Observational Survey for Assessment of Helmet Usage among Two Wheeler Users in the Metropolitan City of South India

Devagappanavar, Gulappa; Uthkarsh, Pallavi Sarji

doi:10.5958/0976-5506.2019.03436.3

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“…Of note, this description from Xuequn and colleagues' study is only limited to drivers (33). In ve other studies from the USA (32), Ghana (20), Thailand (5), Indonesia (37), and India (39), the helmet-wearing rate was similar for both genders; however, it should be mentioned that the target population of Shults's study was con ned to 12-17 years old youths (32).…”

Section: Gendermentioning

confidence: 90%

“…Fourteen papers (5,12,15,16,20,23,24,33,34,36,37,39,48,49) were identi ed that evaluated the possible predictive role of the type of driven roads for wearing helmets. In two studies from Ghana (20, 36), the authors observed higher helmet usage rates among drivers of the central business district (CBD) than in other regions (36.5% versus 32.1%, P = 0.0096; and 48.9% versus 42.3%, OR = 1.23, 95%CI = 1.14-1.34, P < 0.001, respectively).…”

Section: Roads Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Of note, in Hung and colleagues' report (16), the OR for helmet usage was marginally higher for compulsory roads (OR = 2.05, 95%CI = 1.11-3.79, P = 0.02). This more strict law enforcement was also proposed as the putative reason for the higher helmet commitment of drivers riding on central city roads (39).…”

Section: Roads Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…We found 20 studies (5,12,14,16,19,20,27,28,33,(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45)(46)) comparing helmet usage rates of drivers and passengers and the impact of the presence of passengers on the helmet-wearing behavior of drivers. In a report from Cambodia, drivers have had an up to 10 times higher helmet usage rate than passengers (42), and a similar nding was also described by Skalkidou and colleagues' report from Greece (12).…”

Section: Driving Statusmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effective factors of improved helmet use in motorcyclists: a systematic review

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Background: Road traffic injuries (RTI) are one of the most prominent causes of morbidity and mortality, especially among children and young adults. Motorcycle crashes constitute a significant part of RTIs. Policymakers believe that safety helmets are the single most important protection against motorcycle-related injuries. However, motorcyclists are not wearing helmets at desirable rates. This study systematically investigated factors that are positively associated with helmet usage among the two-wheeled motorcycle riders.Methods: We performed a systematic search on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane library with relevant keywords. No language, date of publication, or methodological restrictions were applied. All the articles that had evaluated the factors associated with helmet-wearing behavior and were published before December 31, 2021, were included in our study, and underwent data extraction. To assess the quality of the included articles, we adopted the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale checklist.Results: A total of 50 articles were included. Most evidence suggests that helmet usage is more common among drivers (compared to passengers), women, middle-aged adults, those with higher educations, married individuals, license holders, and helmet owners. Moreover, the helmet usage rate is higher on highways and central city roads and during mornings and weekdays. Travelers of longer distances, more frequent users, and riders of motorcycles with larger engines use safety helmets more commonly. Non-helmet-using drivers seem to have acceptable awareness of mandatory helmet laws and knowledge about their protective role against head injuries. Importantly, the complaint about helmet discomfort is somehow common among helmet-using drivers.Conclusions: To enhance helmet usage, policymakers should emphasize the vulnerability of passengers and children to RTIs, and that fatal crashes occur on low-capacity roads and during cruising at low speeds. Monitoring by police should expand to late hours of days, weekends, and lower capacity and less-trafficked roads. Aiming to enhance the acceptance of other law-abiding behaviors (e.g., wearing seat belts, riding within the speed limits, etc.), especially among youth and young adults, will enhance the prevalence of helmet-wearing behavior among motorcycle riders. Interventions should put their focus on improving the attitudes of riders regarding safety helmets, as there is acceptable knowledge of their benefits.

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Section: Gendermentioning

confidence: 90%

Section: Roads Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Roads Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Driving Statusmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The prevalence of helmet use in motorcyclists around the world: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 5,006,476 participants

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Ghodsi

et al. 2024

International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion

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Effective factors of improved helmet use in motorcyclists: a systematic review

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Background Road traffic injuries (RTI) are one of the most prominent causes of morbidity and mortality, especially among children and young adults. Motorcycle crashes constitute a significant part of RTIs. Policymakers believe that safety helmets are the single most important protection against motorcycle-related injuries. However, motorcyclists are not wearing helmets at desirable rates. This study systematically investigated factors that are positively associated with helmet usage among two-wheeled motorcycle riders. Methods We performed a systematic search on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane library with relevant keywords. No language, date of publication, or methodological restrictions were applied. All the articles that had evaluated the factors associated with helmet-wearing behavior and were published before December 31, 2021, were included in our study and underwent data extraction. We assessed the quality of the included articles using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist for observational studies. Results A total of 50 articles were included. Most evidence suggests that helmet usage is more common among drivers (compared to passengers), women, middle-aged adults, those with higher educations, married individuals, license holders, and helmet owners. Moreover, the helmet usage rate is higher on highways and central city roads and during mornings and weekdays. Travelers of longer distances, more frequent users, and riders of motorcycles with larger engines use safety helmets more commonly. Non-helmet-using drivers seem to have acceptable awareness of mandatory helmet laws and knowledge about their protective role against head injuries. Importantly, complaint about helmet discomfort is somehow common among helmet-using drivers. Conclusions To enhance helmet usage, policymakers should emphasize the vulnerability of passengers and children to RTIs, and that fatal crashes occur on low-capacity roads and during cruising at low speeds. Monitoring by police should expand to late hours of the day, weekends, and lower capacity and less-trafficked roads. Aiming to enhance the acceptance of other law-abiding behaviors (e.g., wearing seat belts, riding within the speed limits, etc.), especially among youth and young adults, will enhance the prevalence of helmet-wearing behavior among motorcycle riders. Interventions should put their focus on improving the attitudes of riders regarding safety helmets, as there is acceptable knowledge of their benefits.

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Observational Survey for Assessment of Helmet Usage among Two Wheeler Users in the Metropolitan City of South India

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Effective factors of improved helmet use in motorcyclists: a systematic review

Effective factors of improved helmet use in motorcyclists: a systematic review

The prevalence of helmet use in motorcyclists around the world: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 5,006,476 participants

Effective factors of improved helmet use in motorcyclists: a systematic review

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