한국응급구조학회지 (The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services)

  • 제27권2호
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  • Pages.7-17
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  • 2023
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  • 1738-1606(pISSN)
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  • 2384-2091(eISSN)
한국응급구조학회 (The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services)
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개인형 이동수단별 헬멧 착용 유무가 두부 손상에 미치는 영향: 일개 권역응급의료센터에 교통사고로 내원한 환자를 대상으로

The effect of wearing a helmet on head injury risks among personal mobility vehicle riders: A study of patients who visited a regional emergency medical center due to traffic accidents

  • So-Yeon An (Department of Emergency Medicine, Konyang University Hospital) ;
  • Yong-Joon Kim (Department of Emergency Medicine, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center) ;
  • Kyoung-Yul Sim (Department of Emergency Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital) ;
  • Kyoung-Youl Lee (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University)
  • 투고 : 2023.06.27
  • 심사 : 2023.08.28
  • 발행 : 2023.08.31
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Purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors that contribute to head injuries among drivers of personal mobility devices and provide insights into safety perceptions. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed data of 221 trauma patients obtained from electronic medical records and the National Emergency Department Information System (NEDIS) over one year, from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022. The patients, all in their 20s and 30s, presented to a single emergency medical center following personal mobility device accidents (motorcycles, electric scooters, and bicycles). Results: Among motorcycle riders, 18.2% were not wearing helmets, while the percentage of e-scooter riders not wearing helmets was 87.5%. Wearing a helmet was associated with a 71.2% lower likelihood of head injuries (OR=0.288, CI=0.163 to 0.509, p=0.000). Of the personal mobility devices, motorcycles had a 0.431 times lower odds ratio for head injury compared to e-scooters (p=0.009), and there was no significant difference between e-scooters and bicycles (p=0.776). Conclusion: It is imperative to strengthen safety regulations by mandating helmet use for riders of personal mobility devices. A system to enhance driving enforcement for electric scooters, which are increasingly popular among young adults, should also be established.

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