Use of child restraint system and patterns of child transportation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Child restraint system (CRS) is designed to protect children from injury during motor vehicle crash (MVC). However, there is no regulation or enforcement of CRS use in Saudi Arabia. This study estimated the prevalence of CRS use and identified patterns of child transportation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, a self-administered questionnaire was distributed across Riyadh targeting families who drove with children aged less than 5 years. The questionnaire inquired about CRS availability, patterns of child transportation if a CRS was unavailable, seat belt use by the driver and adult passengers, and the perception of CRS.

Results

Of 385 respondents, only 36.6% reported the availability of a CRS (95% CI: 31.8-41.7%), with only hal

SUBMITTER: Alsanea M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5749838 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature