Although cycling may be attractive for both economic and environmental reasons, cyclists are extremely vulnerable road users and subjected to falls or collisions with cars. Therefore, wearing a helmet is of crucial and vital importance considering the high percentage of head injuries in cyclists. The present research attempts to understand the degree of protection offered by a com...

Previous research demonstrates the importance of parents in ensuring that their children practice proper helmet use. Parents encourage helmet use by setting an example when they wear helmets, as well as establishing rules that the children are expected to follow. Research in the area of helmet use predominantly focuses on bicycle helmets, but there are a number of childhood activities for which...

Background—Mandatory helmet legislation for cyclists is the subject of much debate. Opponents of helmet legislation suggest that making riders wear helmets will reduce ridership, thus having a negative overall impact on health. Mandatory bicycle helmet legislation for children was introduced in Ontario, Canada in October 1995. The objective of our study was to examine trends in children’s cycli...

INTRODUCTION We examined the effect of bicycle helmet fit and position on head and facial injuries. METHODS Cases were helmeted cyclists with a head (n=297) or facial (n=289) injury. Controls were helmeted cyclists with other injuries, excluding the neck. Participants were interviewed in seven Alberta emergency departments or by telephone; injury data were collected from charts. Missing value...

Objective: Measuring health beliefs and attitudes that support bicycle helmet use assists healthcare professionals in increasing the use. This study aimed to provide Turkish society with an instrument can measure students' related analyze its validity-reliability. Material Methods: methodological research was carried out psychological counseling guidance department of Pamukkale University Turke...