Does wearing headgear influence risk compensation in adolescent female lacrosse?

Key Points

• This research aims to examine the impact of headgear usage on risk perception among adolescent female lacrosse players.
• Analyzed the relationship between headgear use and risk perception scores using statistical approaches.
• Measured risk perception scores with the BSSS (Behavioral Scale for Safety).
• Controlled for other variables to isolate the effect of headgear usage.
• Headgear wearers showed consistently higher risk perception scores compared to non-wearers.
• The relationship between headgear use and BSSS scores remained significant after controlling for other variables.