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Perception of Workers Regarding Lead Pollution in Petrol Stations at Atfih Center in El-Giza Governorate

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Last updated: 27 Apr 2025

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Community Health Nursing.

Abstract

Workers in petrol stations are often at the forefront of exposure to environmental hazards, including lead pollution. Their perception of lead pollution is shaped by a combination of personal experiences, workplace education, and awareness of health risks. Aim: This study aimed to assess perception of workers regarding lead pollution in petrol stations. Research design: A descriptive exploratory research design was used to conduct the study. Setting: Petrol stations in Atfih center/ El- Giza governorate. Sample: Convenient sample equal about 100 workers. Tools of data collection: Two tools included four parts, 1st part: Demographic characteristics, 2nd part: Medical history, 3rd part: Worker's knowledge assessment questionnaire, 4th part: Attitude of workers regarding lead pollution, and 2nd tool: Observational checklist of workers' practice regarding prevention of occupational hazards from lead pollution. Results: 55.0 % of the studied worker had poor knowledge. While, 60.0 % of the studied workers had negative attitude regarding lead pollution and 55 % of them had unsatisfactory total practices regarding the prevention of occupational hazards from lead pollution. Conclusion: Less than one third of the studied workers had average total knowledge, and less than half of them had positive attitude. While, less than half of them had a satisfactory level in total practices regarding prevention of occupational hazards from lead pollution. Recommendations: Provide health education program for workers about prevention of occupational hazards from lead pollution to improve their condition.

DOI

10.21608/hijnrp.2025.347983.1268

Keywords

Atfih Center, El-Giza Governorate, Lead Pollution, Petrol Stations and Workers

Authors

First Name

محمود

Last Name

أحمد الصاوى

MiddleName

عصام

Affiliation

كليه التمريض/جامعة حلوان/ قسم صحة المجتمع/القبابات مركز أطفيح محافظة الجيزة مصر

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mahmoudsoudy1995@gmail.com

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أطفيح

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Volume

4

Article Issue

9

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55180

Issue Date

2025-03-01

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2024-12-26

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2025-03-01

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1

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15

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2735-5799

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2786-0183

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13

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Scientific Research Periodical

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1,926

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Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice

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https://hijnrp.journals.ekb.eg/

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Perception of Workers Regarding Lead Pollution in Petrol Stations at Atfih Center in El-Giza Governorate

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27 Apr 2025