Turkish recreational divers: a comparative study of their demographics, diving habits, health and attitudes towards safety

Mirasoglu B., Aktas S.

DIVING AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE, vol.47, no.3, pp.173-179, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Journal Name: DIVING AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.173-179
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: In Turkey, scuba diving has become more popular and accessible in the past decade and there has been a commensurate rise in the number of certified divers. This new generation of recreational divers has not been described in detail previously. The aim of this study was to profile this group, while investigating any gender differences and making comparisons with the global diving community.