@article{ref1,
title="Helmet use in equestrian athletes: opportunities for intervention",
journal="Concussion",
year="2020",
author="Stanfill, Ansley Grimes and Wynja, Kayla and Cao, Xueyuan and Prescott, Drew and Shore, Sarah and Baughman, Brandon and Oddo, Anthony and Tsao, Jack W.",
volume="6",
number="1",
pages="CNC85-CNC85",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Equestrian athletes (horse riders) are at high risk for head injury, including concussions. MATERIALS & METHODS: Adults riders were recruited via social media posting to complete a branching survey collecting data on demographics, riding experience, helmet use, injury history and concussion symptom knowledge. <br><br>RESULTS are reported as frequencies and percentages, with associations tested using chi-square with significance level p < 0.05. <br><br>RESULTS: Of the 2598 subjects, about 75% reported always wearing a helmet. Of those who did not, the most common reasons were that helmets are unnecessary (57.4%) or do not fit well (48.6%). Many indicated improper storage conditions and/or did not follow manufacturer's replacement recommendations. Most (75.4%) reported a high level of comfort with recognizing concussion signs, with half experiencing a prior head injury. <br><br>CONCLUSION: This information suggests opportunities for intervention to improve helmet use through increased fit, while the responses indicate a need for further education on proper helmet use.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2056-3299",
doi="10.2217/cnc-2020-0019",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/cnc-2020-0019"
}