Research Article

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND UTILISATION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AMONG TIE-AND-DYE FABRIC DYERS IN ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Bukola Olamidun Sowemimo1*, Adeboye Adebiyi Oladipupo2, Labode Oladoyin Jamiu3, Ogunyale Tijesunimi Oluwatimilehin4, Adetoun Adedotun Amubode5
1 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, Department of Home Science and Management
2 Federal university of Agriculture, Abeokuta
3 Department of Home Science and Management, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
4 Department of Home Science and Management, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
5 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, Department of Home Science and Management,
* Corresponding author: sowemimobo@funaab.edu.ng
Published: Aug, 2024
DOI: 10.67637/njt.2024.bn85rc63
Pages: 1 - 10
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Abstract

This study examined dyers’ knowledge, attitudes, and utilisation of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the production of tie-and-dye (adire) fabrics, alongside the factors influencing PPE use in Abeokuta, Nigeria. The study population comprised fabric dyers from the Itoku and Asero markets, with 320 respondents selected through a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using frequency counts, percentages, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC). Findings indicated a high level of knowledge regarding the importance of PPE (x̅ = 1.78), a favourable attitude towards its use (x̅ = 3.05), and a moderate level of actual utilisation (x̅ = 2.62). Foot protectors and hand gloves were reported as the most frequently used PPE. Key factors influencing usage included price (x̅ = 3.51), accessibility (x̅ = 3.47), and comfort (x̅ = 2.67). Furthermore, significant relationships (p < 0.05) were observed between educational status and PPE use (r = –0.169), as well as between years of dyeing experience and PPE use (r = –0.678). Overall, the findings suggest that while dyers demonstrate substantial knowledge and positive attitudes towards PPE, their level of utilisation remains moderate, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to promote consistent and comprehensive PPE adoption in the informal textile sector.

Keywords

Dyers Fabric dyeing Personal Protective Equipment Textile production Workplace Hazards

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How to Cite

Sowemimo, B. O., Oladipupo, A. A., Jamiu, L. O., Oluwatimilehin, O. T., & Amubode, A. A. (2024). KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND UTILISATION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AMONG TIE-AND-DYE FABRIC DYERS IN ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA. Nigerian Journal of Textiles, 10(1), 1 - 10. https://doi.org/10.67637/njt.2024.bn85rc63

B. O. Sowemimo, A. A. Oladipupo, L. O. Jamiu, O. T. Oluwatimilehin, and A. A. Amubode, "KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND UTILISATION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AMONG TIE-AND-DYE FABRIC DYERS IN ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA," Nigerian Journal of Textiles, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 1 - 10, August 2024. doi: 10.67637/njt.2024.bn85rc63

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