Effect of Educational Intervention on Road Safety Awareness and Practice among Medical Students in Chennai-A Cross-Sectional Study

Effect of Educational Intervention on Road Safety Awareness and Practice among Medical Students in Chennai-A Cross-Sectional Study

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Background: Road transport is predisposing people to the risk of road accidents, injuries and fatalities.Road traffic injuries caused an estimated 1.24 million deaths worldwide, of which India alone accounted for 73%.This study was conducted to determine the improvement in the awareness of road safety measures post educational intervention.Methods: This was a Cross-sectional study with a follow-up component.

The study was conducted among undergraduate medical students in Chennai.The sample size was calculated iphone 13 pro max price florida as 220.Study tool consisted of two questionnaires; one of which was given as pre-test and post-test and other 4 weeks after educational intervention to assess behaviour.Frequency and paired t test were used for analysis.Results: 46 (21%) did not have the habit of wearing helmet/seatbelt during every drive.

56 (25.5%) of them had used mobile phones while driving.Overall non-compliance to traffic rules was 25- 30%.31 (14.1 %) faced road traffic accidents.

The knowledge on road safety measures improved to 96% after educational intervention.Conclusion: An educational intervention presented in this study is effective to improve knowledge, attitude and behaviour about road g5210t-p90 safety among the study participants.