@article{ref1,
title="Parental knowledge and children's use of bicycle helmets",
journal="Clinical pediatrics",
year="2003",
author="Christopher, Norman C. and Pardi, Lisa A. and Harper, Mark A. and Bernstein, Jill D.",
volume="42",
number="8",
pages="673-677",
abstract="Helmet use protects against head injury. Our objective was to assess whether parental knowledge of helmet safety is associated with helmet use in children, and whether a relationship exists between helmet ownership and other safety behaviors. Three hundred forty-one surveys were distributed to parents of third through fifth graders; 97% of parents believed that a helmet confers protection; 49% of parents reported that their child owns a helmet. Of the helmet owners, 27% reported that the child wears it more than 75% of the time. Seat belt usage was associated with helmet ownership (p=0.02) and frequency of wearing a helmet (p=0.04). Although parents are aware of the benefits, a barrier between helmet ownership and usage exists.",
language="",
issn="0009-9228",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}