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A Qualitative Analysis of the Causes of Traffic Accidents in the Municipality of Sta. Teresita

Author(s) Ma. Theda M. Mercado
Country Philippines
Abstract The study aimed to determine the Causes of Traffic Accidents in the Municipality of Sta. Teresita using a qualitative research method.

The purpose of the study was to identify the Causes of Traffic Accidents in the Municipality of Sta. Teresita.

The study was participated by 3 key informants composed of one from the community members, one personnel from the Municipal Engineering office, and one from the Philippine National Police. These participants of the study gave their consent during the one-on-one interviews conducted. The objectives of the study were to determine the (1) causes of Traffic Accident in the Municipality (2) the interventions implemented to reduce the number of Traffic Accidents, and (3) the impact of the programs to prevent traffic accident as assessed by the three groups of respondents.

The study found out that the causes of traffic accidents are influenced by many factors generally were caused by human behavior that all the causes identified have something to do on how a road user reacts or acts in the road situations. It was found out that despite the interventions being conducted it needs a comprehensive way to assure that all the road users will be given enough time and attention to learn on road safety measures. The respondents also believed that through the intervention it helped them to be defensive drivers and become responsible to follow traffic rules.
Keywords Causes of Traffic Accidents, Traffic Accidents, Traffic
Published In Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024
Published On 2024-03-23
Cite This A Qualitative Analysis of the Causes of Traffic Accidents in the Municipality of Sta. Teresita - Ma. Theda M. Mercado - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.5044
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.5044
Short DOI https://doi.org/gtn33f

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