TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Prevalence and predictors of bicycle helmet use in a southeastern, US city
JO  - International journal of injury control and safety promotion
A1  - Cathorall, Michelle L.
A1  - Schulz, Mark
A1  - Dingman, Deirdre A.
A1  - Pelligra, Kyle
A1  - Keyworth, Anne
SP  - 400
EP  - 404
VL  - 23
IS  - 4
N2  - Fatalities and head injuries from bicycle-related crashes remain a concern in the United States. Despite legislation in many states, helmet use remains low. This observational study examined the helmet use and related factors in a North Carolina city. The sample consisted of 2088 observations of bicyclists. The objectives were to (1) determine helmet use; (2) describe other safe bicycling practices; and (3) examine the relationship of demographic variables and safe riding practices with helmet use. Helmet use was observed for 25% of the sample. Demographic factors related to helmet use were being female (OR = 1.32), 26 years old or older (OR = 4.94), and White (OR = 2.17). Bicyclists riding on the road with traffic were more likely to wear a helmet than bicyclists riding on the sidewalk (OR = 2.04). <br><br>FINDINGS indicate that helmet use remains low in the city. Research to monitor, better understand, and promote helmet use is needed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1745-7300
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17457300.2015.1047868
ID  - ref1
ER  -