Determinants of Mobile Phone Use and Seat Belt Non-compliance Among Vehicle Drivers in Nigeria: An Observational Study

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Determinants of Mobile Phone Use and Seat Belt Non-compliance Among Vehicle Drivers in Nigeria: An Observational Study

Akinyemi, Yingigba Chioma

The use of mobile phone and non-use of seat belt by drivers while driving is associated with the risk of crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Annual road traffic fatalities in Nigeria were over 5000 during the period 2000–2017. This study examined the rate and factors influencing mobile phone use and non-compliance to use of seat belt in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria. A total of 6056 drivers were observed at 10 intersections. Overall, 611 (10.1%) drivers were found using a mobile phone while 1903 (31.4%) did not wear seat belt. Results of multiple logistic regression indicated that male drivers were more likely than females to use phones and not wear seat belt. Young drivers were more likely to use phones while driving than older drivers. Commercial vehicle drivers had higher odds of not wearing seat belt compared to other vehicles. No association was found between phone use and seat belt non-compliance. Educational campaigns and improved enforcement strategies need to be implemented.

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Title :

Determinants of Mobile Phone Use and Seat Belt Non-compliance Among Vehicle Drivers in Nigeria: An Observational Study

Additional title:

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

Contributors:

Anjaneyulu, M. V. L. R. (editor) / Harikrishna, M. (editor) / Arkatkar, Shriniwas S. (editor) / Veeraragavan, A. (editor) / Akinyemi, Yingigba Chioma (author)

Published in:

Recent Advances in Transportation Systems Engineering and Management ; Chapter : 52 ; 789-804

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering ; 261

Publication date :

2022-11-11

Size :

16 pages

ISBN :

978-981-19-2273-2 , 978-981-19-2272-5

ISSN :

2366-2565 , 2366-2557

DOI :