Highlights This study explored determinants of Personal Protective Equipment use in UK motorcyclists. 81.4% of respondents indicated often or always wearing motorcycle jacket, trousers and boots. Key theoretical and demographic variables explained PPE use and non-use. Diverse attitudes towards PPE importance were found in riders’ additional comments. These preliminary findings may inform future larger-scale research and uptake interventions.
Abstract Despite evident protective value of motorcycle personal protective equipment (PPE), no research has assessed considerations behind its uptake in UK riders. A cross-sectional online questionnaire design was employed, with riders (n =268) recruited from online motorcycle forums. Principal component analysis found four PPE behavioural outcomes. Theoretical factors of intentions, attitudes, injunctive and descriptive subjective norms, risk perceptions, anticipated regret, benefits and habit were also identified for further analysis. High motorcycle jacket, trousers and boots wear, middling high-visibility wear and low non-Personal Protective Equipment wear were found. Greater intentions, anticipated regret and perceived benefits were significantly associated with increased motorcycle jacket, trousers and boots wear, with habit presence and scooter use significantly associated with increased high-visibility wear. Lower intentions, anticipated regret and risk perceptions, being female, not holding a car licence and urban riding were significantly associated with increased non-PPE wear. A need for freedom of choice and mixed attitudes towards PPE use were evident in additional comments. PPE determinants in this sample provide a preliminary basis for future uptake interventions. Larger scale and qualitative research is needed to further investigate relevant constructs.
Determinants of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use in UK motorcyclists: Exploratory research applying an extended theory of planned behaviour
Accident Analysis and Prevention ; 60 ; 219-230
2013-09-01
12 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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