Citation

Sanusi AA, Emmelin M. Int. J. Inj. Control Safe. Promot. 2015; 22(4): 328-339.

Affiliation

The Genetic & Molecular Epidemiology (GAME) Unit , Lund University Diabetes Center (LUDC) Clinical Research Center , Skåne University Hospital , Malmo , Sweden.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/17457300.2014.909499

PMID

24853078

Abstract

Road traffic injury is a great public health challenge with an emerging trend of increasing rates and high mortality involving commercial motorcycles in Nigeria. A qualitative approach was used with 10 in-depth interviews conducted to explore the risk perceptions of commercial motorcyclists in Ibadan, Nigeria. The data analysis using manifest and latent content analysis resulted in an overarching theme: inadequate structures and internalised norms prevent change. The three themes leading to the overarching theme are: risk-taking as generally acceptable; risk-taking as an intrinsic part of occupation; and risk-taking as a way to make ends meet. The study suggests that there is a great need for adequate regulation as regards training and licensing of riders. Also the need to tighten enforcement of traffic rules is paramount to road safety in Nigeria.

Language: en