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Whitaker Reid1, Erica Olfson1, Lachlan Anderson1
1Department of Medical Education, Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Abstract:
Despite e-scooters' increasing popularity on college campuses, there is a paucity of data on scooter-related injuries among collegiate student-athletes.
Objective:
Investigate e-scooter usage, scooter-associated injury incidence, and motivating factors for e-scooter utilization by student-athletes.
Participants:
186 collegiate athletes at a single NCAA Division 1 university.
Methods:
All participants completed a cross-sectional survey investigating attitudes surrounding e-scooters and related injuries. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were employed, including Fisher's exact testing and logistic regression.
Results:
Of the surveyed athletes, 132 (71.0%) reported current/prior scooter use with 24 (12.9%) reporting riding injuries. Incidence Proportion of scooter-related injuries totaled 18.2%. Injuries were not associated with surface type (p = 0.25), riding frequency (p = 0.15), or riding duration (p = 0.15).
Conclusions:
E-scooters have a substantial usage footprint amongst college athletes and pose unique health risks on campuses. Understanding dynamics of student-athletes regarding e-scooters is vital to enhance safety and prevent avoidable injuries.
