Assessment of the Effectiveness of Interventions used in preventing Road Traffic Accidents in Tanzania: A case study of Kigoma Ujiji.

Boniface, Stella (2023) Assessment of the Effectiveness of Interventions used in preventing Road Traffic Accidents in Tanzania: A case study of Kigoma Ujiji. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of interventions used in preventing road traffic accidents in Tanzania using a case of Kigoma Ujiji Municipal. The study identified the interventions used in reducing traffic accidents; analyzed the strengths of the interventions employed in reducing traffic accidents, and ascertained the weakness of interventions employed in reducing traffic accidents in Kigoma Ujiji. The study used a survey research design where a sample of 97 respondents was obtained. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively through the use of SPSS software while qualitative data were analysed through content analysis. The findings revealed that the interventions used in reducing road traffic accidents included; improving traffic signals, penalties, and vehicle inspection; improving road conditions, type and design engineering; enforcing traffic laws and regulations; prevent under aged driving and unlicensed drivers; and enhancing training and education to road users. On the other hand, the strengths of interventions employed by the police force in Kigoma Ujiji resulted in influencing road safety as a political agenda; influencing and enhancing behaviour change among road users, and professionalism in driving. The shortcomings of the intervention found were ineffective traffic management, corruption, the wrong use of vehicle inspection equipment, poor road marking, a lack of political will addressing road safety and security issues, and insufficient driver licensing. To improve road safety in Kigoma Ujiji, frequent vehicle inspections, and driver education are required.Moreover, regular trainingis needed within the school systems. Keywords: -Effectiveness of interventions, road traffic accidents, Kigoma Ujiji.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: 300 Social Sciences > 360 Social services; association
Divisions: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences > Department of Sociology and social work
Depositing User: Mr Habibu Kazimzuri
Date Deposited: 29 Aug 2024 16:10
Last Modified: 29 Aug 2024 16:10
URI: http://repository.out.ac.tz/id/eprint/4051

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