Improving Motorcycle Taxi Driver Visibility in Tanzania
NCT ID: NCT01733537
Last Updated: 2013-08-09
Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
180 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2013-02-28
2013-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Motorcycles are a rapidly growing form of transport in Africa, both for personal and commercial transportation. Conspicuity measures-factors that increase a motorcycle rider's visibility-for the prevention of motorcycle crash have been previously studied and found to be associated with a decreased risk of crash.
Motorcycle taxi drivers are a particularly high risk population for motorcycle crash as they operate a motorcycle for several hours a day. Reflective, fluorescent safety vests are a common article worn by motorcycle drivers in some locations; however, penetration of such clothing in Moshi is currently low. This study aims to increase use of reflective vests among commercial motorcycle drivers. We will test whether provision of a free reflective, fluorescent vest increases use of reflective, fluorescent clothing compared to education about wearing reflective, fluorescent clothing alone.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Vest and Education
Motorcycle Taxi Drivers provided with a reflective, fluorescent vest and basic education about recommended measures to increase their visibility
Free reflective, fluorescent vest
Motorcycle taxi drivers in the intervention arm will receive a free reflective, fluorescent vest
Education
Both arms will receive brief, basic education about recommended measures to increase their visibility
Education Alone
Motorcycle Taxi Drivers provided with basic education about recommended measures to increase their visibility
Education
Both arms will receive brief, basic education about recommended measures to increase their visibility
Interventions
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Free reflective, fluorescent vest
Motorcycle taxi drivers in the intervention arm will receive a free reflective, fluorescent vest
Education
Both arms will receive brief, basic education about recommended measures to increase their visibility
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* individuals must work at least 2 days a week as a motorcycle taxi driver
* have a telephone number for ride solicitation
* have a license plate that is able to be recorded
* are at least 18 years old
* are willing to have us contact them in the future for repeat surveys
Exclusion Criteria
* motorcycle riders who do not consent to participate
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Tanzania
OTHER
Fogarty International Center of the National Institute of Health
NIH
Duke University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Nathan M Thielman, MD, MPH
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Duke University
Steven A Sumner, MD
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Duke University
Locations
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Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Kilimanjaro Region, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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Pro00034415
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id