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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

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
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