Table 5

Relative difference in mean costs and associated factors among RTIs involved with motorcycle and having head as the principal injured region (335 motorcyclists with reported helmet use)

Multivariable analyses*
Relative difference95% CIp Value
Wearing helmet
 Yes1.00
 No1.411.17 to 1.71<0.001
LOS (days)1.131.11 to 1.15<0.001
  • * Controlling for demographic characteristics including age, gender, occupation, insurance status and income level.

  • LOS, length of hospital stay; RTIs, road traffic injuries.