Experience of senior high school student motorcyclists on drinking and driving in Vientiane Municipality, Lao PDR

Name: Ketsomsouk Bouphavanh

LCSH: Drunk driving -- Case studies

LCSH: Drinking and traffic accidents -- Lao

LCSH: Alcohol -- Drinking

LCSH: Victims of crimes -- Case studies

Abstract: Purpose: To describe motorcycle driving and drinking experiences among senior high school students in Vientiane, Laos, to inform a plsnnrf hrslyh ptomoyion inyrtbrnyion. Objectives: To describe (1) demographic characteristics, (2) driving behavior, (3) drinking experience, (4) road traffic experiences and (5) their interrelationships Method: A cross sectional survey, using a self-administered questionnaire, was carried out among 394 senior high school students selected by multistage sampling procedure. A descriptive analysis was applied using frequencies, proportions and mean. Main results: The median age of students was 17 years, with parity in gender distribution and a mean monthly family income of 1,245,120 Kip (S.D. 253.86) and a mean own income of 113,535 Kip/month (S.D. 90.24). On average students started driving a motorbike at 14 years, 18.5% obtained a driving license and only 12.7% used a helmet. Students reported to overtake in restricted zones, drive reckless, stop in non-stop zones and violate traffic lights. 70.7% took alcoholic drink, 58.1% took alcohol regulary with peers. 43.1% faced motorcycle accidents. The frequency of accidents increased with alcohol use. Male had a more risky driving style than females, and used more frequent alcohol. Parties, family events and public entertainment places were common drinking places. Male students are more likely to drive after drinking. Males, reported more heavy driniking at one occasion than females. Those that used alcohol as well as those that drive after drinking showed a more risky driving style and more accident experiences. Conclusions: There is a relationship between driving, drinking and motorcycle accidents. Male students are at higher risk to use alcohol, to drive risky and to face accidents. Findings were not conclusive on the relationship between severity of injuries and the use of alcohol and helmet.

Chulalongkorn University. Office of Academic Resources

Address: BANGKOK

Email: cuir@car.chula.ac.th

Name: Van Der Putten, Marc

Role: advisor

Name: Pimonpan Isarabhakdi

Role: co-advisor

Created: 2003

Modified: 2021-07-14

Issued: 2021-07-14

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URL: http://cuir.car.chula.ac.th/handle/123456789/68823

eng

DegreeName: Master of Public Health

Level: Master's Degree

Descipline: Health Systems Development

Grantor: Chulalongkorn University

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