Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Item Effects of spinal supports and training on three dimensional lifting mechanics(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 1995) DeBree, Thomas ScottItem Safety behaviors of Montana licensed outfitters(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2006) Sobeck, Linda Sue; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Wade HillINTRODUCTION: Outdoor recreation in remote wilderness areas is becoming popular, with nearly one-quarter of all Americans taking an outdoor adventure vacation in 2004. Along with an increase in recreation, injuries related to outdoor recreation are on the rise, earning a priority on the Center for Disease Control Injury Research Agenda. BACKGROUND: In Montana, outdoor recreation frequently occurs in the wilderness and involves facilitation by licensed outfitters. Basic first aid is required of all licensed outfitters in Montana, though little is known about the actual safety behaviors of outfitters. PURPOSE: This study set out to explore factors that influence the safety behaviors of Montana licensed outfitters, specifically the association between safety behaviors and both remoteness and health beliefs. THEORETICAL CONTEXT: The Health Belief Model (HBM) was used as the contextual theory to understand how attitudes and beliefs interact to explain health behavior. The constructs of the HBM are perceived susceptibility, perceived seriousness, benefits, barriers and cues to action.