ArticleBMJ open2012
Helmet use in BIXI cyclists in Toronto, Canada: an observational study.
Article in BMJ open, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Unsafe Bicycling Behavior in Changsha, China: A Video-Based Observational Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Observational
- Public bike sharing in New York City: helmet use behavior patterns at 25 Citi Bike™ stations.Journal of community health · 2015Article
- Graves et al. respond.American journal of public health · 2014Article
- Evaluating the impact of environmental interventions across 2 countries: the International Bikeshare Impacts on Cycling and Collisions Study (IBICCS) Study protocol.BMC public health · 2014Article
- Public bicycle share programs and head injuries.American journal of public health · 2014Article
- Helmet use among users of the Citi Bike bicycle-sharing program: a pilot study in New York City.Journal of community health · 2014Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate the use of helmets for cyclists choosing to use BIXI bikes in comparison to personal bike riders in the City of Toronto.
designCross-sectional study design.
settingCyclists were observed in Toronto, Canada.
participantsOf the 6732 sample size, 306 cyclists on BIXI bikes and 6426 personal bike riders were observed. OUTCOME MEASURE: The outcome of interest was helmet use.
resultsOverall, 50.3% of cyclists wore helmets. The proportion of BIXI bike riders using helmets was significantly lower than the proportion of helmet users on personal bikes (20.9% vs 51.7%, respectively, p<0.0001).
conclusionsAlthough the BIXI bike programme has provided an alternate means for Torontonians to use a bicycle, cyclists using BIXI bikes are much less likely to wear a helmet. Since the prevalence of helmet use in cyclists in general is already low, helmet use should be especially promoted in BIXI bike riders in order to promote a safe and healthy environment for cyclists.
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