Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Building Construction Workers in Kampala, Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

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%) re

SUBMITTER: Izudi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5672632 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature