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Setting Research Priorities to Achieve Long-Term National Road Safety Goals in Iran Publisher Pubmed



Sadeghibazargani H1 ; Razzaghi A1 ; Atabak A2 ; Bazarganihejazi S3 ; Basirat SB4 ; Doshmangir L5, 6, 7 ; Ebrahiminejad S8 ; Farahbakhsh M9 ; Benekohal RF10 ; Ghaffarifar S11 ; Golestani M1 ; Hamidi MH12 ; Heydari ST13 ; Jahani E14 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Sadeghibazargani H1
  2. Razzaghi A1
  3. Atabak A2
  4. Bazarganihejazi S3
  5. Basirat SB4
  6. Doshmangir L5, 6, 7
  7. Ebrahiminejad S8
  8. Farahbakhsh M9
  9. Benekohal RF10
  10. Ghaffarifar S11
  11. Golestani M1
  12. Hamidi MH12
  13. Heydari ST13
  14. Jahani E14
  15. Jahangiry L15
  16. Imani A16
  17. Khabiri MM17
  18. Khishdari A18
  19. Marouf H19
  20. Masoumi G20
  21. Mazloumi A21
  22. Mehmandar MR22
  23. Mortazavitabatabaei SA23
  24. Pourebrahim K1
  25. Rahmanian NB24
  26. Rezapurshahkolai F25
  27. Rezaei M1
  28. Saadati M26
  29. Sarbazi E1
  30. Samadipour E27
  31. Sehat M28
  32. Shafieian M29
  33. Mohaymany AS30
  34. Soori H31
  35. Sheikhi S1
  36. Tabibi M1
  37. Tabrizi JS32
  38. Kashani AT33
  39. Vahabzadeh I34
  40. Veisi S35
  41. Yazdani M1
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Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  2. 2. Managing Director of Rahpooyan Consulting Engineers, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, United States
  4. 4. Strategic Crisis Management, Research Institute for Law Enforcement and Social Studies, NAJA, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Health Policy & Management Research Center, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz, Iran
  6. 6. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  7. 7. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  8. 8. Vehicle Dynamical Systems Research Laboratory, School of Automotive Engineering, Iran University of Science and Engineering, Tehran, Iran
  9. 9. Research Center of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  10. 10. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Newmark Civil Engineering Building, Urbana, IL, United States
  11. 11. Medical Education Research Center, Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  12. 12. The Police Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, Iran
  13. 13. Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  14. 14. Amin Police University, Tehran, Iran
  15. 15. Health Education and Health Promotion Department, School of Public Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  16. 16. Health Economics Department, Tabriz Health Service Management Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  17. 17. Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
  18. 18. Department of Civil Engineering, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
  19. 19. Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization, North Khorasan, Iran
  20. 20. Emergency Management Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  21. 21. Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  22. 22. Faculty member of Amin (NAJA) University, Tehran, Iran
  23. 23. Proteomics Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  24. 24. Traffic Safety Department, General Directorate of Highways, Khorasan Razavi, Iran
  25. 25. Department of Public Health, School of Public Health & Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
  26. 26. Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
  27. 27. Department of Operating Room and Anesthesia, School of Paramedic Sciences, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Khorasan Razavi, Iran
  28. 28. Department of Biosciences and Epidemiology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
  29. 29. Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tehran, Iran
  30. 30. Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
  31. 31. Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  32. 32. Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center, Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  33. 33. School of Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran-Road safety research center, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
  34. 34. Ministry of Roads and Transportation, Road Safety Commission, Tehran, Iran
  35. 35. Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran

Source: Journal of Global Health Published:2022


Abstract

Background Road traffic crashes (RTCs) and its associated injuries are one of the most important public health problems in the world. In Iran, RTCs rank second in terms of mortality. To address this issue, there is a need for research-based interventions. Prioritizing researches using a variety of approaches and frame-works to determine the most effective interventions is a key nodal point in the RTCs’ research policy plan-ning cycle. Thus, this study aims to generate and prioritize research questions in the field of RTCs in Iran. Methods By adapting the Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) method, this study en-gaged 25 prominent Iranian academic leaders having role in setting Iran’s long-term road safety goals, a group of research funders, and policymakers. The experts’ proposed research questions were independently scored on a set of criteria: feasibility, impact on health, impact on the economy, capacity building, and equity. Following the prioritization of Research Questions (RQs), they were all classified using the 5 Pillar frameworks. Results In total, 145 Research Questions were systematically scored by experts against five criteria. Iran’s top 20 road traffic safety priorities were established. The RQs related to “road safety management” and “road and infrastructure” achieved a high frequency. Conclusions The top 20 research questions in the area of RTCs in Iran were determined by experts. The majority of these RQs were related to “road safety management”. The results of this study may contribute to the optimal use of resources in achieving long-term goals in the prevention and control of road traffic crashes and its related injuries. Considering these RQs as research investment options will improve the current status of Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) at a national level and further advance toward compliance with international goals. If these research priorities are addressed, and their findings are implemented, we can anticipate a significant reduction in the number of crashes, injuries, and deaths. © 2022. The Author(s) JoGH © 2022 ISoGH