Citation

Mangus RS, Simons CJ, Jacobson LE, Streib EW, Gomez GA. Inj. Prev. 2004; 10(1): 56-58.

Affiliation

Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA. rmangus@iupui.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14760029

PMCID

PMC1756539

Abstract

Injury recidivism among trauma patients may be related to an individual pattern of high risk behaviors. The extent to which an injury episode modifies this behavior pattern is unknown. A self report, voluntary, anonymous, cross sectional survey was administered to motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders at a popular recreation site. Data included demographics, injury history, and current usage of helmet and protective gear. Two hundred eighty surveys were completed. History of ATV/motorcycle related minor and major injury were reported by 21% and 9%, respectively. Persons with a history of minor ATV/motorcycle injury only were less likely to use a helmet or protective equipment (78% v 74%, p = 0.58 and 49% v 41%, p = 0.29). Persons with a history of any major ATV/motorcycle injury were also less likely to use a helmet or protective equipment (77% v 56%, p = 0.03 and 48% v 40%, p = 0.53). These findings suggest a pattern of persistent high risk behavior among previously injured persons.