Survey on horse-related injuries and safety practices in Maryland and Virginia
by Bethune, Lisa Anne, M.P.H., UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK, 2010, 109 pages; 1489088

Abstract:

Horseback riding is a leading cause of sports injury. This thesis identifies socio-demographic characteristics of adults sustaining horse-related injuries, and factors associated with receipt of medical treatment and improvement of safety behaviors among those injured. A web-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted in Maryland and Virginia during July 1st - September 1st 2010 (n=908). Ninety-four percent (93.7%) of respondents had ever sustained a horse-related injury. Women and adults with ≥15 years of experience with horses had higher odds of injury than men and adults with <15 years of experience. Roughly half of the injured (48.2%) had received emergency treatment. The odds of receiving medical treatment for injuries occurring at a competition/show were 2.42 (1.08-5.44) times the odds of receiving medical treatment for injuries occurring at home. Provision of informational and emotional support from friends/family, healthcare professionals, or equine industry professionals was significantly associated with improving safety practices among the injured.

 
AdviserOlivia Carter-Pokras
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
SourceMAI/ 49-04, p. , Mar 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsPublic health; Kinesiology; Epidemiology
Publication Number1489088
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