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Knowledge And Awareness Of The Effects Of Air Pollution On The Health Of Motorcycle Riders
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C.Purpose of the Study
The
purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge and awareness of the
effects of air pollution on the health of motorcycle riders in
Coker/Aguda Local Council Development Area.
d.Research Questions
1)
Will motorcycle riders in Coker/Aguda Local Council Development Area be
knowledgeable on the effects of air pollution on their health?
2)
Will motorcycle riders in Coker/Aguda Local Council Development Area be
aware of the effect of air pollution on their health?
3) Will age influence the knowledge of the effects of air pollution on the health of motorcycle riders in Coker/Aguda LCDA?
e.Research Hypotheses
1)
Motorcycle riders in Coker Aguda Local Council Development Area will
not be significantly knowledgeable about the effect of air pollution on
their health.
2) Motorcycle riders in Coker Aguda Local Council
Development Area will not be significantly aware of the effect of air
pollution on their health.
3) Age will not significantly influence
the knowledge of the effects of air pollution on the health of Okada
riders in Coker/Aguda LCDA
f.Delimitation of Study
This study is delimited to the following
1)Coker/Aguda Local Council Development Area.
2)Coker and Aguda communities of the LCDA.
3)Motorcycle riders in five major junctions of Coker/Aguda LCDA.
a) Adetola Junction
b) Casette Junction
c) Pako Junction
d) Coker Bridge Junction
e) Sanya Express Junction
4)A self-designed questionnaire.
g.Limitation of Study
The
result of this study could be limited by the fact that respondents are
uncooperative in their attitude towards filling out of the
questionnaire. Also their responses formed the data base of this study.
h.Significance of Study
The
results of this study may be of significant to the community because
may be the knowledge and awareness of the effect of air pollution on the
health of the motorcycle riders in Coker Aguda Local Council
Development Area are discussed and through this more awareness on the
health implication is created. Also, it will impact on health awareness
of the larger community, when the health of the motorcycle riders are
improved, the health of the community will also improve.
i.Operational Definition of Terms
Air pollution: Air contamination by harmful substances.
Awareness: Consciousness through revelation.
Knowledge: Understanding gained through experience or study.
Motorcycle rider: Somebody who uses two wheeler road vehicle
for transporting one or two riders as a means of livelihood
Coker/Aguda
LCDA: Coker/Aguda local council development area is under Surulere
Local Government of Lagos State. It has three communities; Coker, Aguda
and Orile. The three communities are made up of seven wards. Average men
and youth in Coker/Aguda LCDA engage in road transportation as their
major occupation for the purpose of meeting their needs.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study examined the knowledge and awareness of effect of air pollution on the health of motorcycle riders in coker/aguda local council development area. The sample consisted of 110 motorcycle riders in Coker/Aguda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. Variables studied are knowledge and awareness of the effect of air pollution on health. Knowledge and awareness of effect of air pollution on their health were assessed through a 20 item self developed questionnaire. Data was analyzed ... Continue reading---
