Frequency of factors that may influence helmet wearing
| Frequency (percentage) | |
|---|---|
| Missing data points in square brackets. | |
| *% of those who own a bike. | |
| Important or very important reasons for wearing helmet | |
| How comfortable helmet feels | 735 (70.1) [12] |
| How helmet looks | 331 (31.6) [14] |
| Helmet could save life | 995 (94.5) [11] |
| What friends think and say | 250 (24.2) [30] |
| Wearing helmet is good way of protecting head if fall off bike | 983 (95.1) [27] |
| Encouraged by family members to wear helmet* | 367 (40.0) [37] |
| Told about dangers of not wearing helmet by: | |
| Parent | 829 (78.1) |
| School nurse | 95 (9.0) |
| Teacher | 705 (66.5) |
| Doctor | 183 (17.3) |
| Policeman | 269 (23.4) |
| Road safety officer | 670 (63.2) |
| No one | 49 (4.6) |
| Other person | 225 (21.2) |
| Best friend wears helmet | 176 (17.3) [42] |
| Had accident on bike requiring medical attention | 200 (18.9) |
| If it was made law to wear helmet would: | [41] |
| Carry on wearing helmet | 287 (28.1) |
| Start wearing helmet | 680 (66.7) |
| Stop riding bike | 53 (5.2) |