Table 3 Distribution of host-related characteristics
Variables | Categories | Frequency (Percentage) | Injury severity status | x 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Severe | Not severe | ||||
Victims type | Pedestrian | 144 (39.7) | 52 | 92 | 0.081 |
Driver | 39 (10.7) | 43 | 98 | ||
vehicle occupant | 141 (38.8) | 20 | 19 | ||
Motorbike rider or Occupant | 39 (10.7) | 17 | 22 | ||
Duration of having driving license prior to accidenta | ≤2 years | 107 (29.5) | 43 | 68 | 0.474 |
3 to 4 years | 113 (31.1) | 35 | 78 | ||
≥5 years | 111 (30.6) | 40 | 73 | ||
Driver violate right of way | Yes | 127 (35) | 48 | 79 | 0.67 |
No | 236 (65) | 84 | 152 | ||
Driver used alcohol | Yes | 34 (9.4) | 19 | 15 | 0.011 |
No | 148 (40.8) | 48 | 100 | ||
Unknown | 182 (50.1) | 66 | 116 | ||
Multiple injuries | Yes | 221 (60.9) | 107 | 114 | 0.000 |
No | 142 (39.1) | 25 | 117 | ||
Driver used Seat belt (N = 39) | Yes | 21 (53.8) | 11 | 10 | 0.232 |
No | 18 (46.2) | 6 | 12 | ||
Vehicle occupant used Seat belt (N = 141) | Yes | 17 (12.1) | 6 | 11 | 0.261 |
NO | 124 (87.9) | 42 | 75 | ||
Motorist or occupant used helmet (N = 39) | Yes | 17 (43.6) | 5 | 12 | 0.016 |
No | 22 (56.4) | 15 | 7 | ||