The Implication of Health Belief Model to Promote the Performance of Motorcyclists using Helmets in Markazi Province (Arak ) in Iran

Background & Objectives: Previous studies and reports show that majority of motorcyclists do not use helmet in Iran. The aim of study was to evaluate the performance of motorcycle helmet use based on health belief model in Markazi province in Iran.Methods: This cross- sectional study was carried out on 384 subjects selected based on convenience sampling. Participants completed a designed questionnaire on attitudes and behaviors relevant to bicycle helmet use. Results: The mean age of participants was 28.9 ± 8.5 years and 42% of drivers were single. There were significant association between performance with perceived severity, benefits, barriers, and motorcyclists’ action (P