Perception of Workers Regarding Lead Pollution in Petrol Stations at Atfih Center in El-Giza Governorate | ||
| Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice | ||
| Article 13, Volume 4, Issue 9, March 2025, Pages 1-15 PDF (1.31 M) | ||
| Document Type: Scientific Research Periodical | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.347983.1268 | ||
| Author | ||
| محمود عصام أحمد الصاوى* | ||
| كليه التمريض/جامعة حلوان/ قسم صحة المجتمع/القبابات مركز أطفيح محافظة الجيزة مصر | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Workers in petrol stations are often at the forefront of exposure to environmental hazards, including lead pollution. Their perception of lead pollution is shaped by a combination of personal experiences, workplace education, and awareness of health risks. Aim: This study aimed to assess perception of workers regarding lead pollution in petrol stations. Research design: A descriptive exploratory research design was used to conduct the study. Setting: Petrol stations in Atfih center/ El- Giza governorate. Sample: Convenient sample equal about 100 workers. Tools of data collection: Two tools included four parts, 1st part: Demographic characteristics, 2nd part: Medical history, 3rd part: Worker’s knowledge assessment questionnaire, 4th part: Attitude of workers regarding lead pollution, and 2nd tool: Observational checklist of workers' practice regarding prevention of occupational hazards from lead pollution. Results: 55.0 % of the studied worker had poor knowledge. While, 60.0 % of the studied workers had negative attitude regarding lead pollution and 55 % of them had unsatisfactory total practices regarding the prevention of occupational hazards from lead pollution. Conclusion: Less than one third of the studied workers had average total knowledge, and less than half of them had positive attitude. While, less than half of them had a satisfactory level in total practices regarding prevention of occupational hazards from lead pollution. Recommendations: Provide health education program for workers about prevention of occupational hazards from lead pollution to improve their condition. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Atfih Center; El-Giza Governorate; Lead Pollution; Petrol Stations and Workers | ||
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