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ArticleInternational journal of critical illness and injury science

Factors associated with nonuse of helmet among motorcyclists sustaining road traffic accidents.

Abhisek Mishra, Rakesh Vadakkethil Radhakrishnan, Asmita Patnaik, Chitta Ranjan Mohanty, Mantu Jain, Amiya Kumar Barik, Samata Chororia, Sangeeta Sahoo, Sandip Kumar Sahu, Ijas Muhammed Shaji and 1 more

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Abhisek MishraDepartment of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Rakesh Vadakkethil RadhakrishnanCollege of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Asmita PatnaikDepartment of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Chitta Ranjan MohantyDepartment of Trauma and Emergency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Mantu JainDepartment of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Amiya Kumar BarikDepartment of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Samata ChororiaDepartment of Trauma and Emergency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Sangeeta SahooDepartment of Trauma and Emergency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Sandip Kumar SahuDepartment of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Ijas Muhammed ShajiDepartment of Trauma and Emergency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Ajitesh SahuDepartment of Trauma and Emergency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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Background: Road traffic accidents (RTAs) remain a prominent cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Wearing a helmet while riding a motorbike can significantly minimize injury severity and fatality. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the use and nonuse of helmets among motorized two-wheelers. Methods: This observational study was conducted on victims of RTAs who presented to the emergency department of a hospital in Eastern India. Data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire from March 2021 to December 2021. The data on sociodemographic details of the victims and various extrinsic and intrinsic factors associated with the nonuse of helmets were collected and analyzed. Results: A total of 346 patients were included. The prevalence of helmet use was 35.7%, and most young adults were helmet nonusers (32.31 ± 12.3 vs. 37.1 ± 12.3, Conclusions: Traveling short distances, forgetfulness, and fewer traffic check posts are significantly associated with the nonuse of helmets among motorcyclists. Traveling on village or municipality roads and alcohol abuse is significantly associated with helmet nonuse.

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Emergency departmentfactors associatedmotorized two-wheelersnonuse of helmetroad traffic accident

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PMCPMC12020946

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