Helmet use among motorcyclists

Observational study in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina

Bibliographic Data

ID9259533
AuthorsRubén Daniel Ledesma (0000-0002-8598-4680, National University of Mar del Plata), Raquel Inés Peltzer (0000-0002-9116-4478, National University of Mar del Plata)
Year2008
Volume42
Issue1
Pages143-145
Publication date2008-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueRevista de Saúde Pública (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0034-8910 • E-ISSN: 0034-8910
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/s0034-89102008000100019
PMID18200352
OpenAlexW2041407759
SCIELO_PIDS0034-89102008000100019
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited4

The objective of the study was to assess the use of helmets in a community where helmet use is mandatory but low as there is no police enforcement. A sample comprising 451 motorcyclists in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina, was studied in 2006. The following variables were studied: gender, type of motorcycle, weather conditions, time of the day, city area and type of road where motorcyclists traveled. Data were analyzed through a multiple logistic regression model. An overall 40% prevalence (95% CI: 35.5;44.5) of helmet use was found. Higher rates of helmet use were seen among women, and under unfavorable weather conditions, lower rates were found in the city outskirts, and variable use was seen according to the type of motorcycle. There is a need to improve law enforcement and to promote education of motorcyclists

Environmental health · Geography · Injury prevention · Law enforcement · Logistic regression · Observational study · Poison control · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Demography · Injury Epidemiology and Prevention · Law · Medicine · Traffic and Road Safety · Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

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