@article{ref1,
title="Considering the potential health impacts of electric scooters: an analysis of user reported behaviors in Provo, Utah",
journal="International journal of environmental research and public health",
year="2020",
author="Glenn, Jeffrey and Bluth, Madeline and Christianson, Mannon and Pressley, Jaymie and Taylor, Austin and Macfarlane, Gregory S. and Chaney, Robert A.",
volume="17",
number="17",
pages="e6344-e6344",
abstract="Electric scooters (e-scooters) are an increasingly popular form of transportation in urban areas. While research on this topic has focused primarily on injuries, there are multiple mechanisms by which e-scooter share programs may impact health. The aim of this study is to explore the health-related behaviors of e-scooter users and to discuss their implications for public health. Data were collected using an online survey emailed to registered e-scooter users. A total of 1070 users completed the survey. Descriptive variable statistics and chi-squared analysis were performed to determine variable dependent relationships and equality of proportions. The most common destinations reported were &quot;just riding around for fun&quot;, home, and dining/shopping. The two most common modes of transportation that would have been used if e-scooters were not available were walking (43.5%) and using a personal vehicle (28.5%). Riding behavior was equally mixed between on the street, on the sidewalk, and equal amounts of both. e-Scooters in Provo are likely having both positive (e.g., air pollution) and negative impacts on health (e.g., injuries, physical inactivity). Future research should further explore patterns of e-scooter use and explicitly examine the linkages between e-scooters and areas of health beyond just injuries.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1661-7827",
doi="10.3390/ijerph17176344",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17176344"
}