@article{ref1,
title="Current helmet and protective equipment usage among previously injured ATV and motorcycle riders",
journal="Injury prevention",
year="2004",
author="Mangus, R. S. and Simons, Clark J. and Jacobson, Lewis E. and Streib, Erik W. and Gomez, G. A.",
volume="10",
number="1",
pages="56-58",
abstract="Injury recidivism among trauma patients may be related to an individual pattern of high risk behaviors. The extent to which an injury episode modifies this behavior pattern is unknown. A self report, voluntary, anonymous, cross sectional survey was administered to motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders at a popular recreation site. Data included demographics, injury history, and current usage of helmet and protective gear. Two hundred eighty surveys were completed. History of ATV/motorcycle related minor and major injury were reported by 21% and 9%, respectively. Persons with a history of minor ATV/motorcycle injury only were less likely to use a helmet or protective equipment (78% v 74%, p = 0.58 and 49% v 41%, p = 0.29). Persons with a history of any major ATV/motorcycle injury were also less likely to use a helmet or protective equipment (77% v 56%, p = 0.03 and 48% v 40%, p = 0.53). These findings suggest a pattern of persistent high risk behavior among previously injured persons.",
language="en",
issn="1353-8047",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}