@article{ref1,
title="Study of driver's attitudes towards road safety in Georgia [[SafetyLit note- the nation not the US state]]",
journal="One health and risk management",
year="2023",
author="Chkhirodze, Giorgi and Chkhaberidze, Nino and Pitskhelauri, Nato and Tskaroveli, Giorgi and Chikhladze, Nino",
volume="4",
number="2",
pages="46-50",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Road traffic injuries are a global public health challenges and a leading cause of death and disability. This study examines the relationships between road traffic accident involvement, driving behaviors, and drivers' attitudes towards traffic safety in Georgia [the nation]. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Behavior of 200 Georgian drivers were reported using a self-administered questionnaire. The criteria for inclusion in the study were residency of Georgia and at least one year of driving experience. <br><br>RESULTS: A total of 200 Georgian drivers were interviewed. 59% of study participants felt that the road safety had not improved at all over the past ten years. 94% of respondents were involved in a road traffic accident as a driver. 99% of male drivers and 84% of female drivers have been fined for speeding in the last three years. 95% of males and 51% of females have experienced driving under the influence of alcohol once, and 2% of males and 43% of females have never driven under the influence of alcohol. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The study demonstrated that alcohol consumption, using mobile phones while driving and speeding are very common among drivers in Georgia.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2587-3458",
doi="10.38045/ohrm.2023.2.07",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.38045/ohrm.2023.2.07"
}