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Visible Helmet Presence Among Motorcycle Riders and Passengers at a Thai University: A CCTV-Based Cross-Sectional
Pakpoom Chaisiriprasit1, Manaporn Chatchumni2,3, Nuengruthai Petmeedee2
1College of Digital Innovation, Rangsit University, Pathumthani 12000, Thailand.
Summary
Motorcycle helmet use is alarmingly low at a Thai university, especially for student passengers. This highlights the urgent need for targeted road safety interventions in university settings to improve helmet compliance.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Road Safety
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Motorcycle injuries are a significant public health issue in Thailand, particularly affecting young people.
- Limited data exists on helmet usage within university environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess visible helmet presence among motorcycle riders and passengers at a Thai university.
- To identify patterns in helmet usage based on user role and affiliation.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional observational study utilizing CCTV footage from a Thai university campus.
- Data collected over seven days during peak commuting hours, coding for helmet presence, rider/passenger role, and affiliation.
- Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were employed for analysis.
Main Results:
- Overall visible helmet presence was low at 18.8% across 19,363 observed motorcycle events.
- Helmet use was significantly higher among staff riders (58.6%) compared to student riders (21.8%).
- Student passengers exhibited the lowest helmet presence at only 3.1%.
Conclusions:
- Visible helmet presence is critically low in university settings, particularly for student passengers.
- Universities represent priority settings for implementing and evaluating targeted road safety initiatives.
- Findings underscore the need for enhanced helmet promotion and enforcement strategies within educational institutions.
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