ArticleJournal of public health research2026
Quality of life and associated factors 1 year after road traffic injuries in Ethiopia.
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Background: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) can cause serious physical, psychological, and social consequences, impacting survivors' quality of life (QoL). This study assessed the QoL and associated factors 1 year after RTIs in Ethiopia. Design and Methods: A cohort study with one-time follow-up phone interview was conducted among 330 adult RTI patients 1 year after discharge from a Trauma Hospital in Ethiopia. Predictors were collected using structured questionnaires, and QoL was assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF tool. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participant characteristics and QoL scores, while a multivariable linear regression model was employed to identify predictors of QoL. Results: A total of 326 survived, and four deaths occurred in 1 year. Most participants were male ( Conclusions: A substantially high number of survivors experience poor QoL. The findings highlight that injury type, health status, and post-injury reintegration status were key determinants. Enhancing post-discharge rehabilitation, psychosocial support, and employment reintegration programs is essential to improve QoL.
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