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Assessing the correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Blood Pressure (BP) of commercial drivers; a case of Madina lorry station

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  • Monica Anane

    (S.D.A College of Education, Asokore-Koforidua, Ghana)

  • Asenso Kennedy

    (S.D.A College of Education, Asokore-Koforidua, Ghana)

  • Shalom Adu –Bediako

    (S.D.A College of Education, Asokore-Koforidua, Ghana)

  • Endurance Serwaa Asare

    (S.D.A College of Education, Asokore-Koforidua, Ghana)

Abstract

The ravages caused by blood pressure on humanity are alarming, especially in Ghana, where voluntary medical check-ups are not a priority for many. This study was a cross-sectional survey with the goal of determining the relationship between commercial drivers’ Body Mass Index (BMI) and Blood Pressure (BP) at the Madina lorry station. Using the purposive sampling technique, 150 male commercial drivers from the Madina main lorry station were chosen for the study. It emerged from the study that there is positive correlation between BMIs and BP measurements among commercial drivers at Madina lorry station and a statistically significant relationship between age and blood pressure of respondents. The study therefore, recommend that GPRTU could organize weekly programs to engage drivers in some physical activities.

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  • Monica Anane & Asenso Kennedy & Shalom Adu –Bediako & Endurance Serwaa Asare, 2022. "Assessing the correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Blood Pressure (BP) of commercial drivers; a case of Madina lorry station," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(7), pages 61-68, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:6:y:2022:i:7:p:61-68
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