Citation

Ali Aba Hussein N, El-Zobeir AK. East Mediterr. Health J. 2007; 13(2): 364-375.

Affiliation

School Health Unit for Girls, Directorate of Girls'Education, Ministry of Education, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. n_abahussain@yahoo.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, World Health Organization)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17684858

Abstract

The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and behaviour of the fathers of a sample of female students. A random sample of 2469 drivers from Dammam, Alkhobar, Qateef and Jubail was studied. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire which incorporated questions on driver's knowledge and behaviour regarding road traffic regulations. The study found that 52% of the sample had been involved in previous road traffic accidents, 75% were seat-belt compliant and 60% used mobile phones while driving. The drivers' knowledge about road traffic regulations and risks did not match their behaviour.

Language: ar