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¹Doctoral candidate at the School of Population Health, the University of Western Australia, 17 College Row, Bunbury, WA 6230, Australia, Phone: +61-(0)8-9721-1479,

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Many trained scuba divers become inactive, with one in five not diving for a year after training. Lack of time, equipment, buddies, or money are common reasons for this diving inactivity.

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Diving Medicine
Recreational Diving Safety

Background:

Scuba diver inactivity is a recognized factor in diving fatalities.
Understanding diving inactivity patterns is crucial for improving diver retention and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantify diving inactivity among trained scuba divers in Western Australia.
To identify the primary reasons for extended periods of diving inactivity.

Main Methods:

A self-administered survey was distributed to 2,077 individuals who completed scuba training in the preceding five years.
Data from 305 returned questionnaires were analyzed to assess diving behavior and inactivity reasons.

Main Results:

Within two years of training, 20% of divers experienced at least one year of inactivity, with half making only one post-course dive.
Inactive divers were younger, more often female, owned less equipment, and were less likely to own a boat or pursue further dive certifications.
Key reasons for inactivity included lack of time, diving equipment, a dive buddy, and financial constraints.

Conclusions:

Divers experiencing prolonged intervals between dives, without intent to cease diving permanently, may require targeted support.
Interventions focused on the first post-course year could enhance diver engagement and reduce inactivity.