Behavioral Factors Research Articles

Factors influencing physical activity in individuals with head and neck cancer: a scoping review

ObjectivesHigher physical activity (PA) levels are associated with better quality of life in people with head and neck cancer (HNC). Despite this positive association, most individuals with these cancer types...

The Plastic-Reduction Behavior of Chinese Residents: Survey, Model, and Impact Factors

The persistent generation of plastic waste represents a critical environmental challenge. Despite the implementation of various management policies spanning from usage to disposal that are aimed at incentivizing plastic reduction, the accumulation of plastic debris continues to pose a significant threat to both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Moreover, this environmental issue adversely impacts economic development and human health. This study seeks to analyze the influencing factors of plastic-reduction behavior at the individual level. Through a diverse sample of 869 participants across 29 provincial-level administrative regions, this research utilizes structural equation modeling to elucidate the intricate factors influencing plastic-reduction behaviors. This study examines the factors influencing plastic-reduction behavior through the frameworks of economic savings and spiritual satisfaction, focusing on two specific behavioral intentions: economically driven behavior and spiritually driven persuasive behavior. Results show that the primary motivator for plastic reduction is the decrease in individual expenses. Environmental values and policy regulations have become important influencing factors, which also promote behaviors regarding plastic reduction through economic savings. The study distinguishes between the impacts of environmental knowledge and skills, highlighting the necessity of practical skills for effective behavior change. Moreover, the study reveals the pivotal role of local attachment in encouraging plastic-reduction actions. The urban natural environment, particularly when characterized by accessible and well-maintained features, such as lakes and rivers, can foster residents’ appreciation for the environment, thereby motivating them to engage in plastic-reduction actions to attain personal spiritual satisfaction.

The effect of vertical identification card laws on teenage tobacco and alcohol use.

We study the impact of vertical identification card laws, which changed the orientation of driver's licenses and state identification cards from horizontal to vertical for those under 21years, on teenage tobacco and alcohol use. We study this question using four national datasets (pooled national and state Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, National Youth Tobacco Survey, Current Population Survey to Tobacco Use Supplements, and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System). We improve previous databases of vertical ID law implementation by using original archival research to identify the exact date of the law change. We estimate models using standard two-way fixed effects and stacked difference-in-differences that avoid bias from dynamic and heterogeneous treatment effects. Using data through 2021, we do not find evidence of reductions in teenage tobacco and alcohol use. While these laws reduce retail-based purchasing, they also increase social sourcing, thus leading to no net impact on use.

Lottery jackpot winnings and retail trading in the neighborhood

We use lottery jackpot winnings in a neighborhood as an exogenous shock to investing in stocks. We find that retail investors whose brokerages are near the stores that sell winning tickets buy more stocks than their counterparts after the shock. These purchases lead to lower returns. We use a survey to identify the behavioral factors like regretfulness and probability weighting that are the main drivers of our findings. Moreover, these investors tend to buy more lottery-like stocks, but the shock does not affect their selling decisions. Finally, we perform several falsification tests and robustness checks and find consistent results.

Retraction Note: Toward a novel method to support decision-making process in health and behavioral factors analysis for the composition of IT projects teams

Retraction Note: Toward a novel method to support decision-making process in health and behavioral factors analysis for the composition of IT projects teams

Cognitive and behavioral markers for human detection error in AI-assisted bridge inspection

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drone technology into bridge inspections offers numerous advantages, including increased efficiency and enhanced safety. However, it is essential to recognize that this integration changes the cognitive ergonomics of the inspection task. Gaining a deeper understanding of how humans process information and behave when collaborating with drones and AI systems is necessary for designing and implementing effective AI-assisted inspection drones. To further understand human-drone-AI intricate dynamics, an experiment was conducted in which participants’ biometric and behavioral data were collected during a simulated drone-enabled bridge inspection under two conditions: with an 80% accurate AI assistance and with no AI assistance. Results indicate that cognitive and behavioral factors, including vigilance, cognitive processing intensity, gaze patterns, and visual scanning efficiency can influence inspectors' performance respectively in either condition. This highlights the importance of designing inspection protocols, drones and AI systems based on a comprehensive understanding of the cognitive processes required in each condition to prevent cognitive overload and minimize errors. We also remark on the visual scanning and gaze patterns associated with a higher chance of missing critical information in each condition, insights that inspectors can use to enhance their inspection performance.

