Naslov
Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors of Young People to Dirinking and Driving: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Autori
Jurić, Mario ; Čarapina, Mirela ; Gilja, Adriana ; Šimić, Goran

Izvornik
Collegium antropologicum (0350-6134) 34 (2010), S1; 39-44

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
adolescents ; alcohol use ; traffic safety ; traffic accidents ; Mostar ; Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sažetak
The traffic accidents became the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among young population groups during the late 60s and early 70s. Among several European countries that are in transition, Bosnia and Herzegovina takes the leading place in fatal traffic accidents. In this study we have investigated knowledge, attitudes and behavior of young people related to alcohol impaired driving. Our aim was to investigate the patterns and behavior among young people that could be useful for public health intervention among them. This is of special interest as there is a lack of such information from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study was perfomed in the city of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study included 189 examinees of both genders, aged between 18 and 24 years, who have been divided in two groups: students of the University of Mostar and those who did not go for further education after high school (nonstudents).Sampling was performed in July 2006 in Mostar and surrounding area. The Gallup organisation questionnaire was used. Descriptive statistic test and chi-square were used in statistical analysis. Result of this study could be helpful in taking preventive measures for lowering number of traffic accidents among young people or they could be base in some protective programs for incrasing traffic safety.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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