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Motorcycle Helmet Use In Calicut, India: Users Behaviour, Attitude And Perceptions
Objectives: The objectives of this study include assessing the motorcycle helmet usage pattern in Calicut, India and analysing the factors influencing the helmet usage from the motorcyclists’ perception. Methods: Field observational studies at fifteen locations were conducted to find out the helmet...
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| Formatua: | Printed Book |
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Traffic Injury Prevention
2015
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| Sarrera elektronikoa: | http://10.26.1.76/ks/005296.pdf |
| Gaia: | Objectives: The objectives of this study include assessing the motorcycle helmet usage pattern in
Calicut, India and analysing the factors influencing the helmet usage from the motorcyclists’
perception.
Methods: Field observational studies at fifteen locations were conducted to find out the helmet
usage rate among motorcyclists and pillion passengers. A structured questionnaire interview
survey was conducted with 709 motorcyclists to evaluate the users’ perceptions and opinions in
using motorcycle helmets.
Results: There was a considerable difference in the level of motorcycle helmet usage observed
between the locations within and outside the city limit, where different level of helmet law
enforcement was exercised. The helmet usage was observed to a maximum of 89% within the
city and to a minimum of 23% in some locations outside the city. The decreasing percentage of
helmet usage while moving towards the locations outside the city was confirmed statistically
through t-test (t=1.771, df = 13, p<.05). It was found that only 42% of users revealed that helmets are comfortable and 42% users expressed that helmet affects hearing ability. It is
important to note that more than 50% (57%) of users is of the opinion that there is no need to use
the helmet if you drive slowly and carefully. The price of the helmet was not a deterrent for
helmet use. Also it was observed that only 45% of helmets used by the motorist were standard
helmet with ISI (Indian Standards Institute) mark.
Conclusion: The widely varying helmet usage pattern observed in the study area may be
attributed due to the users’ behaviour that, using a helmet only when the helmet law is strictly
enforced rather than using helmet as a protective device. Further, some of the problems and
beliefs associated with helmet use prevent the motorcyclists from using helmet. Hence, the road
safety of motorcyclists can be improved only through addressing the identified measures
comprehensively. |
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| Alearen deskribapena: | DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2015.1055736 |