MOTORCYCLE INJURIES: ACCIDENT CHARACTERISTICS AND USE OF PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v24i0.61653Keywords:
External Causes, Traffic Accidents, Motorcycles, Wounds and Injuries, Trauma.Abstract
Objective: Analyze the relationship among the occurrence of motorcycle injuries, the
characteristics of traffic accidents, and use of protective equipment by motorcyclists.
Method: This is a correlational cross-sectional study conducted in an urgent care hospital in
Teresina, State of Piauí, from December 2016 to April 2017, with 360 injured motorcyclists.
Descriptive statistics were analyzed and associations were identified using the chi-square test
and Fisher’s exact test.
Results: Prevalence of injuries was observed in men of low school education level, with own
motorcycle, but without a driver license. Also, statistically significant associations were found
between the occurrence of head injuries; having a driver license; use of protective equipment;
blood alcohol content; lower limb injuries; driving experience; and being economically active.
Conclusion: Findings demonstrate the importance of inspection to prevent motorcycle
accidents and draw the attention of nursing researchers and professionals who assist this
population to the importance of educational actions and campaigns, mainly of nurses in
primary care.
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