Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Perception of Potential Occupational Hazards by Automobile Workers in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

Olaiya Paul Abiodun; Samson Olusegun Aturaka; Okareh Oladapo; Justin Nwofe; Abiodun Abiola; Omotola Olushola; Omotola Teniola

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Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Perception of Potential Occupational Hazards by Automobile Workers in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

Olaiya Paul Abiodun, Samson Olusegun Aturaka, Okareh Oladapo, Justin Nwofe, Abiodun Abiola, Omotola Olushola, Omotola Teniola

Published in American Journal of Health Research (Volume 6, Issue 2)

Received: 25 October 2017 Accepted: 6 January 2018 Published: 15 March 2018

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge and perception of Automobile workers on the occupational hazards in their workplaces and to identify their attitudes and safety practices towards protecting themselves from these hazards. A descriptive cross- sectional design and stratified sampling technique were utilized to identify the automobile workers/respondents. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection and it covered areas like social demographics, knowledge and perception of potential hazards, attitude and safety practices employed by both Automobile Mechanics (AMs) and Automobile Spray Painters (ASPs) to avoid hazards. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 21. Findings showed that there was statistically significant association between level of knowledge, attitude, perception of spray painters and mechanics based on their level of education. Also there was statistically significant association between level of knowledge, attitude, perception of spray painters and mechanics based on their work experience in relation to safety measures (p<0.05). However, there was no statistical significant difference in the knowledge of spray painters and mechanics about PPE as it can be generally rated poor (<50%), P>0.05). The p value for each of the tested parameter (>0.05) also shows clearly that there was no significant difference in the knowledge of both the Automobile spray printer and the Mechanics. There is need for regular training on safety guidelines and enforcement of standard/universal safety practices by automobile workers so as to reduce potential occupational hazards.

Published in	American Journal of Health Research (Volume 6, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajhr.20180602.11
Page(s)	37-43
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Automobile Mechanics (AMs), Automobile Spray Painters (ASPs)

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Olaiya Paul Abiodun, Samson Olusegun Aturaka, Okareh Oladapo, Justin Nwofe, Abiodun Abiola, et al. Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Perception of Potential Occupational Hazards by Automobile Workers in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Am J Health Res. 2018;6(2):37-43. doi: 10.11648/j.ajhr.20180602.11

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Olaiya Paul Abiodun

Department of Public Health, Central University of Nicaragua, Guyana, South America
Samson Olusegun Aturaka

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Guyana, South America
Okareh Oladapo

Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Justin Nwofe

Department of Public Health, University of South Wale, Wales, United Kingdom
Abiodun Abiola

Department of Medical Laboratory Services, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria
Omotola Olushola

Department of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Omotola Teniola

Department of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

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