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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022

An Investigation into Helmet Use, Perceptions of Sports-Related Concussion, and Seeking Medical Care for Head Injury amongst Competitive Cyclists.

Jack Hardwicke, Brett Anthony Baxter, Tim Gamble, Howard Thomas Hurst

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors.

Jack HardwickeCentre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences, University of Northampton, Northampton NN1 5PH, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-1152-0920
Brett Anthony BaxterCentre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences, University of Northampton, Northampton NN1 5PH, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-7479-3985
Tim GambleThe Department of Psychological Sciences, School of Psychology, Elizabeth Fry Building, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6610-0835
Howard Thomas HurstCentre for Applied Sport Physical Activity and Performance, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate competitive cyclists' helmet use, perceptions of sports-related concussion (SRC), and medical-care-seeking behaviors. A mixed-method approach was used with qualitative and quantitative data presented. The study comprised of a cross-sectional analysis of 405 competitive cyclists who completed an online survey. Results indicated that most participants believed a bicycle helmet protects against SRC (79.5%) and considerable numbers of participants would not seek medical care for potential head injury in scenarios where this would be recommended. It was also discovered that marketing of concussion reduction technology influences cyclists' helmet-purchasing behaviors. With the data presented, it is recommended that governing bodies in cycling need to develop educational resources to address gaps in knowledge regarding SRC amongst cyclists. We also suggest that more independent research on concussion reduction technologies in bicycle helmets is needed, with advertising supported by clear scientific evidence to avoid negatively influencing head injury management and reporting behaviors amongst cyclists.

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Brain ConcussionCraniocerebral TraumaBicyclingCross-Sectional StudiesHead Protective DevicesHumanscompetitive cyclinghelmetsmedical care seeking behaviorssports-related concussion

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PMID35270553
PMCPMC8910390

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