Predictors of Life Expectancy at Birth In Turkiye: A Longitudinal Study

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the impact of social, behavioral, economic and healthcare system related factors on life expectancy at birth in Turkiye. Methods: Enrollment rate in tertiary education, tobacco consumption gram per capita, out-of-pocket payments and GDP per capita were included as predictors. The data was obtained from the database of OECD, World Bank and Health Statistics Yearbooks published by Ministry of the Health for 2000-2019. Johansen Cointegration test was used to define the existence of the long-run statistical relationship between life expectancy at birth and the predictors. Results: Enrollment rate in tertiary education, GDP per capita and out-of-pocket payments are positively associated with life expectancy, while tobacco consumption gram per capita has a negative association. It has been concluded that short-term deviations from the equilibrium, using an error correction model, will reach long-term equilibrium approximately one year later. Granger causality test and the estimation result revealed that enrollment rate in tertiary education, tobacco consumption, out-of-pocket health expenditure, GDP per capita are the short-term and long-term causes of life expectancy at birth. Conclusion: This study provides important evidence for policymakers to allocate resources to the social, behavioral, healthcare-related and economic determinants of health status to increase life expectancy. In addition, the determination of out-of-pocket payments to have a positive relationship with life expectancy gives a clue about the need to make more efforts regarding the economic accessibility of healthcare services in the Turkish health system.

Harmonious environmental passion and voluntary pro-environmental behavior at home and at work: a moderated mediation model to examine the role of cultural femininity

AbstractEmployees’ pro-environmental behavior can contribute to reduce organizations environmental impact, improving organizational sustainability. The primary objective of this work is to highlight the mechanisms that stimulate employees’ voluntary pro-environmental behavior at work (Wpeb), paying attention to the role of harmonious environmental passion, private life voluntary pro-environmental behavior (PLpeb) and contextual factors as national culture. The model was analysed empirically by collecting data from 331 Kazakhstani and Ecuadorian bank employees. Covariance-based structural equation modelling (CB_SEM) is used to test the proposed relationships. Our findings demonstrate that harmonious environmental passion is positively related to Wpeb, and this relationship is mediated by PLpeb. In addition, the results show that cultural femininity strengthens the direct effects of harmonious environmental passion on PLpeb and Wpeb. These findings will help managers to promote such pro-environmental behaviors at work in different cultural contexts through the implementation of various practices inducing the atmosphere that stimulates the development of environmental passion.

Age at natural menopause and associated factors with early and late menopause among Chinese women in Zhejiang province: A cross-sectional study.

Menopause is a significant life transition for women, impacting their physical and psychological health. The age at natural menopause (ANM) and its associated factors have differed by race and region. This study aimed to investigate ANM and associated factors of early and late menopause among Chinese women in Zhejiang province. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling method to recruit 8,006 women aged 40-69 years who had resided in Zhejiang province for over 6 months between July 2019 and December 2021. Self-reported ANM and sociodemographics, lifestyle behaviors, reproductive history, and health-related factors were collected using questionnaires in face-to-face surveys. ANM were categorized into three groups: early menopause (<45 years), normal menopause (45-54 years), and late menopause (≥55 years). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was utilized to calculate the median ANM. Multivariable multinomial logistic regression was employed to explore the associated factors of early menopause and late menopause. A total of 6,047 women aged 40-69 years were included for survival analysis, with 3,176 of them for the regression analysis. The overall median ANM was 51 years (Inter-quartile range [IQR]: 51-52). Women who were smokers (odds ratio [OR]:4.54, 95% confidence interval [CI]:1.6-12.84), had irregular menstrual cycles (OR:1.78, 95% CI:1.12-2.83) and hypertension (OR:1.55, 95% CI:1.09-2.21) had a higher odds ratio of early menopause, while central obesity (OR:1.33, 95% CI:1.03-1.73) and hyperlipidemia (OR:1.51, 95% CI:1.04-2.18) were factors associated with late menopause. This study revealed the associations between ANM and various factors among Chinese women. These factors included socio-demographic factors such as age; life behavior factors like current or prior smoking status; reproductive history factors such as irregular menstrual cycles, miscarriages, and breastfeeding; and health-related factors like central adiposity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. These findings provided a basis for understanding factors associated with ANM.

