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Citation

Scott MD, Buller DB, Andersen PA, Walkosz BJ, Voeks JH, Dignan MB, Cutter GR. Inj. Prev. 2007; 13(3): 173-177.

Affiliation

California State University, Communication Arts and Sciences, Chico, California, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/ip.2006.014142

PMID

17567972

PMCID

PMC2598370

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of helmet use by alpine skiers and snowboarders was estimated and self-reports on risk taking were assessed to test for potential risk compensation when using helmets in these sports. SETTING: Skiers and snowboarders were observed and interviewed at 34 resorts in the western United States and Canada. SUBJECTS: Respondents were 1779 adult skiers and snowboarders in the 2003 ski season. OUTCOME MEASURES: Observations of helmet use and questions about perceived speed and degree of challenge when not wearing a helmet (helmet wearers) or in previous ski seasons (non-helmet wearers). RESULTS: Helmet wearers reported that they skied/snowboarded at slower speeds (OR = 0.64, p<0.05) and challenged themselves less (OR = 0.76, p<0.05) than non-helmet wearers. Adoption of safety helmets in 2003 (23%) continued to increase over 2002 (OR = 0.46, p<0.05) and 2001 (OR = 0.84, p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: No evidence of risk compensation among helmet wearers was found. Decisions to wear helmets may be part of a risk reduction orientation. Helmet use continues to trend upwards but adoption may be slowing.

Language: en

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