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This study aims to assess the prevalence of severe injuries and identify associated factors among road traffic injury victims treated by pre-hospital emergency services.

February 8, 2026F1000ResearchOpen Access

Factors associated with road traffic injury severity among victims retrieved by pre-hospital emergency services in Rwanda

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EUEric UwitonzeUniversity of Rwanda EBEmmanuel BiracyazaCentre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation

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Cross-sectional analysis identifies factors influencing injury severity in road traffic incidents, suggesting enhanced emergency protocols.

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This study aims to assess the prevalence of severe injuries and identify associated factors among road traffic injury victims treated by pre-hospital emergency services.
Cross-sectional study design using medical registry data
Sample size of 1,162 road traffic injury victims
Demographic and clinical information collected
Injury Severity Score used to categorize injuries
Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models employed
14% of the victims experienced severe injuries
Females were less likely to have severe injuries compared to males (aOR=0.47)
Car-to-motorcycle collisions significantly increased severe injury likelihood (aOR=3.88)
Alcohol users had a higher likelihood of severe injuries (aOR=3.37)
Longer travel distances to healthcare facilities correlated with higher injury severity

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Uwitonze et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698828100fc35cd7a88473fb https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.172231.2

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Cross-sectional analysis identifies factors influencing injury severity in road traffic incidents, suggesting enhanced emergency protocols.

Factors associated with road traffic injury severity among victims retrieved by pre-hospital emergency services in Rwanda

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Factors associated with road traffic injury severity among victims retrieved by pre-hospital emergency services in Rwanda

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