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Knowledge and Behavior of Using Personal Protective Equipment on Garbage Collectors

Authors
Nur Hasanah1, *, Rini Ambarwati1, Indriatie1
1Nursing Department, Health Polytechnic of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: yusuf.nurhasanah@gmail.com
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Nur Hasanah
Available Online 23 December 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-324-5_27How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Knowledge; Behavior of Using PPE; Garbage Workers
Abstract

Garbage collectors are a group of workers who have a high risk of experiencing health problems due to continuous exposure to waste. Especially if they did not use personal protective equipment (PPE) while working. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between knowledge about PPE and the behavior of using PPE among garbage collectors. This research is an observational analytic study that uses a survey design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample of this research was garbage collectors at The Temporary Shelter of Srikana, Gubeng District, Surabaya, which was taken using a simple random sampling technique. The variables of the study were: 1) knowledge of PPE, and 2) behavior of using PPE. Research data were collected using questionnaires and observation techniques, presented using a frequency distribution, and then analyzed using Fisher's Exact test with a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that almost all (76%) garbage collectors had good knowledge of PPE, but almost all (80%) of workers had poor behavior in using PPE, and none (0%) of workers used PPE properly. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, it was concluded that there was no significant relationship between knowledge about PPE and the behavior of using PPE among garbage collectors (p = 0.553). It was recommended that educational institutions provide guidance and counseling for garbage collectors, for example through community service activities.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Health Polytechnic Surabaya (ICoHPS 2023)
Series
Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
23 December 2023
ISBN
10.2991/978-94-6463-324-5_27
ISSN
2468-5739
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-324-5_27How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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