Unhelmeted Injured Cyclists in a Canadian Emergency Department: Cycling Behavior and Attitudes Towards Helmet Use.

Brenda VarrianoDanielle PorplyciaSteven Marc Friedman

Published in: Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing (2022)

Unhelmeted injured cyclists were frequent commuter cyclists who generally do not regard cycling as safe yet choose not to wear helmets for reasons largely related to convenience and comfort. Initiatives to increase helmet use should address these perceived barriers, and further explore cyclist perception regarding risk of injury and death.

Keyphrases

emergency department
high intensity
positive airway pressure
social support
mental health
depressive symptoms
physical activity
obstructive sleep apnea