Viet Nam’s mandatory motorcycle helmet law and its impact on children
Aaron Pervin, Jonathon Passmore, Mirjam Sidik, Tyler McKinley, Nguyen Thi Hong Tu & Nguyen Phuong Nam
Volume 87, Number 5, May 2009, 369-373
Table 1. Affirmative responses to questions about child helmet use given by respondents with children in different age groups in four cities in Viet Nam, 2008
| Questions asked by age group | Are child-sized helmets safe? (%) | Should children wear helmets? (%) |
|---|---|---|
| < 6 months | ||
| Hanoi | 29.5* | 17.8* |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 21.2* | 13.3* |
| Da Nang | 40.4 | 23.4 |
| Can Tho | 34.5* | 13.8* |
| 6 months to 2 years | ||
| Hanoi | 51 | 25.8 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 35.5* | 19.5* |
| Da Nang | 51.8 | 28.9 |
| Can Tho | 45.4* | 15.5* |
| 2–14 years | ||
| Hanoi | 85.1 | 65.1 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 77.3* | 52.6* |
| Da Nang | 82.5 | 60.1* |
| Can Tho | 82.1 | 66.6 |
* P < 0.05.