Psychological models for development of motorcycle helmet use among students in Vietnam

[摘要] A helmet can reduce head accident severity. The aim of this research study was to study the intention for helmet use of students who ride motorcycles in Vietnam, by Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Questionnaires developed by several traffic psychology modules, including the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), Traffic Locus of Control (T-LOC), and Health Belief Model (HBM), were distributed to students at Ton Thang University and University of Architecture, Ho Chi Minh City. SEM was used to explain helmet use behaviour. The results indicate that TPB, T-LOC and HBM could explain the variance in helmet use behaviour. However, TPB can explain behaviour (helmet use intention) better than T-LOC and HBM. The outcome of this study is useful for the agencies responsible to improve motorcycle safety.

[发布机构] Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen; 40000, Thailand^1;Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh; 700000, Viet Nam^2

[效力级别] 运输工程

[关键词] Accident severity;Health belief model;Helmet use;Motorcycle helmet;Motorcyclist;Psychological model;Structural equation modeling;Theory of planned behaviour