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Type:	Conference paper
Title:	South Australian primary schools bicycle helmet usage survey
Author:	Anderson, Robert William Gerard Thomas, H. Somers, R. L.
Citation:	Australasian Road Safety Research Policing and Education Conference 2006: submitted papers.
Publisher:	Able Video & Multimedia
Issue Date:	2006
ISBN:	0734525516(CDROM)
Conference Name:	Road Safety Research, Policing and Education Conference (2006 : Surfers Paradise, Queensland)
School/Discipline:	Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR)
Statement of Responsibility:	Anderson, R.W.G., Thomas, H. & Somers, R.L.
Abstract:	This was a school-based survey that was conducted in 2003 to assess bicycle helmet compliance rates amongst South Australian primary school students riding to school. 32% of South Australian primary schools chose to participate in the survey. The total number of students attending the participating schools accounted for approximately 42% of all primary school children. A sample of non- participating schools was independently surveyed to estimate the differences between participating and non-participating schools. The data were disaggregated to examine any differences discernible between schooling sectors, school location and schools with a high indigenous population. Furthermore, the relationship between socio-economic disadvantage and helmet wearing rates was explored. It was estimated that 4% of primary school children ride their bicycle to school. Of the students riding a bicycle to school, 92% wore a helmet. The highest rate of helmet-compliance was reported in Catholic and independent primary schools (100%). Geographically, the lowest rate was reported in the metropolitan Adelaide region (89%). Programs to improve helmet wearing rates might target those from a background of disadvantage and include indigenous children.
RMID:	0020062770
Published version:	http://www.rsconference.com/RoadSafety/detail/610
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