TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Exploring measures to control road traffic injuries in Iran: key informants points of view
JO  - Iranian journal of public health
A1  - Salari, Hedayat
A1  - Motevalian, Seyed Abbas
A1  - Arab, Mohammad
A1  - Esfandiari, Atefeh
A1  - Akbari Sari, Ali
SP  - 671
EP  - 676
VL  - 46
IS  - 5
N2  - BACKGROUND: Injuries and fatalities from road traffic Injuries are global public health concerns, and a major problem in the Iran. This study aimed to explore strategies to control road traffic Injuries (RTI) in Iran. <br><br>METHODS: We conducted a qualitative study to explore possible ways to reduce the occurrence of road traffic Injuries in Iran in 2016. Interviewees were purposively sampled from various sectors due to multidisciplinary nature of RTIs. Participants were mainly representatives from the police, Ministry of Road, Municipal, emergency services and Ministry of Health. Besides, public health authorities, researchers, and university professors were interviewed. We conducted in-depth interviews using generic guides. Data was analyzed using MAXQDA 10 software. Through content analysis, we interpreted core themes relevant to the accomplishment of our study objectives. <br><br>RESULTS: Themes that emerged from our study include; road traffic management, governance, education, improving accident database, enforcement, driving license restrictions, and construction of pedestrian overpass. <br><br>CONCLUSION: This study revealed key informants' views regarding available and affordable solutions to reduce RTIs in Iran. Many applicable strategies are identified in the control of RTIs in Iran. Although some solutions such as highway construction and/or expanding rail transportation have been suggested as effective measures for reducing accident, but they are costly and may not be fully applied in developing countries like Iran.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2251-6085
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -