title: Truck Drivers' Experiences and Perspectives Regarding Factors Influencing Traffic Accidents: A Qualitative Study.
abstract: Traffic accidents are a major public health problem, leading to death and disability. Although pertinent studies have been conducted, little data are available in Iran. This study explored the experiences of truck drivers and their perspectives regarding factors contributing to traffic accidents. Eighteen truck drivers, purposively sampled, participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. A main theme, lack of ability to control stress, emerged as a factor influencing the incidence of traffic accidents. This main theme was found to have three subthemes: poor organization of the job, lack of workplace facilities and proper equipment, and unsupportive environment. Although several factors were found to contribute to traffic accidents, their effects were not independent, and all were considered significant. Identifying factors that contribute to traffic accidents requires a systematic and holistic approach. Findings could be used by the transportation industry and community health centers to prevent traffic accidents.
authors.affiliation: Evidence-Based Caring Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
authors.forename: Hossein
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Karimi Moonaghi
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery Ranjbarh1@mums.ac.ir.
authors.forename: Hossein
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ranjbar
authors.affiliation: Evidence-Based Caring Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
authors.forename: Abbas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Heydari
authors.affiliation: University of Worcester.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Scurlock-Evans
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001334:Automobile Driving; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D008297:Male; D018986:Motor Vehicles; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: Iran; Qualitative study; traffic accidents; truck drivers