Commercial motorcycle drivers’ perceptions of risk and road safety in urban Nigeria: an explorative study

Road traffic injury is a great public health challenge with an emerging trend of increasing rates and high mortality involving commercial motorcycles in Nigeria. A qualitative approach was used with 10 in-depth interviews conducted to explore the risk perceptions of commercial motorcyclists in Ibadan, Nigeria. The data analysis using manifest and latent content analysis resulted in an overarching theme: inadequate structures and internalised norms prevent change. The three themes leading to the overarching theme are: risk-taking as generally acceptable; risk-taking as an intrinsic part of occupation; and risk-taking as a way to make ends meet. The study suggests that there is a great need for adequate regulation as regards training and licensing of riders. Also the need to tighten enforcement of traffic rules is paramount to road safety in Nigeria.

道路交通事故伤害（Road traffic injury）是尼日利亚面临的重大公共卫生挑战，其发生率呈持续攀升趋势，且涉及商用摩托车的事故死亡率居高不下。本研究采用质性研究方法（qualitative approach），对尼日利亚伊巴丹市的商用摩托车骑手开展了10次深度访谈，以探究其对道路交通安全风险的认知状况。本研究通过显性内容分析（manifest content analysis）与潜性内容分析（latent content analysis）开展数据分析，最终提炼出核心主题：不完善的制度体系与内化的行为规范阻碍了交通安全理念的变革。支撑该核心主题的三个子主题分别为：风险驾驶行为被普遍接受；风险驾驶行为是该职业的固有组成部分；风险驾驶行为是骑手维持生计的途径。本研究指出，尼日利亚亟需针对骑手培训与资质许可建立健全监管体系；同时，严格执行交通法规对于尼日利亚的道路交通安全至关重要。