Barriers to initial COVID-19 booster among U.S. adults who completed a primary vaccine series in the CHASING COVID cohort, September 2021 - October 2022.

It is crucial to understand factors associated with COVID-19 booster uptake in the U.S. given the updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. Using data from a national prospective cohort (N=4,616) between September 2021-October 2022, we examined socioeconomic, demographic, and behavioral factors of initial booster uptake among participants fully-vaccinated with the primary COVID-19 vaccines series. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the associations of each factor with time to initial booster uptake. Most participants (86.5%) reported receiving their initial booster. After adjusting for age, race/ethnicity, education, region, and employment, participants with greater risk for severe COVID-19 had similar booster uptake compared with those with lower risk (aHR: 1.04; 95% CI: 0.95, 1.14). Participants with greater barriers to healthcare (aHR: 0.89; 95% CI: 0.84, 0.96), food insecurity (aHR: 0.82; 95% CI: 0.75, 0.89), and housing instability (aHR: 0.81; 95% CI: 0.73, 0.90) were less likely to report receiving initial booster compared with those without those barriers. Factors motivating the decision to vaccinate changed from safety-related concerns for the primary series to perceived need for the booster. It is key to address economic and health access barriers to achieve equitable COVID-19 vaccine uptake and continued protection against COVID-19.

Belief in a just world and fair behavior among clinical nurses: a moderated mediation model of empathy and observer justice sensitivity

BackgroundExploration of the relationship between nursing staffs’ justice in belief world and fair behavior is important to promote equity and access to health services in health organizations, as well as to enhance the quality of care. In order to further dissect the influencing factors of fair behavior among clinical nurses, the current study aims to investigate how belief in a just world influences the fair behavior among nurses. Based on the belief in a just world theory, the empathy-altruism theory and the protective-protective model, the current study aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the effect of belief in a just world on fair behavior by investigating the mediating role of empathy and the moderating role of observer justice sensitivity.MethodThis was a cross-sectional study. 571 registered clinical nurses were included from five hospitals in Fuzhou through a convenience sampling method. Measurements included Chinese translations of belief in a just world scale, empathy scale, observer justice sensitivity scale, fair behavior scale. SPSS 22.0 was used to describe descriptive statistics and the variables’ Pearson correlation coefficient. SPSS PROCESS macro Model 4 and model 14 were used to examine the mediation and the moderation between the relationship of belief in a just world and fairness behavior.ResultThe results shower that fairness behavior was positively correlated with one’s belief in a just world (r = 0.26, p < 0.01); (2)empathy mediated the relationship between belief in a just world and fair behavior. The mediation model explains 20.83%; (3) Observer justice sensitivity moderated the relationship between empathy and fair behavior.ConclusionsBelief in a just world, empathy, and observer justice sensitivity were motivations for nurses’ fair behavior. Nursing administrators should focus on cultivating nurses’ belief in a just world, their empathy abilities, and positive qualities of justice sensitivity to enhance fair behavior in a healthcare setting.

Level 1 autism spectrum disorder as a risk factor for suicide in a child: case report

Introduction: Suicidal behavior is one in which the individual has thoughts, plans, and actions with the intention of ending their own life. This is a global public health problem. Recently, autism spectrum disorders have begun to be considered risk factor for suicidal behavior in children and adolescents. Method: Case report. Case presentation: A 12-year-old boy who made a suicide attempt, was admitted to the emergency department at Centro Psíquico da Adolescência e Infância. After a period of irregular treatment, this child made a suicide attempt. As an inpatient, autism spectrum disorder with comorbid depressive disorder was diagnosed after longitudinal and systematic assessments of multidisciplinary team. Treatment was performed according to clinical issues. Discussion: This patient had a form of autism spectrum disorder on which core aspects were not so evident. In this child, there was an overlap between depressive symptoms and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. Despite social isolation being present, this patient proved capable to disguising his condition using techniques of social and behavioral imitation and camouflage with the aim of adapting to social environment. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of longitudinal evaluation and multidisciplinary assessment to differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment. It also opens a window for further investigations of a possible association between autism spectrum disorders and suicidal behavior in youth.

