Journal article
Pilot study of adolescent attitudes regarding ski or snowboard helmet use
Wisconsin medical journal (Madison, Wis.), Vol.109(1), pp.28-30
02/2010
PMCID: PMC2957671
PMID: 20942297
Abstract
The number of head injuries from skiing and snowboarding accidents is increasing among adolescents. Ski helmets reduce the risk of head injury. This study explored adolescent attitudes regarding helmet use.
This pilot study included 11 high school students participating in a 1-hour focus group.
There was agreement that head injury is unlikely compared to other injuries, and use of helmets is determined by level of difficulty of the activity. Peer use makes personal use more acceptable and likely. Helmet cost is a minor barrier. Personal experience with a head injury increases use. Mandatory helmet use was viewed positively by most of the subjects.
This pilot study suggests that, similar to bicycle helmet promotion programs, ski and snowboard helmet campaigns should focus on delivering a positive image of helmet use and peer acceptance.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Pilot study of adolescent attitudes regarding ski or snowboard helmet use
- Creators
- Andrew R Peterson - Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wis, USAM Alison Brooks
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Wisconsin medical journal (Madison, Wis.), Vol.109(1), pp.28-30
- PMID
- 20942297
- PMCID
- PMC2957671
- NLM abbreviation
- WMJ
- ISSN
- 1098-1861
- eISSN
- 2379-3961
- Publisher
- United States
- Grant note
- K12 HD055894 / NICHD NIH HHS K12 HD055894-02 / NICHD NIH HHS T32 HP10010 / NIAAA NIH HHS K12 HD055894-03 / NICHD NIH HHS HP10010 / PHS HHS K12 HD055894-01 / NICHD NIH HHS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/2010
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Injury Prevention Research Center; General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984040306302771
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