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ArticleInjury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention2025

Uptake and determinants of use of personal protective equipment for injury prevention among commercial motorcyclists in Limbe and Tiko health districts of the Southwest region, Cameroon: a community-based cross-sectional study.

Chrisantus Eweh Ukah, Nicholas Tendongfor, Alan E Hubbard, Elvis Tanue Asangbeng, Rasheedat A Oke, Nahyeni Bassah, Larissa Kumenyuy Yunika, Claudia Ngeha Ngu, Sandra I McCoy, S Ariane Christie and 3 more

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Chrisantus Eweh UkahDepartment of Public Health and Hygiene, University of Buea Faculty of Health Sciences, Buea, Cameroon chrisantuseweh@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-9996-2833
Nicholas TendongforDepartment of Public Health and Hygiene, University of Buea Faculty of Health Sciences, Buea, Cameroon.
Alan E HubbardDivision of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA.
Elvis Tanue AsangbengDepartment of Public Health and Hygiene, University of Buea Faculty of Health Sciences, Buea, Cameroon.
Rasheedat A OkeDepartment of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Nahyeni BassahDepartment of Public Health and Hygiene, University of Buea Faculty of Health Sciences, Buea, Cameroon.
Larissa Kumenyuy YunikaDepartment of Public Health and Hygiene, University of Buea Faculty of Health Sciences, Buea, Cameroon.
Claudia Ngeha NguDepartment of Public Health and Hygiene, University of Buea Faculty of Health Sciences, Buea, Cameroon.
Sandra I McCoyDivision of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA.
S Ariane ChristieDepartment of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Dickson S NsaghaDepartment of Public Health and Hygiene, University of Buea Faculty of Health Sciences, Buea, Cameroon.
Alain Chichom-MefireDepartment of Surgery and Specialties, University of Buea Faculty of Health Sciences, Buea, Cameroon.
Catherine JuillardDepartment of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Strengthening the Quantitative Pipeline for Multidisciplinary Trauma Research in CameroonD43TW012186 · FIC · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · PI Alain Mefire Chichom, Alan E Hubbard · 2021 to 2026
$1.5M
FIC NIH HHS D43 TW012186
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Abstract

backgroundMotorcycle injuries are a major cause of death in Cameroon and the burden is on the rise. Low personal protective equipment (PPE) use, especially helmets, exacerbates the burden.

objectivesThis study investigated PPE uptake and determinants among motorcyclists in the crisis-affected Limbe and Tiko Health Districts. MATERIALS AND

methodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 499 commercial motorcyclists aged 18 years and above in all 16 health areas of the Limbe and Tiko Health Districts, Cameroon. Participants were recruited through consecutive sampling at motorcycle pick-up points after obtaining ethical clearance from the University of Buea. Trained research assistants used structured questionnaires to collect data on sociodemographics, riding habits and determinants of PPE uptake. An observational checklist was used to collect data on helmet use. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression to identify factors influencing helmet use among the riders.

resultsThe mean age of the motorcyclists was 32.2 (and the SD was 7.6) years. A total of 242 (48.5%) were within the age range 21-30 years and all the riders were males.The majority of riders were single, 261 (52.3%) and 291 (58.3%) had attended secondary school. The proportion of riders who reported not having a valid motorcycle licence was 339 (67.9%).Among the 499 riders studied, 81.8% used long trousers, 30.1% used boots and 28.6% used helmets. Only 22.7% used gloves and 14.8% used eye glasses. Factors independently associated with helmet use were being married (adjusted OR (aOR) 1.81, 95% CI 0.34 to 7.42, p<0.005), owning a valid license (aOR 1.97, 95% CI 1.22 to 3.19, p=0.006) and being an internally displaced person (aOR 0.83, 95% CI 1.18 to 2.84, p=0.007). Also, having good knowledge of PPE (aOR 3.01, 95% CI 1.60 to 5.65, p=0.001) and being trained on PPE (aOR 2.48, 95% CI 1.61 to 3.84, p=0.000) were significant factors.

conclusionsThe uptake of PPE is low, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve PPE uptake among commercial motorcyclists. The identified determinants of helmet use can inform evidence-based strategies to enhance road safety and reduce the burden of motorcycle-related injuries in this at-risk population.

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Community ResearchEducationHelmetMotorcyclePublic HealthUptake/Adherence

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PMCPMC12754643

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