PrEP use in a U.S. national sample of trans men and other trans masculine men who have sex with men: a longitudinal analysis

INTRODUCTION: Efforts to improve PrEP uptake among gay men, transgender women, and Black cisgender women are evident across the US, responding to epidemiologic data showing a disproportionate HIV burden in these communities. However, transgender men and other trans masculine people (TMSM)—those assigned female at birth who identify otherwise and have sex with cisgender men—are often excluded from these statistics. This community has unique vulnerabilities and prevention needs. National HIV prevention and planning have yet to include transgender men as a group with increased vulnerability to HIV seroconversion. This study follows a cohort of TMSM to characterize PrEP use longitudinally. METHODS: Using data from a prospective U.S. national cohort of TMSM not on PrEP, we analyzed annual PrEP uptake, discontinuation, and other HIV prevention measures over 24 months. We also used generalized estimating equations (GEE) modeling to assess demographic, healthcare access, gender-affirming, and behavioral factors associated with PrEP uptake over time. RESULTS: Our cohort of 196 TMSM was demographic and regionally diverse. 29% of our sample reported uptake of PrEP in 24-months, with about one-third of users discontinuing within one-year. Health insurance, having had lower surgery, used PEP or recently having a STI were associated with increased odds of PrEP use. CONCLUSION: We found low uptake of PrEP and high discontinuation rates in a U.S. national sample of TMSM over 24 months, despite significant need for HIV prevention. It is vital to increase efforts and investments to support this neglected community.

Global public concern of childhood and adolescence suicide: a new perspective and new strategies for suicide prevention in the post-pandemic era.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people worldwide and is responsible for about 52,000 deaths annually in children and adolescents aged 5-19years. Familial, social, psychological, and behavioral factors play important roles in suicide risk. As traumatic events such as the COVID-19 pandemic may contribute to suicidal behaviors in young people, there is a need to understand the current status of suicide in adolescents, including its epidemiology, associated factors, the influence of the pandemic, and management initiatives. We investigated global and regional suicide mortality rates among children and adolescents aged 5-19years using data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019. The suicide mortality rates from 1990 to 2019 were examined in 204 countries and territories across six World Health Organization (WHO) regions. Additionally, we utilized electronic databases, including PubMed/MEDLINE and Scopus, and employed various combinations of terms such as "suicide", "adolescents", "youth", "children", "risk factors", "COVID-19 pandemic", "prevention", and "intervention" to provide a narrative review on suicide within the pediatric population in the post-pandemic era. Despite the decreasing trend in the global suicide mortality rate from 1990 to 2019, it remains high. The mortality rates from suicide by firearms or any other specified means were both greater in males. Additionally, Southeast Asia had the highest suicide rate among the six WHO regions. The COVID-19 pandemic seems to contribute to suicide risk in young people; thus, there is still a strong need to revisit appropriate management for suicidal children and adolescents during the pandemic. The current narrative review integrates up-to-date knowledge on suicide epidemiology and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, risk factors, and intervention strategies. Although numerous studies have characterized trends in suicide among young people during the pre-pandemic era, further studies are required to investigate suicide during the pandemic and new strategies for suicide prevention in the post-pandemic era. It is necessary to identify effective prevention strategies targeting young people, particularly those at high risk, and successful treatment for individuals already manifesting suicidal behaviors. Care for suicidal children and adolescents should be improved with parental, school, community, and clinical involvement.

Aging in isolation: Sexual orientation differences in navigating cognitive decline

IntroductionSubjective cognitive decline is a self-reported measure of worsening memory and day-to-day decision making. Cognitive decline may impair an individual's ability to complete instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) such as preparing meals or taking medication, ultimately limiting one's ability to live independently. People with IADL impairments typically rely on informal care from spouses or children. Interpersonal and structural discrimination towards sexual minority (SM, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other queer identified) populations may contribute to disparities in cognitive decline and informal care outcomes. ObjectiveEstimate differences in prevalence, severity, and receipt of social support for subjective cognitive decline stratified by sex and SM status. MethodsCross-sectional study design using a probability sample (n = 172,047) from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2015–2019. Prevalence estimates and multivariable Poisson regression models were used to compare outcomes by sex and sexual identity. ResultsCompared to heterosexual peers, SM men and women were more likely to experience cognitive decline (15% of SM men, 11% of heterosexual men, 17% of SM women, 11% of heterosexual women). In adjusted models, SM women were 22% more likely (95%CI:3%–44%, p < .05) to report IADL impairments due to cognitive decline but were 17% less likely (95%CI:1%–31%, p < .05) to receive any social support with IADL impairments compared to heterosexual women. In adjusted models, SM men were 25% more likely (95%CI: 0%–56%, p < .05) to report IADL impairments due to cognitive decline but reported no significant difference in receiving social support with IADL impairments compared to heterosexual men. DiscussionWe identified significant unmet need for social supports for IADL impairments, with highest unmet need among SM women. Comprehensive strategies such as LGBTQ + affirming assisted living and home and community-based services are needed to ensure equity in receipt of long-term supports and services for SM populations.

