Usage of Life-saving Equipment by Commercial Boat Users and Operators in Southern Nigeria
Wokoma, N. O., Akpoghomeh, O. S.
South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · pp. 30–36 · Published 11 Sep 2023
10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3710Abstract
Non-usage of life-saving equipment while on water may increase disaster risk such as boat capsizing, injury, and drowning; studies find generally low levels of lifejacket wear among drowning victims and among some cultural groups. Considering this, the study examined the usage of life- saving equipment by commercial boat users and operators in southern Nigeria. The finding revealed that among the boat operators, 41.9% uses of life-saving equipment is always and 63.4% for the boat users. The determinant factor for the use of life- saving equipment among boat operators were compliance (38.7%) and compulsory for boat entry (27.4%) while for boat users it was prevention from drowning (44.4%) and safety (30.1%). Considering the usage of life-saving equipment along Nigerian waterways, it was concluded that commercial boat operators and users use life-saving equipment always and regularly.
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