Risky behaviors among motorcycling adolescents in Italy

The Journal of Pediatrics
Claudia PileggiItalo F Angelillo

Abstract

To investigate the relationship between risky behaviors and motorcycling in adolescents in Italy. A questionnaire was administered to a random sample of 1000 adolescents attending randomly selected public secondary schools to assess personal characteristics and lifestyle; motorcycle and helmet use; behavior while driving a motorcycle; traffic-related accidents, and receipt of tickets. Of the 894 responders, 54% and 29.2% routinely use the helmet as driver or passenger, respectively. Routine helmet use was higher among males, current smokers, alcohol drinkers, and those who reported that at least one close friend used a helmet. Motorcycling after consuming alcohol was higher in males, in current smokers, and in those who used cell phones and were tired while driving. An accident in the past year occurred in 25.7% of riders and was significantly higher in those who used cell phones while driving and in those who were interested in learning about motorcycle use. Adolescents who reported always motorcycling over the speed limit were at lower risk of smoking, talking with the passenger, and using a cell phone while driving. Being male, being older, learning about motorcycle use from someone outside the family, talking with a passeng...Continue Reading

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