Framework for managing inappropriate behavior in clinical dental learning environments.

Workplace violence (WPV), such as physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening behavior, commonly occurs within healthcare settings including dentistry. The objective of this study was to analyze the behavioral and environmental factors contributing to WPV, determine its prevalence within one dental institution, and develop a WPV prevention and management protocol that is dental specific. To identify factors that impact WPV occurrence, the PRECEDE-PROCEED planning model was employed. A pilot cross-sectional survey was then conducted among faculty, staff, and dental learners (students/residents) to evaluate the prevalence of WPV incidents experienced and witnessed over the past year. The survey also assessed the locations where incidents took place, their type, and the strategies employed to manage them. A comprehensive protocol aimed at preventing and managing WPV in dental settings was subsequently developed. Multiple factors influence the occurrence of WPV. The prevalence of experienced and witnessed WPV incidents was 22% and 24% among faculty/staff and 7% and 5% among learners, respectively. Verbal aggression was the most common type of WPV. Most respondents lacked awareness of the available reporting mechanisms for WPV. A WPV prevention and management protocol was developed, consisting of five steps: intervene, report, document, access support services, and resolve (IRDAR). Administrators must have a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence of violence in their workplace and the underlying factors that contribute to it in order to take appropriate action. IRDAR is a clearly defined and easily implemented protocol designed for preventing and managing WPV in dental learning environments.

Cancer History and Social Support Impact Colorectal Cancer Screening Utilization by Race/Ethnicity.

This study examined the association between cancer history, social support, and up to date colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among four racial/ethnic groups. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data on respondents aged 45-75 years from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Our outcome of interest was CRC screening and exposures of interest were race/ethnicity, cancer history, and social support. Weighted multivariable logistic regression was performed. Among 73,869 adults, the CRC screening rate was 66.8% with the highest rate in non-Hispanic (NH) Whites (72.2%) and the lowest in Hispanics (52.6%). Screening rates were higher in adults with a cancer history (81.9%) and those having social support (69%). Hispanic adults with a cancer history had lower screening use (50.9% vs. 77.4% in no cancer history group; p-value <0.001). Regardless of race/ethnicity, adults without social support had lower screening utilization (p-value<0.05). In effect modification, NH White adults who reported no cancer history and lack of social support were 12% less likely to have CRC screening than those with social support but without cancer history (OR,0.88;95% CI, 0.79-0.98). Similar results were observed among Hispanic adults without a cancer history and social support, with 37% less likely to have CRC screening than those with social support but no cancer history (OR,0.63;95% CI, 0.42-0.93). NH White and Hispanic adults without a cancer history and limited social support were less likely to have CRC screening uptake. By implementing culturally tailored interventions that address social support needs, greater CRC screening compliance may be increased among these populations.

Trends in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection.

The aim of this study was to determine response patterns to sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) questions in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) over time and to assess nonresponse and indeterminate responses by demographic characteristics. This is a secondary data analysis of the SOGI module of the BRFSS. We used data from 46 states and Guam that implemented SOGI questions between 2014 and 2022. We used weighted analyses that accounted for the sampling design, determined SOGI response patterns by year, and assessed nonresponse and indeterminate responses by demographic characteristics. Over time, increasing numbers self-reported as sexual and gender minority respondents, while heterosexual identity declined. Sexual orientation nonresponse and indeterminate responses increased with time, while respondents' reports of not knowing gender identity declined. Hispanic, older, respondents, those with lower education, and those who completed the questionnaire in Spanish had higher SOGI nonresponse and indeterminate responses. The low amount of SOGI nonresponse and indeterminate responses in the BRFSS can be instructive for the implementation of SOGI questions in medical settings. SOGI data collection in all settings requires improving procedures for the groups that have been shown to have elevated nonresponse and indeterminate response.

