Knowledge Regarding Road Traffic Accident among Students of Higher Secondary School

Pooja Gauro; Sangeeta K.C.

Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

Knowledge Regarding Road Traffic Accident among Students of Higher Secondary School

Pooja Gauro, Sangeeta K. C.

Abstract :

Background and Objectives: Road traffic accidents and injuries have become a burden worldwide. Children, pedestrians, cyclists and the elderly are among the most vulnerable of road users. The overall objective of this study is to assess the knowledge regarding road traffic accident among higher secondary students.

Method and Materials: A descriptive cross sectional study was adopted to complete the study. Census was used to select the sample size of 80. A pre–tested self–administered structured questionnaire was used for data collection.Data was organized, coded and entered in IBMSPSS version 20 & analyzed using descriptive statistics and interferential statistics

Results: The findings of the study revealed that out of 80 students,66.3% respondents had high knowledge whereas 33.7% had moderate knowledge. Most of the respondents (95%) knew the meaning of road traffic accidents. Approximately, 80% of the respondents knew the cause of road traffic accidents. Most of the respondents (92.5%) said no for drinking and driving. Respondent’s age is statically significant with the level of knowledge (p = 0.028). Also those who knew to ride vehicles and type of vehicles were also significant with the level of knowledge (p= 0.033) & (p=0.050) respectively.

Conclusion: Knowledge regarding road traffic accidents among higher secondary schools students’ is quite high according to the study. This might be because of increased awareness and safety rules included in their course book.Intervention program like health education should be undertaken to increasethe knowledge regarding road traffic accidents at an optimum level.