38.6%和 39.6%。卡方分析显示，道路上安全带的使用存在显著差异（p<0.05）。本文建议提高公众意识并加强交通法规的执行力度，以确保在尼日利亚，驾驶者可持续地使用安全带。
