| dc.description.abstract | The subscale factors of Theory of Planned Behaviour and Health Belief
Modeltoward behaviour and intention of proper helmet use among motorcyclists in
Perlis were investigated. Through this study, the relationship between construct variable
and target behaviour also were determined. An interdisciplinary approach that involves
behavioural sciences, injury prevention and engineering aspect all together are proved a
better solution as it has the potential to enhance efforts to reduce unintentional injuries.
Behavioural science when combined with engineering, epidemiology and other
disciplines creates a full picture of the often fragmented injury puzzle and informs
comprehensive solutions. It presents a new approach in enhancing the safety of
motorcycle riders through proper usage of safety helmet.
There are two methods will be used in this study. The first method is an
observation and survey on helmet usage among motorcyclists those using motorcycles
in daily activity. The observation would be carried-out at six zones locations including
three in country side and three in residential areas. Two weeks of observation will be
carried out within half-an hour as early 7.30 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. and rush hour at 5.30 p.m.
to 6.00 p.m. The location is located in the middle of Kangar, Arau, and Kuala Perlis, for
urban area. Meanwhile, for residential area are located at Wang Ulu, Bintong, and
Wang Besar.
The second method is face-to-face interviews that carried out with motorcyclist.
Each one of them will be asked to fill-up a self-administered questionnaire form. If a
motorcyclist refused to cooperate, another respondent will be approached and prior to
giving the questionnaire, and the way they are using safety helmet will be recorded
separately. The survey activities will be carried out for two weeks. The locations of data collection will be the same as the first method so that a comparison between these two
methods will be determined.
While, the questionnaire consists of five sections, which are background, riding
experience, knowledge and attitude, and behavioural sciences model. The information
will be collected using a seven-point Likert scale (1=strongly disagree to 7=strongly
agree) except for self-reported on helmet use (1=never to 7=always) in response to
statements about these variables.
As a result, The TPB suggests that health-related activities will be predicted from
one‟s beliefs about the consequences of performing a specific activity, one‟s positive or
negative evaluations of those consequences, one‟s perception that important others
support the performance of the behaviour, and one‟s motivation to comply with those
others. While, the HBM proposes that one‟s health-related activities will be predicted
from the individual‟s motivations and his or her perceptions of susceptibility to illness,
severity of illness, and the probability that a behavioural change will reduce the risks of
illness.Finally, it should be stressed that although the regression equations that resulted
from this analysis were highly correlated with behaviour, neither the set of factors that
make up the HBM nor the set of factors that make up the TPB accounted for a large
proportion of the variance in behaviour. Obviously then factors other than those
investigated here influence the decision to wear the safety helmet properly.
As a conclusion, the purpose of the study was to do some research about intention
and behaviour of wearing safety helmet properly among motorcyclists in Perlis in
selected study areas. Through this study, we have found the factors and problem
statement about the awareness of wearing safety helmet properly among motorcyclists
in Perlis. By focusing on the location and study area, the questionnaire was distributed
to visitors, and also a reference to the needs respondents. The objective of this study
also was achieved. | en_US |
