Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Building Construction Workers in Kampala, Uganda
Joint Authors
Izudi, Jonathan
Alege, John Bosco
Ninsiima, Viola
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
270 million workplace accidents occur annually.
In Uganda, Kampala district has the highest workplace injury and fatality rates.
However, information on personal protective equipment (PPE)—hand gloves, hardhats, overalls, safety boots, earplugs, safety harness with lanyard, and face shields—utilization among building construction workers remains scarce.
We assessed PPE utilization and determinants among building construction workers in Kampala, Uganda.
Methods.
This cross-sectional study involved 385 respondents.
Data collected by structured questionnaire was double-entered in EpiData and analyzed in STATA at 5% significance level.
Independent determinants of PPE use were established by a stepwise backward logistic regression analysis.
Results.
305 (79.2%) respondents were males, 290 (75.3%) were 18–30 years, 285 (74.0%) completed secondary education, and 197 (51.2%) were temporary employees.
60 (15.6%) respondents used PPE.
Female sex (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 6.64; 95% CI: 1.55–28.46; P=0.011), temporary (AOR = 0.05; 95% CI: 0.01–0.27; P<0.001) and casual (AOR = 0.01; 95% CI: 0.001–0.071; P<0.001) employment, and previous knowledge of safety measures (AOR = 100.72; 95% CI: 26.00–390.16; P<0.001) were associated with PPE use.
Conclusion.
PPE use was low in Kampala, Uganda.
Building construction companies should implement measures of the Uganda Occupational Health and Safety Act.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Izudi, Jonathan& Ninsiima, Viola& Alege, John Bosco. 2017. Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Building Construction Workers in Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175617
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Izudi, Jonathan…[et al.]. Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Building Construction Workers in Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175617
American Medical Association (AMA)
Izudi, Jonathan& Ninsiima, Viola& Alege, John Bosco. Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Building Construction Workers in Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175617
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1175617