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Table 2 Helmet use per 100 person-minutes of observation

From: Prevalence and factors associated with effective helmet use among motorcyclists in Mysuru City of Southern India

 

Ridersa

Pillion ridersa

Totalb

Helmet use

77.8

36.3

57.1

Standard helmet use

50.7

21.8

36.3

Full-face helmet use

43.9

16.8

30.3

Proper helmet use

34.9

14.0

24.5

Effective helmet use

29.2

9.8

19.5

  1. Use per 100 person-minutes of observation = (Number of users × 100)/D
  2. D (Denominator) = Number of data collectors × number of days × (number of minutes/day)
  3. aFor Riders/Pillion riders = ( 1 × 28 × 90) = 2520 person-minutes of observation
  4. bFor total motorcyclists (riders + pillion) = (2 × 28 × 90) = 5040 person-minutes of observation
  5. Example for helmet use (riders) = 1961 × 100 /2520=77.8 helmet users per 100 person-minutes of observation