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Knowledge and Attitude of Commercial Drivers in Benin City towards Utilization of Eye Care Services
Abstract
Background: An excellent vision is crucial in driving and many driving related injuries and fatalities have been associated.with visual problems especially for commercial drivers. Visual efficiency plays an important role during driving. This study.determined the knowledge and attitude of commercial drivers in Benin towards utilization of eye care services.
Method: This was a cross sectional study conducted among 100 commercial drivers in Benin City metropolis. Data was.collected using an interviewer administered questionnaire, among commercial drivers from 3 major parks in Benin City. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyze the data. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.
Results: The results revealed that majority of commercial drivers in Benin city had knowledge of which an eye care provider is (60%), as well as knowing the eye care providers closest to them. However, 75% of them do not see it necessary to utilize the eye care services. Results of this study will help eye care professionals to better advise commercial drivers, concerning their eye health.
Conclusion: Findings revealed that commercial drivers had a good knowledge of whom eye care providers are but a poor level of utilization of eye care services that they provide (P< 0.05). The factors affecting the poor utilization of eye care services was not statistically significant.
