Electric scooter-associated injury incidence, use patterns, and personal motivations among collegiate student-athletes: A survey-based study.
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| Title: | Electric scooter-associated injury incidence, use patterns, and personal motivations among collegiate student-athletes: A survey-based study. |
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| Authors: | Reid, Whitaker (AUTHOR), Olfson, Erica (AUTHOR), Anderson, Lachlan (AUTHOR), Evans, Coleton (AUTHOR), Zabaneh, Iza (AUTHOR), Stewart, Thomas (AUTHOR), Kirk, Michele (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. May2026, Vol. 74 Issue 5, p1273-1283. 11p. |
| Subjects: | Wounds & injuries, Risk assessment, Cross-sectional method, Pearson correlation (Statistics), Hip joint injuries, Distracted driving, Traffic accidents, Risk-taking behavior, Statistical sampling, Questionnaires, Fisher exact test, Multiple regression analysis, Sex distribution, Safety hats, Descriptive statistics, Chi-squared test, Hand injuries, Cell phones, Motivation (Psychology), Sports participation, Ankle injuries, Foot injuries, Epidemiology, Data analysis software, Motor vehicles, College athletes, Psychosocial factors, Disease incidence, Wrist injuries, Leg injuries, Time |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Despite e-scooters' increasing popularity on college campuses, there is a paucity of data on scooter-related injuries among collegiate student-athletes. Objective: Investigate e-scooter usage, scooter-associated injury incidence, and motivating factors for e-scooter utilization by student-athletes. Participants: 186 collegiate athletes at a single NCAA Division 1 university. Methods: All participants completed a cross-sectional survey investigating attitudes surrounding e-scooters and related injuries. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were employed, including Fisher's exact testing and logistic regression. Results: Of the surveyed athletes, 132 (71.0%) reported current/prior scooter use with 24 (12.9%) reporting riding injuries. Incidence Proportion of scooter-related injuries totaled 18.2%. Injuries were not associated with surface type (p = 0.25), riding frequency (p = 0.15), or riding duration (p = 0.15). Conclusions: E-scooters have a substantial usage footprint amongst college athletes and pose unique health risks on campuses. Understanding dynamics of student-athletes regarding e-scooters is vital to enhance safety and prevent avoidable injuries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Despite e-scooters' increasing popularity on college campuses, there is a paucity of data on scooter-related injuries among collegiate student-athletes. Objective: Investigate e-scooter usage, scooter-associated injury incidence, and motivating factors for e-scooter utilization by student-athletes. Participants: 186 collegiate athletes at a single NCAA Division 1 university. Methods: All participants completed a cross-sectional survey investigating attitudes surrounding e-scooters and related injuries. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were employed, including Fisher's exact testing and logistic regression. Results: Of the surveyed athletes, 132 (71.0%) reported current/prior scooter use with 24 (12.9%) reporting riding injuries. Incidence Proportion of scooter-related injuries totaled 18.2%. Injuries were not associated with surface type (p = 0.25), riding frequency (p = 0.15), or riding duration (p = 0.15). Conclusions: E-scooters have a substantial usage footprint amongst college athletes and pose unique health risks on campuses. Understanding dynamics of student-athletes regarding e-scooters is vital to enhance safety and prevent avoidable injuries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07448481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2025.2567985 |
