Seat Belt Use by Drivers in Trinidad and Tobago
Author Information
Author(s): Olukoga Abiodun, Legall George, Odekunle Abayomi
Primary Institution: University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad, WI
Hypothesis
What factors influence seat belt use among drivers in Trinidad and Tobago?
Conclusion
Only a small proportion of the drivers in Trinidad and Tobago always use a seat belt when driving.
Supporting Evidence
- 51.8% of drivers sometimes use a seat belt.
- 31.6% of drivers always use a seat belt.
- 96.6% of drivers had functional seat belts in their vehicles.
- 96.1% were aware of the seat belt law.
- 40.7% cited frequent stops as the main reason for not using seat belts.
- 44.5% indicated stiffer penalties as motivation to use seat belts.
- Significant differences in seat belt use were found across various socio-demographic factors.
Takeaway
Most drivers in Trinidad and Tobago don't always wear their seat belts, which is important for safety.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire distributed to 1150 motor vehicle drivers.
Potential Biases
Potential reporting bias in self-reported seat belt availability and usage.
Limitations
Self-reported data may lead to overestimation of seat belt use.
Participant Demographics
Majority male drivers (70%), with 88% having at least secondary education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI not specified
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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