Abrar Al-Nasser

Mrs. Abrar Al-Nasser

Specialist Public Health

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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30 June 2021 in Sustainability
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AAAhmed Al-Wathinani
Ahmed Al-Wathinani
David SchwebelDavid Schwebel
David Schwebel
Abrar Al-NasserAbrar Al-Nasser
Abrar Al-Nasser
AAAfnan Alrugaib
Afnan Alrugaib
HSHessah Ibrahim Al Suwaidan
Hessah Ibrahim Al Suwaidan
Krzysztof GoniewiczKrzysztof Goniewicz
Krzysztof Goniewicz
Road traffic crashes represent a substantial global public health issue. In Saudi Arabia, which is the focus area of this research, road traffic crashes kill over 130,000 people annually, accounting for almost 5% of deaths in that country. A cross-sectional study with 316 participants holding a valid Saudi driver’s license was conducted via the internet from December 2019 to March 2020 to collect information about the prevalence of risky driving habits among Saudi drivers. The sample was predominantly men and aged between 20 and 39, which is representative of the population of drivers in Saudi Arabia. Drivers generally reported engaging in safe behaviors, although they did state that they drove above the legal speed limit, drove aggressively around slow drivers, and became distracted while driving with some frequency. Multivariate analyses suggested men took more risks than women and younger drivers took more risks than older ones. We conclude that the behavior among drivers in Saudi Arabia generally matches those in other cultures and countries, with men and young adults taking the most risks while driving. Preventative strategies should be developed and implemented in Saudi Arabia.