Use of protective equipment stratified by demographic variables; values are number (% of group using)
| “Always” or “almost always” use helmet | p Value | “Always” or “almost always” use protective clothing | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 (75) | 131 (47) | ||
| Gender | 0.13 | 0.36 | ||
| Male | 152 (78) | 95 (49) | ||
| Female | 59 (69) | 36 (42) | ||
| Age group (years) | 0.02 | <0.001 | ||
| ⩽15 | 32 (71) | 25 (56) | ||
| 16–21 | 75 (68) | 29 (26) | ||
| 22–30 | 44 (80) | 33 (60) | ||
| ⩾31 | 60 (87) | 44 (64) | ||
| Hometown | <0.001 | <0.001 | ||
| Rural | 84 (66) | 39 (30) | ||
| Small town | 12 (71) | 5 (29) | ||
| Medium sized town | 23 (64) | 16 (44) | ||
| Small city | 62 (92) | 46 (69) | ||
| Large city | 30 (94) | 25 (78) | ||
| Education/parental education | <0.01 | <0.001 | ||
| Less than high school | 13 (50) | 2 (8) | ||
| High school graduate | 63 (72) | 36 (41) | ||
| Some college | 79 (81) | 51 (53) | ||
| College graduate | 56 (81) | 42 (61) |