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- Marissa Bonyun, Andi Camden, Colin Macarthur, and Andrew Howard.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
- BMJ Open. 2012 Jan 1;2(3).
ObjectiveTo investigate the use of helmets for cyclists choosing to use BIXI bikes in comparison to personal bike riders in the City of Toronto.DesignCross-sectional study design.SettingCyclists were observed in Toronto, Canada.ParticipantsOf the 6732 sample size, 306 cyclists on BIXI bikes and 6426 personal bike riders were observed.Outcome MeasureThe outcome of interest was helmet use.ResultsOverall, 50.3% of cyclists wore helmets. The proportion of BIXI bike riders using helmets was significantly lower than the proportion of helmet users on personal bikes (20.9% vs 51.7%, respectively, p<0.0001).ConclusionsAlthough the BIXI bike programme has provided an alternate means for Torontonians to use a bicycle, cyclists using BIXI bikes are much less likely to wear a helmet. Since the prevalence of helmet use in cyclists in general is already low, helmet use should be especially promoted in BIXI bike riders in order to promote a safe and healthy environment for cyclists.
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