Abstract Background Studies in Africa have examined the association between helmet use
and injury prevention, however, there has been no systematic review to synthesize the …

Background About 5.8 million people die each year as a result of injuries, and nearly 90% of
these deaths occur in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). Trauma scoring is a …

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate, through a systematic review of hospital-based
studies, the proportion of road traffic injuries and fatalities in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) …

ABSTRACT Background: In Kenya, the increased use of motorcycles for transport has led to
increased morbidity, mortality, and disability. These injuries exert a burden on the public …

Background: Motorcycle is a popular and growing form of intracity transportation in many
Nigerian cities owing mainly to poorly developed transport systems. It contributes …

Objective: This study aims to describe the crash characteristics, injury outcomes, and risk
factors associated with injury severity for motorcycle crashes resulting in hospitalization in …

Kenya has a disproportionately high rate of road traffic accidents each year, many of them
resulting in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A review of articles written on issues pertaining to …

Background Road traffic injury is a pressing public health issue in Tanzania. Increasing
helmet use among motorcycle drivers can help reduce the burden due to road traffic injuries …

Motorcycle crashes in Kenya have increased over the last decade and the most common
injuries include the cranio-maxillofacial regions which needs documentation. This article …

Methods: Households were surveyed in 2017 on injuries and subsequent disability
sustained over the previous 12 months using a three-stage cluster sampling framework …