Author/Authors :
Shahbazzadeh, Fardin Students Research Committee - School of Meshkin Nursing - Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran , Narimani, Sajjad Social Determinant of Health Research Center - Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran , Ahmadi, Shiva Students Research Committee - School of Meshkin Nursing - Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran , Anvari, Zahra Students Research Committee - School of Meshkin Nursing - Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran , Khezeli, Mehdi Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center - Health Institute - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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.
