Citation

Saadat S, Naseripour M, Karbakhsh M, Rahimi-Movaghar V. Am. J. Health Behav. 2010; 34(5): 525-531.

Affiliation

Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Sina Hospital,HassanAbad Sq, Tehran, Iran.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, PNG Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20524882

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the relationship between perceived risk and risk-taking behaviors during the Iranian Last Wednesday Eve Fireworks (ILWEF). METHODS: A random sample of 2475 Tehranian households were asked on perceived risk of injury, risk-taking behaviors, experience of injuries, and their perception of ability to manage the harmful events during the ILWEF. RESULTS: Lower perceived injury risk and higher perceived ability of managing an injured household member were associated with participation in fireworks practice and incidence of injury. CONCLUSION: These findings can be of practical importance to increase safety during festivals by improving risk perception in the community.

Language: en