Determinants of lifejacket use among boaters on Lake Albert, Uganda: a qualitative study

Conclusion
Determinants of lifejacket use among boaters include experience or witness of drowning, limited knowledge about lifejackets and distrust in the effectiveness of the available lifejackets. Mandatory lifejacket wearing alongside educational interventions might improve lifejacket use.

Source: Injury Prevention - July 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Oporia, F., Kibira, S. P. S., Jagnoor, J., Nuwaha, F., Makumbi, F. E., Muwonge, T., Ninsiima, L. R., Toren, K., Isunju, J. B., Kobusingye, O. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research