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Perceived risk and risk-taking behavior during the festival firework
Soheil Saadat1, Masoud Naseripour, Mojgan Karbakhsh
1Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Sina Hospital,HassanAbad Sq, Tehran, Iran.
American Journal of Health Behavior
|June 8, 2010
Summary
Understanding risk perception during Iranian Last Wednesday Eve Fireworks (ILWEF) is key. Lower perceived risk and higher self-efficacy correlate with increased fireworks participation and injuries.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Sociology
Background:
- The Iranian Last Wednesday Eve Fireworks (ILWEF) is a cultural event associated with significant risks of injury.
- Understanding factors influencing risk-taking behavior during such events is crucial for public safety initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between perceived risk and engagement in risk-taking behaviors during the ILWEF.
- To explore the role of perceived ability to manage adverse events in these behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with a random sample of 2475 households in Tehran.
- Data were collected through surveys assessing perceived injury risk, risk-taking behaviors, injury history, and perceived management ability during ILWEF.
Main Results:
- Lower perceived risk of injury was significantly associated with increased participation in fireworks practice.
- A higher perceived ability to manage an injured household member was also linked to greater involvement in fireworks and injury incidence.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the importance of risk perception in mitigating injuries during festivals like ILWEF.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing community risk perception could improve safety during public celebrations.
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