PATTERN OF INJURIES AND RISK FACTORS AMONG MOTORCYCLISTS IN ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: A HOSPITAL-BASED STUDY IN SWABI, PAKISTAN

Motorcyclist Injuries & Risks in Swabi RTAs

Authors

  • Naseer Hassan Department of Neurosurgery, Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex and Nowshera Medical College Nowshera, KP Pakistan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0483-1974
  • Hamayun Tahir Department of Neurosurgery, Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex and Nowshera Medical College Nowshera, KP Pakistan Author
  • Usman Haqqani Department of Neurosurgery, Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex and Nowshera Medical College Nowshera, KP Pakistan Author

Keywords:

motorcyclists, injury pattern, road traffic accidents

Abstract

Background: Worldwide, motorcycle-related road traffic accidents (RTA) are a major contributing cause of death, reporting 380,000 annual deaths, with developing countries bearing 93% of this. In our setup, knowing the serious injury problem and where exactly prevention and measures are most urgently needed is pertinent. This study determines the pattern of different types of injuries, associated risk factors, and demographic characteristics among motorcyclists involved in RTA presented to the District Headquarter’s Hospital Swabi, KPK. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study conducted from 1st April to 1st October 2023 after IRB approval in District Headquarter’s Hospital Swabi KP. A total of 182 samples was calculated, and non-probability consecutive sampling was used to draw the samples. Data was collected on a self-devised structured questionnaire and analysed using SPSS version 22. Chi-square was applied to assess the association between different variables. p≤0.05 was considered significant. Results: A total of 182 patients with a mean age of 27.52±11.369 years, males 169 (92.9%) were included. In total, 92 (50.6%) did not possess basic knowledge of traffic rules, and 135 (74.2%) did not wear safety helmets. The most common cause of accidents was collision with other vehicles 74 (40.7%), and injuries to lower limbs 69 (37.9%) appeared on the top. Conclusion: Motorcycle-related road traffic accidents are still common in the current area, primarily due to a lack of awareness of safety measures. It predominantly affects young males with lower limb and head injuries mainly due to vehicle collisions.

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Author Biographies

  • Naseer Hassan, Department of Neurosurgery, Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex and Nowshera Medical College Nowshera, KP Pakistan

    Associate Professor & Head of Department of Neurosurgery. MBBS, MRCS (Edinburgh), FCPS (Neurosurgery), CHPE, CHR, DHPE, Fellowship in Spine Surgery (RCSI) & Microvascular Brain Surgery (Beijing). 

  • Hamayun Tahir, Department of Neurosurgery, Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex and Nowshera Medical College Nowshera, KP Pakistan

    Medical Officer, MBBS

  • Usman Haqqani, Department of Neurosurgery, Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex and Nowshera Medical College Nowshera, KP Pakistan

    Medical Officer, MBBS

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05/19/2025

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The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on request

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): The Genesis of MedPulse: Pioneering Research and Clinical Excellence

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PATTERN OF INJURIES AND RISK FACTORS AMONG MOTORCYCLISTS IN ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: A HOSPITAL-BASED STUDY IN SWABI, PAKISTAN: Motorcyclist Injuries & Risks in Swabi RTAs. (2025). MedPulse Spectrum, 1(1), 15-18. https://jouex.com/index.php/medpulspect/article/view/16