PHC-313 Assignment 3: Review of Road Traffic Injuries in KSA

This assignment is a theoretical literature review article focusing on road traffic injuries (RTI) and disability prevention in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The review examines the current issues surrounding RTI, including the high incidence rates and associated injuries, such as head, neck, and extr...Read More

ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET
Course name: Road Traffic Injuries and Disability Prevention
Course number: PHC - 313
CRN:
Assignment title or task:
(You can write a question)
ASSIGNMENT – 3
2nd Sem-2018-2019
Student name:
Student ID No:
Submission date:
Released:07/03/2019 (10:00 AM)
End of Submission: 15/03/2019 (11:59 PM)
Instructor name: Dr. Dasari Sreeramulu
Grade: …. Out of 15
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Guidelines for Preparation of Assignment: (this guidelines should not be delete)
1. All columns and rows should be fill by student on cover page of assignment
2. Font must be use Times New Romans
3. Font size 12, Line space 1.5 and Between Para double space
4. Running text must be in black color and title and subtitles optional colors can use.
5. Running text must be justify and its should looks clear alignments
6. Use English format only
7. References must be in standard format followed by
Example:
1. If article or textbook (s):
1. Sehat M, Naieni KH, Asadi-Lari M, Foroushani AR, Malek-Afzali H.
Socioeconomic status and incidence of traffic accidents in metropolitan Tehran: A
population-based study. Int J Prev Med 2012; 3:181–90.
2. If website (s):
1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
272760572_Effect_of_Different_Disinfecting_Agents_on_Heavy_Metals_During
_Water_Treatment
Assignment-3
Q. 1. Preparation of your own theoretical review literature article on any topic or specific
issue or current issue or historical issues of Road Traffic Injuries and Disability Prevention
in/on Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Which has are you going preparation/explanation,
which should be follow could be like research article which are the followed steps:
(In 400 – 500 words) (15 Points)
NOTE: Dear Students please could you find the attachment of samples research article for the
model only, do not copy any information in this article. You should search online for research
published articles on RTI, you can find the many of the articles, and you can choose any one of
an article and compare KSA RTI methods and issues, which are following steps.
ANS Steps:
TitleName;___Current Issues of Road Traffic Injuries and Disability Prevention in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Abstract: The following research is a literature review undertaken to evaluate the current issues
of road traffic injuries and disability prevention in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Five articles
were selected pertaining to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Driver behavior of speedy and
reckless driving has been implicated to cause such injuries resulting in damage to neck, head and
extremities. Adopting an integrated framework of education, engineering and monitoring is
essential for road traffic prevention. Considering the high rates of such injuries in Saudi Arabia,
a camera monitoring system was adopted resulting in beneficial outcomes which may considered
during future public health interventions, Overall, this research will pave the way for future
adoption of road traffic preventive methods resulting in a healthier nation and reduced mortality
rates.
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Key Words: 1. Saudi Arabia 2. Road Traffic Injuries 3.
Treatement 4. Prevention
Introduction:
According to the Police Department and Ministry of Interior (MOI), researched by Lee and Al-
Mansour (2018), a total of 460, 488 injuries were caused due to road traffic accidents in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the year 2017, which have further resulted in deaths and fatal
damages amounting to 7489 and 33, 139 respectively. Road accidents can result in detrimental
health outcomes in the form of injuries such as wounds, bruises, cust as well as damaged limbs,
life-threatening injuries to the spine, paralysis, internal hemorrhages, loss of wellbeing and
quality of life and even death. If left untreated road traffic injuries can result in high mortality
rates and loss of quality of life and productivity in a nation. Hence, the following research aims
to review the current issues of road traffic injuries and disability prevention in the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia, to further pave the way for future research on public health interventions.
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Materials and Methods:
The following research was undertaken with the help of a literature review using an electronic
literature search. Articles were search through online journal databases using keywords such as
‘Saudi Arabia’, ‘Road Traffic Injuries’, ‘Causes’ and ‘Prevention’ along with Boolean operators.
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Results
The literature search revealed 3, 700 articles. Articles which were relevant to the keywords and
published within the time period of 2015 – 2019 were included while those not relevant to the
keywords, timeframe or to containing information of countries other than Saudi Arabia were
excluded. For the final literature review, five articles were selected whose findings have been
represented below.
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Discussion:
As researched by Lee and Al-Mansour (2018), a total of 460, 488 injuries were caused due to
road traffic accidents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the year 2017. Mansuri et al., (2015)
researched that road 83.4% of admissions to the trauma care department were contributed by
road traffic injuries of which neck, head, lower and upper body extremities were reported to
acquire highest injuries. The research by Mohammed and Bromfield (2010) indicated that
adherence to reckless, speedy and aggressive driving practices are one of the primary causes of
road traffic accidents. The review conducted by Ghaffar and Ahmed (2015), reported that an
integrated approach encompassing stringent traffic rule enforcement, adequate engineering of
roads, provision of timely services for trauma and emergency management coupled with frequent
monitoring of traffic and automobile movements can be used to prevent road traffic injuries.
Alghnam et al., (2017) however, examined the reduction of such injuries and resultant positive
health outcomes after installation of a road traffic camera monitoring and ticketing system.
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Conclusion:
Hence, it can be concluded that the following the literature review successfully demonstrated the
current issues of road traffic injuries and disability prevention in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
via evaluation of causative factors, preventive methods and effects of current strategies,. And
integrated approach targeting driver attitudes, medical services and monitoring of road traffic
movement and engineering is essential for the prevention of this pressing issue in Saudi Arabia.
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References:
Alghnam, S., Alkelya, M., Alfraidy, M., Al-Bedah, K., Albabtain, I. T., & Alshenqeety, O. (2017).
Outcomes of road traffic injuries before and after the implementation of a camera ticketing
system: a retrospective study from a large trauma center in Saudi Arabia. Annals of Saudi
medicine, 37(1),
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Ghaffar, U. B., & Ahmed, S. M. (2015). A review of road traffic accident in Saudi Arabia: the neglected
epidemic. Indian journal of forensic and community medicine, 2(4), 242-
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Lee, S. M., & Al-Mansour, A. I. (2018). Development of a new traffic safety education material for the
future drivers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Journal of King Saud University-Engineering
Sciences._______________________________________________________________________
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Mansuri, F. A., Al-Zalabani, A. H., Zalat, M. M., & Qabshawi, R. I. (2015). Road safety and road traffic
accidents in Saudi Arabia: A systematic review of existing evidence. Saudi medical
journal, 36(4),
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Mohamed, M., & Bromfield, N. F. (2017). Attitudes, driving behavior, and accident involvement among
young male drivers in Saudi Arabia. Transportation research part F: traffic psychology and
behaviour, 47, 59-
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Acknowledgements:
1. I would like to thank my Professors for their assistance and guidance in my research and
education.
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2. I would like to thank the Principal of my University for giving me the opportunity to
learn at this esteemed institute.
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3. I would lastly, thank my friends and family for their unending support and
encouragement.
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