Prevalence of proper usage of seat belt and its determinants among pregnant staffs in Universiti Putra Malaysia

A. Razak, Siti Syahiza Noorinnisaq (2012) Prevalence of proper usage of seat belt and its determinants among pregnant staffs in Universiti Putra Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Summary: Introduction: During pregnancy, most women are particularly concerned about avoiding anything that may damage or harm the future baby at all costs. However, many pregnant women are unaware of proper usage of seat belt as the safest hehavior and real risks of not using it. Therefore, this study is aimed to determine the prevalence and the determinants of proper usage of seat belt among pregnant staffs of Universiti Putra Malaysia. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among 100 pregnant staffs. The data were collected through observation and questionnaire. Observation of the pregnant car occupants at the time they came to work or after work. The observed pregnant staff were aproached and interviewed to fill up the questionnaire. The data were analyzed by SPSS 19.0. Results: 77% of the respondents were wearing seat belt and 39% were wearing seat belts properly according to the NHTSA 2000. Four variables were recognized as the determinants towards Proper Usage of Seat Beltamong pregnant staff in UPM; socio-demographic background, sitting position, knowledge of effectiveness of the seat belt and perception on comfortableness. Conclusion: This study showed there is lack of information and a lot of doubts from respondents towards the usage of seat belt during pregnancy thus prevent them in using proper seat belt as a safety measure on the road. Keywords: Seat Belt, Pregnant Staff, Observation.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2022 06:25
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2023 00:10
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/192

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