AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF PROTECTIVE EYE DEVICES AMONG WELDERS IN ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE.
Abstract
This investigated the Awareness and Utilization of PEDs among welders in Enugu North
Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive survey
research design was used and a sample size of 100 welders participated in the study.
Descriptive statistics was used for the analysis. A questionnaire was used as the main
research tool. Findings revealed that all participants (100%) were aware of PEDs.
Awareness did not correspond to Utilization as only 66% had used PEDs. These findings
also agree with that of Prabhu, et al., (2017) where 95% of the participants were aware
but only 49% used them. Reasons for non-use include cost (38%), and lack of interest
(58.8%). Findings also revealed that the majority of welders have suffered from flash
burns as a result of non-use of PEDs (62%), the majority of those that use PEDs (78.8%)
use them all the time they are welding, there are no socio-religio-cultural factors that
influence the use of PEDs. The study emphasized an improved health education campaign
for welders on the need for PEDs in the prevention of ocular injuries.
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