Motorcycle helmet use in Calicut, India: User behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions

Abstract

The widely varying helmet use pattern observed in the study area may be attributed due to the users' behaviors; that is, using a helmet only when the helmet law is strictly enforced rather than using a helmet as a protective device. Further, some of the problems and beliefs associated with helmet use prevent motorcyclists from using a helmet. Hence, the road safety of motorcyclists can be improved only through addressing the identified measures comprehensively.

Determinants of helmet use among health-care providers in urban India: Leveraging the theory of planned behavior

“…The difference in the proportion of respondents using ISI marked helmets as noted by Karuppanagounder and Vijayan compared to the present study may be due to the different study settings and different populations selected for the study. [ 24 ] About 32% of the respondents of the present study had a history of accidents, among which 23.4% did not wear the helmet during the accident. [ 24 ] Yadukul et al have noted that 49.1% of two-wheeler rider/pillion rider were not wearing any helmet at the time of crash and is slightly higher compared to current study due to the inclusion of even pillion riders in that proportion.…”

“…[ 24 ] About 32% of the respondents of the present study had a history of accidents, among which 23.4% did not wear the helmet during the accident. [ 24 ] Yadukul et al have noted that 49.1% of two-wheeler rider/pillion rider were not wearing any helmet at the time of crash and is slightly higher compared to current study due to the inclusion of even pillion riders in that proportion. [ 23 ]…”

Detecting motorcycle helmet use with deep learning

“…However, 40% of countries in the world do not have an estimate of this crucial road safety metric [5]. And even if data is available, helmet use observations are frequently limited in sample size and regional scope [6,7], draw from data of relatively short time frames [8,9], or are only singularly collected in the scope of academic research [4,10]. The main reason for this lack of comprehensive continuous data lies in the prevailing way of helmet use data collection, which utilizes direct observation of motorcycle helmet use in traffic by human observers.…”

Prevalence of Motorcycle Helmet Use in Kathmandu, Nepal: An Observational Study

“…Motorcycle helmets are designed and highly recommended for use to protect against head injuries. There are several factors affecting motorcycle helmet use (Haqverdi, Seyedabrishami, & Groeger, 2015;Hung, Stevenson, & Ivers, 2008;Karuppanagounder, & Vijayan, 2016;Mirkazemi & Kar, 2014;Siddiqui et al, 2013;Sreedharan, Muttappillymyalil, Divakaran & Haran, 2010;Thai, McIntosh, & Pang, 2015). Several of these studies identify that helmet use laws and the strict enforcement of those laws are a major factor that increase helmet use among motorcycle drivers and passengers.…”