Prediction of helmet use among Malaysian motorcyclist using structural equation modeling

Ambak, Kamarudin and Ismail, Rozmi and Abdullah, Riza Atiq and Borhan, Muhamad Nazri (2010) Prediction of helmet use among Malaysian motorcyclist using structural equation modeling. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 4 (10). pp. 5263-5270. ISSN 1991-8178

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Abstract

In Malaysia, 50% of fatalities in road traffic accidents were from motorcycle users. Head injuries found is a major cause leading to death. Despite the safety helmet is the best protective equipment to prevent or reduce head injury, majority motorcycle user did not use or did not fasten properly. In understanding this problem, the behavioral sciences theory and engineering aspect are needed to provide better explanation and comprehensive insights into solutions. The Theory Planned Behavior (TPB) and Health Belief Model (HBM) were used in predicting the behavioral intention toward proper helmet usage among motorcyclist. Results show that the constructs variables are reliable and statistically significant with the exogenous and endogenous variables. A multivariate analysis technique, known as Structural Equation Model (SEM) was used in modeling exercise. The full structured models were proposed and tested, thus the significant predictors were identified. Finally, the TPB model with good-of-fit indices was selected as the best model in predicting motorcyclist behavioral intention toward usage of safety helmet.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Helmet use; theory of planned behavior; health belief model; structural equation model.
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment > Department of Civil Engineering : Structural and Materials Engineering
Depositing User:	Mr. Abdul Rahim Mat Radzuan
Date Deposited:	12 Oct 2022 02:21
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2022 02:21
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/7818

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