We performed an analysis of periodic roadside observations of helmet use over a four-year period. A total of 62,039 child passengers 12 years of age and younger met inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis.
Impact
Overall, 1369 (2.1%) of child passengers were observed to be wearing a helmet. Most significantly, children were six times more likely to wear a helmet if the driver was wearing a helmet (OR 6.2; 95% CI 5.1–7.5). This study highlights the extremely low rate of child passenger helmet use in Cambodia, and provides priorities for interventions and enforcement to ensure all children are protected from head injury.
Student Experience
N/A
Countries
Cambodia
Impact
Research, Global Partnerships
Institutional Partner(s)
International Injury Research Unit, Johns Hopkins University
Community Partner(s)
Industry Partner(s)
Key Outcomes
Publications
Sponsorship
Private
Sponsorship Details
This work was conducted as part of the Global Road Safety Programmes, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
