Cross-sectional study of 1,387 road accident motorcycle users in Benin, to identify factors associated with helmet use. The results show a wearing rate of 60.1%, associated with female gender, business travel and driving seniority; the study recommends extending the helmet requirement to passengers.
Authors: Bella Hounkpe Dos Santos, Alphonse Kpozehouen, Yolaine Glele Ahanhanzo, Donatien Daddah, Alain Leveque, Yves Coppieters
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