Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding air pollution among traffic polices in Dhaka city, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons

Rubaiya Binthe Hashem,

Abu Bakkar Siddique,

Sayed Mohammad Rasel

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Dec. 27, 2024

The increasing number of motor vehicles in Dhaka city is contributing to a rise air pollution. Prolonged exposure vehicle emissions has led various health issues for everyone, but traffic policies might be particularly affected. This study aims evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding pollution, with the goal raising awareness promoting healthier mitigate adverse effects A cross-sectional survey was carried out from January March 2023 across five zones City, Bangladesh. Using convenience sampling method, 401 male participants mean age = 39.24 ± 6.25 years were recruited. employed semi-structured questionnaire that covered informed consent, socio-demographic data, included sections on knowledge (9 items), attitudes (6 (7 items) related pollution its effects. Data analysis conducted Microsoft Excel (version 2019), SPSS 25.0), STATA 15.0). average scores 7.62 9, 11.06 18, 14.53 21, respectively. Higher associated education (p < 0.001), higher monthly family income having 15 or fewer work experience 0.040). Attitudes positively linked working same area over year asthma 0.042), cardiovascular diseases 0.027), coughing symptoms 0.001). Practices influenced by lower 0.031), absence breathing problems/asthma 0.023), suggests education, income, are likely influential factors shaping There appears probable association between prolonged an increased risk respiratory, cardiovascular, eye problems among Dhaka's police. authors anticipate implementing stricter quality regulations, use protective gear, conducting regular check-ups, public could significantly reduce these risks.

Language: Английский

Analysis of effects of meteorological variables on dengue incidence in Bangladesh using VAR and Granger causality approach DOI Creative Commons
Md. Jamal Hossain, Nazia Sultana,

Anwesha Das

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Nov. 28, 2024

Dengue fever is a serious public health issue in Bangladesh, where its incidence rises with the monsoon. Meteorological variables are believed to be responsible factors among others. Therefore, this study examines effects of meteorological (temperature, rainfall, and humidity) on dengue Bangladesh. While previous studies have examined relationship between using single model approaches, employs advanced econometric techniques capture dynamic interactions. Furthermore, case type analysis necessary due fact that outbreak become one major issues. However, related not available.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding air pollution among traffic polices in Dhaka city, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons

Rubaiya Binthe Hashem,

Abu Bakkar Siddique,

Sayed Mohammad Rasel

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Dec. 27, 2024

The increasing number of motor vehicles in Dhaka city is contributing to a rise air pollution. Prolonged exposure vehicle emissions has led various health issues for everyone, but traffic policies might be particularly affected. This study aims evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding pollution, with the goal raising awareness promoting healthier mitigate adverse effects A cross-sectional survey was carried out from January March 2023 across five zones City, Bangladesh. Using convenience sampling method, 401 male participants mean age = 39.24 ± 6.25 years were recruited. employed semi-structured questionnaire that covered informed consent, socio-demographic data, included sections on knowledge (9 items), attitudes (6 (7 items) related pollution its effects. Data analysis conducted Microsoft Excel (version 2019), SPSS 25.0), STATA 15.0). average scores 7.62 9, 11.06 18, 14.53 21, respectively. Higher associated education (p < 0.001), higher monthly family income having 15 or fewer work experience 0.040). Attitudes positively linked working same area over year asthma 0.042), cardiovascular diseases 0.027), coughing symptoms 0.001). Practices influenced by lower 0.031), absence breathing problems/asthma 0.023), suggests education, income, are likely influential factors shaping There appears probable association between prolonged an increased risk respiratory, cardiovascular, eye problems among Dhaka's police. authors anticipate implementing stricter quality regulations, use protective gear, conducting regular check-ups, public could significantly reduce these risks.

Language: Английский

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