5. Conclusions
This preliminary research in UK riders found encouragingly high
levels
of PPE use, identifying explanatory theoretical variables and
a
disapproval of related legislation proposals. The TPB concept of
PBC
was removed following factor analysis. Subsequent extended
Theories
of Reasoned Action explained greater behavioural variance
than the traditional theory alone, suggesting the importance of
additional
factors. Selected demographics including being female,
not
holding a car licence and urban riding were only significantly
associated
with increased non-PPE wear.
Although
providing a provisional research basis, confirmatory
studies
should now be performed to provide larger-scale evidence
for
future targeted uptake interventions. Qualitative research in
riders
of various demographics would provide more detail into
the
PPE attitudes and experiences of riders themselves: extending
insightful
comments found here. Subsequent extensive research
using
different recruitment techniques will enable behaviour modelling
from a wider sample.
Results
of this study and future research should be used to tailor
available
PPE information around the attitudes and concerns of the
riding
population. By providing more relevant information materials,
riders can make more informed choices regarding PPE use and
related
injury protection.