Risky behaviors and associated factors in motorcyclists in a City of Argentina
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https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfnsp.e354994Keywords:
risk behaviors, head protection devices, child transportation, motorcyclists, road safety, cell phone useAbstract
Objective: To analyze the observed frequency of three risk behaviors in motorcycle users (cell phone use, lack of helmet use and transport of minors) and to identify possible human, vehicular and environmental factors associated with these behaviors.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out based on natural observations of motorcyclists riding on roads in a city in Argentina (Mar del Plata). We worked with a non-probabilistic sample of 1727 drivers and 358 motorcycle passengers, registered in 17 sites of the city (main roads covering all areas of the city).
Results: 72% of the occupants wore helmets, although correct use was 63%. Use was lower among passengers -compared to drivers-, among young people and among private users. Only among passengers, use was lower among men. Lower use was observed in areas of greater socio-environmental vulnerability, in urban low-cost motorcycles and in vehicles without license plates. A quarter of the passengers were under 18 years of age. Among those under 11 years of age, only half wore helmets. Children were more frequently transported when a woman was driving and in more vulnerable areas. Cell phone use was 3%, being more frequent among commercial motorcyclists. Conclusion: The results show that risk behaviors in motorcyclists continue to be a challenge for road safety policies. The identification of factors that are relevant to these behaviors allows guiding prevention actions.
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