Helmets for preventing injury in motorcycle riders

Liu, Bette; Ivers, Rebecca; Norton, Robyn; Boufous, Soufiane; Blows, Stephanie; Lo, Sing Kai

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd004333.pub3

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“…However, this study indicates that helmet use among MRV users may not be associated with a reduction in severe head injuries and intracranial hemorrhage. Although these findings are inconsistent with existing literature that indicates that helmet use reduces risk of MRV-related death and head injury [18,19], other studies confirm that helmets offer insufficient protection for MRV participants [1][2][3]. This study adds to existing literature by indicating that, even among a cohort of patients with higher rates of compliance with safety equipment use, serious injuries associated with significant morbidity still occur frequently.…”

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A comparison of injuries sustained from recreational compared to organized motorized vehicle use in children

Mahida

Asti

Patel

et al. 2015

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

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A comparison of injuries sustained from recreational compared to organized motorized vehicle use in children

Mahida

Asti

Patel

et al. 2015

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

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“…The importance of the helmet and its role in preventing head injuries and deaths has been discussed by many scholars (Evans, Frick 1988;Wilson 1989;Gabella et al 1995;Rowland et al 1996;Lin et al 2001;Liu et al 2004). Many studies have identified head injuries can contribute to an astonishingly high percentage of motorcycle accidents with a fatal outcome, even up to 60% (Azhar et al 2014).…”

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Relationships between the motorcyclists’ behavioural perception and their actual behaviour

Topolšek

Dragan

2016

Transport

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Abstract. The paper deals with studying the relationships between the motorcyclists' thinking about proper behaviour and their actual behaviour in the traffic. The impact of some control variables, such as riders' age, experience, driving history, and engine cubature, on actual behaviour, is also addressed here. For the purpose of research, two additional questionnaires were applied besides the well-known Motorcycle Rider Behaviour Questionnaire (MRBQ). To examine the causal relations between all-important latent factors present in this study, the structural equation model was designed. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were also engaged in the analysis and the statistical modelling process. The results show that the higher awareness about alcohol danger and benefits of protective equipment and helmet can noticeably contribute to the bigger traffic safety. Besides, from the results is evident that the control variables are in most cases also significantly interrelated with the actual behaviour factors. The findings of this research could be important for the planning of better traffic safety strategies for the motorcyclists to decrease the fatalities and related costs and traumas.

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“…The protection which this confers on the motorcycle user is demonstrated in the literature, potentially reducing by up to 42% the mortality rates in traffic accidents for motorcyclists, and reducing the risk of head trauma by up to 69%. 13 Of the 178 countries analyzed in the Global status report on road safety: time for action, a 40% have laws requiring motorcyclists, both drivers and passengers, to wear helmets. The importance of standardizing and regulating helmet use is also noteworthy, as well as their correct adjustment.…”

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Acidentes com motociclistas: comparação entre os anos 1998 e 2010. Londrina, PR, Brasil

Sant'Anna

Andrade

Sant'Anna³

et al. 2013

Rev. Saúde Pública

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OBjeCTIve: To compare the characteristics of motorcycle accidents and victims attended by pre-hospital care services. MeTHOdS:A cross-sectional study was carried out using data on pre-hospital care of motorcyclists who had been injured in traffic accidents in Londrina, PR, Southeastern Brazil, in 2010, whose results were compared with those of a similar study conducted in 1998. Paramedic assistance registration forms were used as source of data. The fleets of motorcycles and the population of both years were used for estimating risks of accidents occurring. The Chi-square test was used to compare the profiles of accidents and victims.ReSuLTS: In 1998 and in 2010, respectively, 1,576 and 3,968 motorcyclists were seen (increase of 151.8%). The rate of injured motorcyclists per 1,000 inhabitants rose from 396.4 to 783.1, and that of the victims per 1,000 motorcycles from 53.1 to 61.1. Changes (p < 0.05) in the profile of accidents were observed, with higher proportions of falls from motorcycles, accidents between motorcyclists and occurrence during mornings, and a reduction of those at weekends. Regarding the victims, higher proportions of women, drivers, and those aged 35 years or over were observed. There was a decrease in the relative frequency of positive breathalyser results and an increase in the prevalence of helmet use. A lower proportion of victims were classified with moderate/severe coma and trauma scores and sent to hospitals. The immediate fatality rate dropped from 1.2% to 0.6%. COnCLuSIOnS:Changes in the profiles of accidents and victims were observed in the period. Despite an absolute and relative increase in the number of victims of motorcycle accidents, a proportionally lower severity of these accidents was observed.

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Helmets for preventing injury in motorcycle riders

Cited by 310 publications

References 68 publications

A comparison of injuries sustained from recreational compared to organized motorized vehicle use in children

A comparison of injuries sustained from recreational compared to organized motorized vehicle use in children

Relationships between the motorcyclists’ behavioural perception and their actual behaviour

Acidentes com motociclistas: comparação entre os anos 1998 e 2010. Londrina, PR, Brasil

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