Cross-sectional Study of Health Status of Auto Rickshaw Drivers in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India

Anjenaya, Seema; Waingankar, Prasad; Sanjeev, Sunila; Mahadik, Virendra; Mali, Kiran S.

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10036-1164

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“…Their a significant association between age and the number of years in the profession. Substance abuse was found in 95 (59.7%) of the study participants [16].…”

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Assessment of Auto-rickshaw Drivers Knowledge Regarding the Effects of Air Pollution on Health and Its Prevention

Dhanvijay

Pohekar

2021

JPRI

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Background: Air pollution is the major environmental pollution that contains different types of gases, dust particles, small molecules, etc. Air pollution is mainly caused by smoke or other harmful gases, such as oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen. Auto-rickshaw drivers are not only affected by air pollution, they are exposed to climatic changes, and. poor road conditions. They are exposed to air pollution, dust, infected droplets, job insecurity, noise pollution and vibration, business demands, damage to their vehicles, and, schedule-related pressure. Drivers also have the responsibility of their passengers and pedestrians- ‘lives and other vehicles. The objective of the study is to analyze knowledge among auto-rickshaw drivers regarding the health effects of air pollution and its prevention. Methods: An observational research methodology, a cross-sectional research design was used to perform this analysis. Probability purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from auto-rickshaw drivers based on the health effects of air pollution and its prevention utilizing structured questionnaires. The sample attributes have been defined by frequency, percentage, after data collection. The Chi-square test was also used to figure out the correlation between knowledge and specified demographic variables. Results: The findings show that 1.67% of auto-rickshaw drivers had an average level of knowledge score, 38.33% of them were having good and 60 % of them were having an excellent level of knowledge score and none of them were found to have a very poor level of knowledge. The minimum knowledge score was 7 and the maximum knowledge score was 14. Hence it indicates that auto-rickshaw drivers have good knowledge about the effect of air pollution and their prevention. Conclusions: The study shows that the auto-rickshaw drivers having good knowledge about air pollution to the management of respiratory diseases and along with their complications as well as to take the required measures to avoid respiratory complications.

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“…Their a significant association between age and the number of years in the profession. Substance abuse was found in 95 (59.7%) of the study participants [16].…”

Section: Assessment With the Level Of Knowledge Scorementioning

confidence: 93%

Assessment of Auto-rickshaw Drivers Knowledge Regarding the Effects of Air Pollution on Health and Its Prevention

Dhanvijay

Pohekar

2021

JPRI

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Prevalence and pattern of tobacco use among auto rickshaw drivers of South Delhi: a cross-sectional study

Arora¹,

Kaur²,

Khokar

et al. 2018

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Tobacco is one of the major preventable causes of death and disability worldwide. Tobacco related diseases are a burgeoning public health problem. The pattern of tobacco consumption in India is unique as varied smoked and smokeless products are consumed.Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study.Results: 69% of the auto-rickshaw drivers are currently using tobacco in one form or the other. Use of multiple tobacco products is also quite high; 54% of tobacco users consumed both smoked as well as smokeless forms of tobacco. Bidi smoking is the most common form of tobacco consumption among current users.Conclusions: Tobacco consumption among auto rickshaw drivers is high. The use of multiple products puts them at risk for problems related to both smoked and smokeless tobacco products. Support/services to quit tobacco should be targeted at their workplace as stress and free time during working hours have been cited as main reasons for tobacco consumption.

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Cross-sectional Study of Health Status of Auto Rickshaw Drivers in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India

Cited by 2 publications

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Assessment of Auto-rickshaw Drivers Knowledge Regarding the Effects of Air Pollution on Health and Its Prevention

Assessment of Auto-rickshaw Drivers Knowledge Regarding the Effects of Air Pollution on Health and Its Prevention

Prevalence and pattern of tobacco use among auto rickshaw drivers of South Delhi: a cross-sectional study

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