Assessing readiness for change in the Helmet use: a motivational interview

Fardin Shahbazzadeh,Shiva Ahmadi,Mehdi Khezeli,Zahra Anvari,Sajjad Narimani

doi:10.34172/jept.2020.27

Abstract

Objective:This study aimed to determine the motivation to helmet use among motorcyclists in Ardabil city using the trans-theoretical model (TTM) motivational interview. Methods: Random cluster sampling was used for this study. Five gas stations were selected from the crowded areas of Ardabil city and motorcyclists who came to these places were randomly interviewed. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 350 motorcyclists in Ardabil were selected and interviewed by TTM Motivational questionnaire. We used one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and linear regression for analysis of data in SPSS software version 20. Results: Findings revealed that 12.6% of respondents consistently wore a helmet when they rode a motorcycle, while 45.2% of helmet non-wearers were uncertain about wearing a helmet in the future. Decisional balance (pros), self-efficacy (decreasing the negative affect situation score), and behavioral process of change can motivate participants to helmet use. Conclusion: Reducing negative social situations and increasing positive emotional states can motivate people to use helmet.

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IntroductionA significant percentage of motorcycle crashes happen among teenagers and adolescents [24]
In this descriptive cross-sectional study, motivational interviews for helmet use based on theoretical model (TTM) questionnaire were performed in Ardabil city
Participant (N=350) were placed in five stages of behavior change based on self-reported helmet use behavior, in answer to the question: Do you always wear a helmet when you ride a motorcycle? Findings showed that 12.6% of respondents in maintenance and action stages consistently wore a helmet when they rode a motorcycle, while 42.3% of people who were in the precontemplation stage did not think about wearing a helmet at all and had no intrinsic motivation to wear a helmet in the future

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Introduction

A significant percentage of motorcycle crashes happen among teenagers and adolescents [24] This can be due to many factors such as type of the vehicle, easier procurement, the excitement of using it, age condition, non-compliance with laws and regulations, risky driving, non-use of helmet, and having more passengers than allowed capacity. One of the health education models that can be used to assess motivation of participants to apply healthy behavior is the trans-theoretical model (TTM). This model of behavior change is an integrative theory of therapy that assesses an individual’s readiness to act on a new healthier behavior, and provides strategies, or processes of change to guide the individual.

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