Helmet use among motorcyclists: observational study in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina
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Resumo: | The objective of the study was to assess the use of helmets in a community where helmet use is mandatory but low as there is no police enforcement. A sample comprising 451 motorcyclists in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina, was studied in 2006. The following variables were studied: gender, type of motorcycle, weather conditions, time of the day, city area and type of road where motorcyclists traveled. Data were analyzed through a multiple logistic regression model. An overall 40% prevalence (95% CI: 35.5;44.5) of helmet use was found. Higher rates of helmet use were seen among women, and under unfavorable weather conditions, lower rates were found in the city outskirts, and variable use was seen according to the type of motorcycle. There is a need to improve law enforcement and to promote education of motorcyclists. |
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Helmet use among motorcyclists: observational study in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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Helmet use among motorcyclists: observational study in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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Helmet use among motorcyclists: observational study in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina Ledesma,Rubén Daniel Head protective devices/utilization Motorcycles Accidents/traffic Accidents/prevention & control Argentina |
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Helmet use among motorcyclists: observational study in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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Helmet use among motorcyclists: observational study in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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Helmet use among motorcyclists: observational study in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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Helmet use among motorcyclists: observational study in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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Helmet use among motorcyclists: observational study in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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Ledesma,Rubén Daniel |
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Ledesma,Rubén Daniel Peltzer,Raquel Inés |
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Peltzer,Raquel Inés |
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Ledesma,Rubén Daniel Peltzer,Raquel Inés |
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Head protective devices/utilization Motorcycles Accidents/traffic Accidents/prevention & control Argentina |
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Head protective devices/utilization Motorcycles Accidents/traffic Accidents/prevention & control Argentina |
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The objective of the study was to assess the use of helmets in a community where helmet use is mandatory but low as there is no police enforcement. A sample comprising 451 motorcyclists in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina, was studied in 2006. The following variables were studied: gender, type of motorcycle, weather conditions, time of the day, city area and type of road where motorcyclists traveled. Data were analyzed through a multiple logistic regression model. An overall 40% prevalence (95% CI: 35.5;44.5) of helmet use was found. Higher rates of helmet use were seen among women, and under unfavorable weather conditions, lower rates were found in the city outskirts, and variable use was seen according to the type of motorcycle. There is a need to improve law enforcement and to promote education of motorcyclists. |
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Faculdade de Saúde Pública da Universidade de São Paulo |
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Faculdade de Saúde Pública da Universidade de São Paulo |
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