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A Comparison of ATV‐Related Behaviors, Exposures, and Injuries Between Farm Youth and Nonfarm Youth
Author(s) -
Jones Chester S.,
Bleeker Jeanne
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the journal of rural health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.439
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1748-0361
pISSN - 0890-765X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-0361.2005.tb00064.x
Subject(s) - nonfarm payrolls , environmental health , occupational safety and health , poison control , injury prevention , context (archaeology) , suicide prevention , human factors and ergonomics , recreation , psychology , medicine , agriculture , geography , political science , archaeology , pathology , law
Context: All terrain vehicles (ATVs) are a popular form of transportation and recreation for youth. ATVs are also convenient for farm‐related activities. However, the impact of the farming environment on ATV‐related injuries is not clear. Purpose: To determine differences in ATV‐related behaviors, exposures, risk factors, and injuries between farm youth and their nonfarm peers. Methods: A cross‐sectional study design was used. A survey was administered to 652 youths in agricultural education programs throughout the state of Arkansas. Results: A majority (60%) of students have operated ATVs within the past month. Cross tabulations found that farm youth who rode ATVs were more likely to be white and male, to own a 3‐wheel ATV, and to ride more often with a single rider. Risk factors for sustaining an ATV‐related injury were frequency of use and the number of persons on the ATV. Conclusions: Study findings suggest that ATV use among farm youth does differ from their nonfarm peers. ATV use among all youth is a safety concern in Arkansas because of the behaviors and exposures that the youth cited.