أحمد الصاوى, . (2025). Perception of Workers Regarding Lead Pollution in Petrol Stations at Atfih Center in El-Giza Governorate. Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 4(9), 1-15. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.347983.1268
محمود عصام أحمد الصاوى. "Perception of Workers Regarding Lead Pollution in Petrol Stations at Atfih Center in El-Giza Governorate". Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 4, 9, 2025, 1-15. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.347983.1268
أحمد الصاوى, . (2025). 'Perception of Workers Regarding Lead Pollution in Petrol Stations at Atfih Center in El-Giza Governorate', Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 4(9), pp. 1-15. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.347983.1268
أحمد الصاوى, . Perception of Workers Regarding Lead Pollution in Petrol Stations at Atfih Center in El-Giza Governorate. Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 2025; 4(9): 1-15. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.347983.1268
Perception of Workers Regarding Lead Pollution in Petrol Stations at Atfih Center in El-Giza Governorate
كليه التمريض/جامعة حلوان/ قسم صحة المجتمع/القبابات مركز أطفيح محافظة الجيزة مصر
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.
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