Association of 1-bromopropane exposure with asthma prevalence: A Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (2020–2021)-based study1

Exposure to 1-bromopropane (1-BP) is an emerging environmental and health concern due to its increasing environmental prevalence. Although the health effects of 1-BP exposure have been under-recognized, current evidence suggests the possibility of adverse pulmonary health effects due to 1-BP exposure. However, the association between 1-BP exposure and asthma prevalence remains unclear. Thus, we aimed to examine the association between 1-BP exposure and asthma prevalence in the general population. Using nationally representative data, we explored the potential impacts of indoor air quality (IAQ)-related behavioral factors on the level of 1-BP exposure. This study included 1,506 adults from the 2020-2021 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The prevalence of asthma was based on self-reported physician-diagnosed asthma. Urinary N-acetyl-S-(n-propyl)-L-cysteine (BPMA) levels were measured as a biomarker of 1-BP exposure, using high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Multiple logistic regression models were performed to investigate the associations between urinary BPMA metabolite and asthma prevalence after adjusting for potential confounders. Log-linear multiple regression models were used to examine the association between IAQ-related behavior and urinary BPMA concentration. Forty-seven individuals with asthma and 1,459 without asthma were included. Individuals in the highest quartile of urinary BPMA concentration had a 2.9 times higher risk of asthma than those in the lowest quartile (odds ratio [OR]: 2.85, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.02-7.98). The combination of natural and mechanical ventilation was associated with a reduced urinary BPMA concentration. Our findings suggest that 1-BP exposure is associated with the prevalence of asthma in adults and revealed higher urinary levels of BPMA in our study population compared to those in other countries. Given the emerging importance of IAQ, actively managing and modifying behavioral patterns to reduce 1-BP exposure in indoor environments could substantially attenuate the risk of asthma-related to 1-BP exposure.

Enhancing Pedestrian Safety by Providing a LiDAR-Based Analysis of Jaywalking Conflicts at Signalized Intersections

Motives: In response to the inherent vulnerability of pedestrians in urban settings, this paper is driven by a commitment to enhancing their mobility and safety. Recognizing the prevalence of jaywalking as a significant concern, the study seeks practical solutions through the application of LiDAR sensors at signalized intersections. By delving into the complexities of jaywalking events and their contributing factors, the research aims to provide valuable insights that extend beyond mere statistical analysis. The motivations behind this endeavour lie in the imperative to comprehensively understand and address the risks associated with jaywalking, ultimately fostering a safer environment for pedestrians navigating urban crossroads. Aim: The primary aim of this paper is to assess and analyse the diverse factors influencing the frequency of jaywalking at signalized intersections, leveraging the capabilities of LiDAR sensors for safety applications. Through a meticulous examination of 1000 jaywalking events detected over a six-month period, the study aims to pinpoint highly correlated independent variables to the frequency of jaywalking events. These variables include traffic signal controller patterns, signal phases, vehicle-pedestrian conflicts, weather conditions, vehicle volume, walking patterns toward the median, pedestrian volume, and the unique jaywalker’s ratio. Employing advanced statistical regression models, the research seeks to identify optimal models and unravel key insights into the nuanced dynamics of jaywalking behaviour. The overarching goal is to equip decision-makers and transportation specialists with data-driven knowledge, enabling them to implement targeted safety measures that mitigate pedestrian risks and enhance safety infrastructure at critical urban crossroads. Results: The outcomes of the study, derived from the optimal Poisson regression model, yield crucial insights into the multifaceted nature of jaywalking events at signalized intersections. The morning and mid-day signal controller patterns exhibit a substantial decrease of 44.7% and 34.4%, respectively, compared to the evening (PM) pattern, shedding light on temporal nuances in jaywalking behaviour. Additionally, the severity of vehicle-pedestrian conflicts escalates proportionally with the number of jaywalkers, emphasizing the importance of addressing pedestrian flow in mitigating potential conflicts. Notably, the presence of vegetation in the median emerges as a significant factor, significantly increasing the frequency of jaywalking. These results contribute to a nuanced understanding of the intricate interplay between environmental, temporal, and behavioural factors in jaywalking incidents. Decision-makers and transportation specialists can leverage these findings to formulate targeted safety interventions, fostering a safer pedestrian experience at crucial urban crossroads