Abstract
Method: A cross sectional weighted proportionate simple random sampling of TDs was selected for the study. Respondents who gave consent to partake in the study and satisfy the inclusion criteria were interviewed using the modified version of the WHO student drug survey questionnaire. Results: Among the 400 respondents, there was a relatively high level of information and knowledge concerning the presence, availability and use of alcohol, tobacco, caffeine and cannabis. Lifetime use prevalence for alcohol use was 49.8%, tobacco 67.8%, caffeine 66.8% and cannabis 37.3% while the current use prevalence of alcohol was 31%. Predictive factors for current drug use were presence of multiple sex partners and previous involvement in road traffic accidents. Accident rate was significantly higher among current alcohol users (43.8%) and current cannabis users (53.7%). Lifetime cannabis, alcohol and caffeine use were predictive of previous road traffic accident. Conclusion: Efforts should be intensified towards increased and sustained education programmers on alcohol and other drugs, not just among TDs but the entire populace.
Highlights
In Nigeria, the major means of distributing petroleum products is by road
Sociodemographic characteristics of respondents Completed interview was collected from 400 tanker drivers comprising of 200 from Oke-Oyi Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) depot park, 100 from Olooru motor Park and 100 from Gbede Motor Park
The years of driving experience of the tanker drivers ranged from 1-55 years with a mean of 15.7 ± 10.3 years
Summary
In Nigeria, the major means of distributing petroleum products is by road. Previous reports have suggested an association between psychoactive substance use and accidental injury or death. In Nigeria, the WHO has reported a link between drivers’ hazardous use of alcohol and road traffic accidents [3]. Other studies in Nigeria have reported common use of alcohol (and other psychoactive substances) among commercial and long distance vehicle drivers [5,6]. Omolase et al reported a prevalence of 32% of alcohol drinking prior to driving [7]. The Global action on Harmful drinking reported the prevalence of current drinking by commercial drivers in Nigeria (from Port Harcourt and Ile-Ife) as 67.2%. Between 60% and 70% of commercial drivers engage in drinking and driving [8]. It has been reported that driving was done with concomitant use of the following psychoactive drugs: alcohol (15.9%), tobacco (30.4%), cannabis (4.3%), caffeine (31.9%), sedatives (10.1%) and solvents (8.7%) [5]
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