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Development and testing of culturally adapted road hazard communication designs

Authors :
Seth Oppong
Source :
International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics : JOSE. 27(1)
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess comprehension of existing road hazard communication designs (RHCDs) in relation to culturally adapted designs among commercial vehicle drivers using a two-part study. In study 1, nine participants were recruited and their comprehension of 20 existing RHCDs was tested. Results of the analysis revealed that only 50% of the designs met the acceptance criterion of 67% set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Culturally adapted symbols were then developed for the 10 symbols which failed to meet the ISO acceptance criterion through a longitudinal focus group discussion involving the nine participants. In study 2, 226 commercial vehicle drivers were drawn from four bus terminals. Results of a paired-samples

Details

ISSN :
23769130
Volume :
27
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics : JOSE
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....2bb04f59c2dfcc13bf4f4cfb75c9d853