Evaluating visual impairment as a major determinant of road traffic accident among commercial motorcyclist in Ilorin Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9111 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study evaluates visual impairment as a major determinant of road traffic accidents among commercial motorcyclists in Ilorin. It made use of a descriptive survey research design method with a sample of fifty (50) respondents, which was selected using non-probability sampling techniques of convenience techniques using Taro Yamane’s statistical formula (N/(1+Ne)2) in Ilorin. Data were collected through self-structured questionnaires. Simple Percentage was used to analyze the research question, together with the mean score and the standard deviation value. The research revealed that an impressive 92% of respondents strongly agreed that visual impairment affects their ability to judge distances while riding, resulting in a mean score of 3.92 (± 0.27). Also, a substantial majority, 72% of respondents, strongly agreed that poor vision increases the risk of road traffic accidents, as evidenced by a high mean score of 3.72 (± 0.45). While commercial motorcyclists with visual impairments are more likely to experience accidents due to their inability to see road signs and traffic signals, this was indicated by a mean score of 3.78 (± 0.50). The following recommendations were made. It was suggested that authorities should introduce mandatory, regular vision screening as part of the licensing and renewal process for commercial motorcyclists. It was also revealed that public health agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) should collaborate to launch awareness campaigns targeted at commercial motorcyclists. While vision-related education should be incorporated into motorcycle rider training programs. Motorcyclists need to understand the direct impact that visual impairments can have on their ability to drive safely and react to road hazards. Similarly, Transport authorities should enforce strict regulations that require commercial motorcyclists to present a valid eye health certificate before being issued or renewing their licenses...Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University