TY - JOUR
T1 - Factors associated with the use of motorcycle helmets in two Colombian cities
AU - Hernández, JMR
AU - Tovar, FAC
AU - Ruiz, LKA
PY - 2016/12/1
Y1 - 2016/12/1
N2 - The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and some characteristics associated with the use of motorcycle helmets in two Colombian cities. The researcher used quantitative and qualitative techniques. The prevalence of the use of a motorcycle helmet among motorcyclists was greater in Ibague (98.1%) than in Valledupar (82.4%); among passengers in the city of Valledupar, it did not reach 2%. Men were 2.1 times more likely to wear helmets than women (IC 95:1.6-2.7). Using qualitative techniques, the factors explaining the reasons for use/non-use of helmets (being hygienic, climatic, esthetic and safety reasons) were identified for Valledupar. The use of the helmet is a protective measure in the event of traffic accidents; however, the prevalence of usage is not ideal. It is important for traffic and health authorities as well as the civil society to organize, in order to design and implement measures aimed at strengthening the use of this road safety gear.
AB - The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and some characteristics associated with the use of motorcycle helmets in two Colombian cities. The researcher used quantitative and qualitative techniques. The prevalence of the use of a motorcycle helmet among motorcyclists was greater in Ibague (98.1%) than in Valledupar (82.4%); among passengers in the city of Valledupar, it did not reach 2%. Men were 2.1 times more likely to wear helmets than women (IC 95:1.6-2.7). Using qualitative techniques, the factors explaining the reasons for use/non-use of helmets (being hygienic, climatic, esthetic and safety reasons) were identified for Valledupar. The use of the helmet is a protective measure in the event of traffic accidents; however, the prevalence of usage is not ideal. It is important for traffic and health authorities as well as the civil society to organize, in order to design and implement measures aimed at strengthening the use of this road safety gear.
KW - Colombia
KW - Helmets
KW - Highways
KW - Safety
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UR - https://www.scielo.br/j/csc/a/6YfRXbKwJSxdMvm8TcVSssz/?lang=es#
U2 - 10.1590/1413-812320152112.06732015
DO - 10.1590/1413-812320152112.06732015
M3 - Article
C2 - 27925120
SN - 1413-8123
VL - 21
SP - 3793
EP - 3801
JO - Ciencia e Saude Coletiva
JF - Ciencia e Saude Coletiva
IS - 12
ER -