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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 9, No. 1, 2004, pp. 44-47
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Bioline Code: js04011
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 9, No. 1, 2004, pp. 44-47
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A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study of Boda Boda Injuries At Mulago Hospital IN Kampala-Uganda
Naddumba E.K
Abstract
Background: During the last 5 years, many Ugandans have resorted to use of small Motorbikes popularly known as "Boda-boda", as quick means of Transport. The Boda Bodas that have been mainly operated by the youths as a means of public transport have been responsible for many "accidents". The purpose of this paper is to highlight the Musculo -Skeletal Injuries that directly or indirectly result from Boda Boda Traffic "accidents", with a view of assisting the policy makers in their efforts of reducing Road Traffic Accidents in Uganda.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional retrospective study conducted at Mulago Hospital on the Surgical and Orthopaedics Wards. Records of patients admitted through the emergency admitting ward for the period July - September 2001 were studied.
Results: During the period under study, a total of 182 road traffic injuries were admitted. 46 (25%) of these were as a result of Boda Bodas. The commonest injury was Open Tibia1 Fractures (21%). The majority of the victims (20%) had poly trauma. The motorcyclists were mainly youths with an average age of 24 years.
Conclusion: Stria legislature should urgently be put in place to curb the reckless motorcyclists as an effort to control these emerging traffic injuries.
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