Helmet use characteristics among youth aged 12–17 years who rode an ATV at least once during the past 12 months, YouthStyles survey, 2011 (N=210)
| Characteristic | Weighted number (%) | 95% CI for per cent |
|---|---|---|
| Helmet use | ||
| Always | 94 (45) | 36 to 54 |
| Nearly always or sometimes | 41 (20) | 13 to 26 |
| Seldom or rarely | 22 (10) | 6 to 15 |
| Never | 52 (25) | 18 to 32 |
| Helmet use by gender | ||
| Male | ||
| Always | 52 (45) | 33 to 56 |
| Not always* | 64 (55) | 44 to 67 |
| Female | ||
| Always | 43 (45) | 32 to 59 |
| Not always | 52 (55) | 41 to 68 |
| Helmet use by MSA† status | ||
| Live within MSA | ||
| Always | 72 (47) | 37 to 58 |
| Not always | 80 (53) | 42 to 63 |
| Live outside MSA | ||
| Always | 23 (39) | 22 to 55 |
| Not always | 36 (61) | 45 to 78 |
| Helmet use by frequency of riding | ||
| 1 time per year | ||
| Always | 47 (68) | 54 to 82 |
| Not always | 22 (32) | 18 to 46 |
| 2–5 times per year | ||
| Always | 34 (48) | 35 to 61 |
| Not always | 37 (52) | 39 to 65 |
| ≥6 times per year | ||
| Always | –‡ | –‡ |
| Not always | 56 (81) | 70 to 92 |
*'Not always' helmet use includes nearly always or sometimes, seldom or rarely, and never.
†MSA is core urban area of ≥50 000 population.
‡Estimates were suppressed because the unweighted sample size was ≤20.
ATV, all-terrain vehicle; MSA, metropolitan statistical area.