@article{ref1,
title="Use of personal protective equipment among building construction workers in Kampala, Uganda",
journal="Journal of environmental and public health",
year="2017",
author="Izudi, Jonathan and Ninsiima, Viola and Alege, John Bosco",
volume="2017",
number="",
pages="e7930589-e7930589",
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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>CONCLUSION: PPE use was low in Kampala, Uganda. Building construction companies should implement measures of the Uganda Occupational Health and Safety Act.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1687-9805",
doi="10.1155/2017/7930589",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/7930589"
}