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Use of cigarette and marijuana among long distance commercial drivers in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Saheed Opeyemi USMAN
Temitope Oluwakayode IPİNMOYE
Pages
22–25
Publication Date
2022-10-12
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Thus, more education on the possible risks/hazards of these conducts is required for these drivers alongside the entire populace so as ascertain safer roads in the country

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: Motorized automobile accident or simply auto accident is a substantial cause of ailments, as well as death in our neighborhood and driving under the influence of various agents affecting the central nervous system (CNS) such as cigarette and marijuana have been associated with the occurrence of auto accidents as most users believe these agents will help control probable sleep while driving and as well enhance their driving.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: An open-ended structured questionnaire was administered consecutively to 405 consenting male long distance commercial drivers by interviewer in each of the selected parks in Akure.
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Conclusion & Impact:Thus, more education on the possible risks/hazards of these conducts is required for these drivers alongside the entire populace so as ascertain safer roads in the country
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Objective: Motorized automobile accident or simply auto accident is a substantial cause of ailments, as well as death in our neighborhood and driving under the influence of various agents affecting the central nervous system (CNS) such as cigarette and marijuana have been associated with the occurrence of auto accidents as most users believe these agents will help control probable sleep while driving and as well enhance their driving. This study is therefore designed to examine the use of cigarette and marijuana among long distance commercial drivers in the course of driving in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: An open-ended structured questionnaire was administered consecutively to 405 consenting male long distance commercial drivers by interviewer in each of the selected parks in Akure. The cross-sectional survey questionnaire comprised sections on socio-demographic data, driving experience, ocular history, auto-accident history, as well as information, about the use of cigarette and marijuana. Results: The mean age (standard deviation [SD]) was 38.4 (9.5) years, while the mean (SD) driving duration was 8.1 (5.8) years, and mean (SD) distance covered 285.3 (197.4) km. Totally, 144 respondents (35.6%) had primary school leaving certificate, while 103 respondents (25.4%) had secondary school leaving certificate with 22 respondents (5.4%) having no form of western education. Totally, 205 respondents (50.6%) trained at a registered driving school with mean (SD) training period of 2.4 (3.8) months. Totally, 155 drivers (38.3%) had been involved in auto accident in the past 5 years. The prevalence of cigarette/snuff and marijuana use shortly before or while driving was 11.9% and 2.2%, respectively. Conclusion: Use of cigarette, snuff, and marijuana is very rampant among long distance commercial drivers in Akure, Nigeria. Thus, more education on the possible risks/hazards of these conducts is required for these drivers alongside the entire populace so as ascertain safer roads in the country

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USMAN, S. O., IPİNMOYE, T. O. (2022). Use of cigarette and marijuana among long distance commercial drivers in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. European Journal of Forensic Sciences, Cilt: 3 - Sayı: 1, 22–25. https://ajindex.com/articles/510904

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