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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Substance Abuse among Commercial Vehicle Drivers in Abakaliki Metropolis

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  • Elom Onochie Peter

    (Department of Community Medicine, David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu)

  • Okoro Nwachinemere Lenz

    (Department of Community Medicine, David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu)

  • Ituma Bernard Ituma

    (Department of Community Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki)

  • Onwe Francis Idenyi

    (Department of Community Medicine, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki)

  • Mgbada Clement Uchechukwu

    (Department of Community Medicine, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki)

  • Ogah Nmachimere Abigail

    (Department of Community Medicine, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki)

  • Nchiya Obumneme Benedict

    (Department of Community Medicine, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki)

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Introduction: Substance abuse, the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, presents a significant public health challenge globally and particularly in Nigeria. Substance abuse among commercial vehicle drivers is a significant concern, impacting road safety and public health. This is because psychoactive substances alter mood, behavior, and psychological states, influencing an individual’s decision-making, which can have dire consequences when combined with high-risk activities like driving. Objective: This study aims to assess the awareness, knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding substance abuse among commercial vehicle drivers in Abakaliki Metropolis, Ebonyi State. Materials and methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Four hundred commercial drivers were recruited using a multistage sampling technique. Data was collected using structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire adopted from previous studies.. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25.0 Descriptive analysis was summarized using frequency and proportion. Bivariate analysis was done using a chi-squared test to assess the factors associated with the practice of substance abuse. The level of statistical significance was pegged at p

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  • Elom Onochie Peter & Okoro Nwachinemere Lenz & Ituma Bernard Ituma & Onwe Francis Idenyi & Mgbada Clement Uchechukwu & Ogah Nmachimere Abigail & Nchiya Obumneme Benedict, 2025. "Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Substance Abuse among Commercial Vehicle Drivers in Abakaliki Metropolis," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 10(9), pages 960-977, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:10:y:2025:i:9:p:960-977
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