Citation

Obey JK, Njagi E. Baraton Interdiscip. Res. J. 2016; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Risk factors associated with motorcycle (boda-boda) safety is significant in contributing to the health risks of disease in Kenya. These risk factors are important to the health status of the drivers and passengers and families of both as well as to the society at large. The aim of this study is to determine some factors associated with road safety use by motorcyclists between Baraton and Chepterit, Nandi County, Kenya.The data obtained from this study was collected by observational studies at Baraton and Chepterit locations of Nandi County, Kenya. It focused on the use of helmets and reflective clothing by motorcyclists and passengers. Some other factors were established as possible risks to the safety of motorcycle users in the study area. It was observed during the study period that overall, 80% of motorcyclists wore helmets and 21% wore reflective clothing. Only 1.33% of the passengers wore helmets. No passenger was observed to wear reflective clothing during the study.

RESULTS also showed that 82% of the motorcycle drivers had no license or public service (PSV) insurance coverage. Promotion of helmet and reflective clothing use between Baraton and Chepterit will decrease the risk of head injuries, disease, and death obtained from motorcycle crash.The study proposes that there be education for local motorcycle users on the safe use of roads. It also suggests that the laws governing the use of helmets and reflective clothing by motorcyclists be enforced and given more focus.

Keywords: Helmet, Reflective Clothing, Baraton, Chepterit, Public Service Vehicle, motorcycle, boda-boda

Language: en