Abstract
Background: Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death in developing countries, and the incidence continues to rise with population growth and increased transportation mobility. This study aims to analyze the pattern of injuries in traffic accident victims treated at Raja Ahmad Tabib Regional General Hospital, Riau Islands Province, during the period from January to December 2022. Methods: This study utilized a retrospective descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 1,533 traffic accident victims during the January-December 2022 period, and a sample of 318 individuals was selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics. Results: The study revealed that 69.5% of the victims were aged over 30 years, 66.7% were male, and 84.0% survived the accidents. The most common injury pattern among pedestrians was abrasions (37.9%), motorbike riders most frequently experienced abrasions (48.0%), car drivers mostly suffered from lacerations (43.4%), and car passengers predominantly had contusions (50.0%). Conclusion: This research concludes that the injury patterns in traffic accident victims at Raja Ahmad Tabib Regional General Hospital in the Riau Islands Province during 2022 show that abrasions are dominant among motorbike riders, lacerations are predominant among car drivers, and contusions are prevalent among car passengers.
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