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Akbarzadeh O, Golzad H, Moshashaei P. Health Promotion Model Insights on Determinants of PPE Utilization in Occupational Settings. Health Educ Health Promot 2025; 13 (1) :1001-1015
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1- Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sahand University of Technology, Sahand New Town, Tabriz P.O. Box 51335-1996, Iran.Reactor and Catalysis Research Centre (RCRC), Sahand University of Technology, Sahand New Town, Tabriz P.O. Box 51335-1996, Iran
2- School of Design and Built Environment, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
3- Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,parisamoshashai@gmail.com
2- School of Design and Built Environment, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
3- Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,
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Aims: Occupational illnesses remain a pressing concern for workers exposed to hazardous materials in industrial settings. While Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) serves as a primary safeguard against such risks, its inconsistent utilization highlights critical gaps in understanding the determinants of PPE compliance. This study investigated personal and situational factors influencing PPE usage among employees handling organic solvents in three major industrial companies.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 340 workers was conducted, employing the Health Promotion Model (HPM) as the theoretical framework to identify predictors of PPE utilization. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests, t-tests, and two-level logistic regression.
Findings: Results revealed that only 47.9% of workers regularly used face masks, while 67.4% wore gloves, signifying substantial non-compliance. Among the HPM components, interpersonal factors, such as trust, mutual respect, and collegial relationships, were significantly associated with PPE adherence. Additionally, organizational factors, including workplace policies and support systems, strongly correlated with the use of protective gloves. These findings underscore the critical role of fostering interpersonal relationships and implementing robust organizational policies to promote PPE compliance.
Conclusion: The study demonstrates the applicability of the HPM in understanding PPE compliance within industrial settings. While the research was conducted in companies located within the same city, the findings emphasize the significance of interpersonal and organizational factors in promoting PPE usage. By offering actionable insights, this study provides a foundation for developing targeted interventions aimed at improving PPE adherence, ultimately reducing workplace-related health risks and enhancing worker safety.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 340 workers was conducted, employing the Health Promotion Model (HPM) as the theoretical framework to identify predictors of PPE utilization. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests, t-tests, and two-level logistic regression.
Findings: Results revealed that only 47.9% of workers regularly used face masks, while 67.4% wore gloves, signifying substantial non-compliance. Among the HPM components, interpersonal factors, such as trust, mutual respect, and collegial relationships, were significantly associated with PPE adherence. Additionally, organizational factors, including workplace policies and support systems, strongly correlated with the use of protective gloves. These findings underscore the critical role of fostering interpersonal relationships and implementing robust organizational policies to promote PPE compliance.
Conclusion: The study demonstrates the applicability of the HPM in understanding PPE compliance within industrial settings. While the research was conducted in companies located within the same city, the findings emphasize the significance of interpersonal and organizational factors in promoting PPE usage. By offering actionable insights, this study provides a foundation for developing targeted interventions aimed at improving PPE adherence, ultimately reducing workplace-related health risks and enhancing worker safety.
Keywords: Personal Protective Equipment, Health Promotion Model, Occupational Exposure, Organizational Factors, Interpersonal Factors
Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
Health Promotion Setting
Received: 2025/01/17 | Accepted: 2025/02/15 | Published: 2025/01/21
Received: 2025/01/17 | Accepted: 2025/02/15 | Published: 2025/01/21
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