Assess the Knowledge and Practice On Road Safety Regulations among Primary School Children in Rural Community

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2016 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 3 Issue 8

Year of Publication : 2016

Authors : Ms.Indhumathy and Mrs.Thenmozhi.P

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V3I8P101

How to Cite?

Ms.Indhumathy and Mrs.Thenmozhi.P, "Assess the Knowledge and Practice On Road Safety Regulations among Primary School Children in Rural Community," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 3,  no. 8, pp. 1-4, 2016. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V3I8P101

Abstract:

Introduction: Road accidents are 9thleading cause of deaths and are estimated to become the 5th leading cause of death by 2020. Globally road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among young people aged 15-19 years and second leading cause among 5- 14 year olds, according to WHO road traffic accidents stands as 6th rank of leading causes of death in children. School children who are going to be adults of tomorrow are made aware of road safety measures. and adolescent. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice on road safety regulations among primary school children in rural community.Materials and methods used: Cross sectional research design was used to conduct the study with 50 samples in primary school of rural community. Collected socio demographic variables followed by assessed the knowledge on road safety regulations by using multiple choice questions and the practice level was assessed by checklist. Collected data were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.Result: With regards knowledge regarding road traffic regulations, out 50 samples, 16 (32%) of them had inadequate knowledge, 20(40%) of them had moderately adequate knowledge and 14 (28%) of them had adequate knowledge. Regarding practice on road traffic regulations Out 50 samples, 22 (44%) of them had poor practice, 24(48%) had good practice and 4 (8%) had best practice.Conclusion: The study findings concluded that the primary school children have lack of knowledge on road traffic regulations and few students though they have the knowledge but have poor practice in day today life.

Keywords:

Road traffic regulations, road safety, primary school children, road traffic accident, rural community.

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