BackgroundRoad traffic accidents (RTAs) pose a significant global health challenge, with young adults being a particularly vulnerable demographic. Annually, about 1.3 million people die in road accidents, with 20-50 million sustaining non-fatal injuries causing lasting disabilities. Such accidents are the top cause of death among 5-29-year-olds. This study is aimed to assess the knowledge regarding the prevention of road traffic accidents among university-going students. MethodologyA quantitative approach with a Cross-sectional analytical research design was employed to assess the knowledge of students regarding the prevention of Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs). Data collection took place at the Islamic University of Science and Technology, specifically focusing on students from various departments. A multi-stage cluster-level sampling technique was employed, resulting in a sample size of 613 participants. ResultsThe study revealed that university-going students exhibited a moderate level of road safety knowledge (77%), with room for improvement. The mean knowledge score was 16.18 out of 30, indicating that, on average, participants answered approximately 54% of the questions correctly. Notably, educational level significantly influenced knowledge levels, while factors like age, gender, family status, economic status, and locality did not show significant associations with road safety knowledge. ConclusionThe study concludes that the maximum number of participants possessed a moderate level of knowledge regarding the prevention of road traffic accidents. Also, educational level had a notable impact on participant’s knowledge levels.
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