Parental knowledge and children's use of bicycle helmets.

Author(s)
Bernstein, J.D. Harper, M.A. Pardi, L.A. & Christopher, N.C.
Year
Abstract

Helmet use protects against head injury. Our objective was to assess whether parental knowledge of helmet safety is associated with helmet use in children, and whether a relationship exists between helmet ownership and other safety behaviours. Three hundred forty-one surveys were distributed to parents of third through fifth graders; 97% of parents believed that a helmet confers protection; 49% of parents reported that their child owns a helmet. Of the helmet owners, 27% reported that the child wears it more than 75% of the time. Seat belt usage was associated with helmet ownership (p=0.02) and frequency of wearing a helmet (p=0.04). Although parents are aware of the benefits, a barrier between helmet ownership and usage exists. (Author/publisher)

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Library number
C 33260 [electronic version only]
Source

Clinical Pediatrics, Vol. 42 (2003), No. 8 (October), p. 673-677, 16 ref.

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