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KMID : 1140520230270020007
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Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
2023 Volume.27 No. 2 p.7 ~ p.17
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The effect of wearing a helmet on head injury risks among personal mobility vehicle riders: A study of patients who visited a regional emergency medical center due to traffic accidents
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An So-Yeon
Kim Yong-Joon
Sim Kyoung-Yul
Lee Kyoung-Youl
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors that contribute to head injuries among drivers of personal mobility devices and provide insights into safety perceptions.
Methods: This retrospective study analyzed data of 221 trauma patients obtained from electronic medical records and the National Emergency Department Information System (NEDIS) over one year, from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022. The patients, all in their 20s and 30s, presented to a single emergency medical center following personal mobility device accidents (motorcycles, electric scooters, and bicycles).
Results: Among motorcycle riders, 18.2% were not wearing helmets, while the percentage of e-scooter riders not wearing helmets was 87.5%. Wearing a helmet was associated with a 71.2% lower likelihood of head injuries (OR=0.288, CI=0.163 to 0.509, p=0.000). Of the personal mobility devices, motorcycles had a 0.431 times lower odds ratio for head injury compared to e-scooters (p=0.009), and there was no significant difference between e-scooters and bicycles (p=0.776).
Conclusion: It is imperative to strengthen safety regulations by mandating helmet use for riders of personal mobility devices. A system to enhance driving enforcement for electric scooters, which are increasingly popular among young adults, should also be established.
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KEYWORD
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Personal mobility devices, Traffic accident, Head injury, Helmet
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