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Table 3 Self reported reasons for using and not using seat belt among minibus and taxi drivers, Gondar, Ethiopia, 2016

From: Assessment of seat belt use and its associated factors among public transport drivers in North Gondar, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Reasons for not using seat belt

Frequency (%)

Reasons for using seat belt

Frequency (%)

Frequent stops

1.40

Mass media promotion

4.20

Forgetting

1.40

Penalty for non compliance

29.6

It is norm in our culture

3

Saves life

79.30

Driving slowly

5.20

Alarm system is there in the car

4

Creates discomfort

7.80

It is habit

5.90

Not believe of its safety

18.40

  

Takes time to wear

18.4