Factors associated with helmet wearing among students in Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to investigate the helmet wearing condition among students in Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University and to study factors associated with helmet wearing condition among students in  Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University. The population was 11,909 students in Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University. The sample size was 392 people, obtained by a multistage sampling. Data were collected by a questionnaire. The study period was from October 2019 to March 2020.  Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, standard deviation as well as inferential statistics, namely Pearson's Correlation Coefficient Statistics. 

The results of the research revealed that the sample’s knowledge about helmet wearing knowledge was at a moderate level with a mean of 7.66 (S.D. = 1.48). The sample’s attitude toward helmet use was at a moderate level with a mean of 2.15 (S.D. = 0.50). The sample’s perception on helmet wearing was at a good level with a mean of 2.69 (SD = 0.46). Helmet wearing frequency was at the regular level with a mean of 2.59 (SD = 0.49). Social factor was at sometimes level with a mean of 2.26 (SD = 0.50). The results of studying helmet wearing condition among the sample showed that attitude, perception, and social factors were associated with helmet wearing condition with a statistical significance level of 0.05.

Therefore, to build systematic approaches to promotion and development, constant helmet wearing campaign should be promoted to achieve safe driving with an emphasis on participation of administrators, lecturers, and students. For example, activities should be created together; rules and regulations should be formulated universally, resulting in helmet wearing rate reaching 100% and reduction of accidents.