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NCT Number: NCT07087444

The Effectiveness of Health Education Intervention in Enhancing Personal Protective Equipment Use

This study is testing whether a health education program can help commercial motorcycle riders and passengers in the Limbe and Tiko Health Districts of Cameroon improve their use of safety equipment. These include items like helmets, reflective jackets, and other materials that help riders and passengers be more visible and protected on the road.

People who ride or travel on motorcycles are at high risk for road injuries, especially when visibility is low. Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and visibility materials can prevent many of these injuries, but many riders do not use them regularly.

The study involves educating riders and passengers through group sessions and follow-up messages about the importance of safety gear. The investigators will compare the use of PPE and visibility materials before and after the health education intervention to see if it made a difference.

Adults aged 18 and older who ride or travel on motorcycles in Limbe or Tiko are eligible to participate. The study will last several months and does not involve any drugs or medical procedures. There is no known risk to participants.

The results will help guide future road safety programs in Cameroon and other similar settings

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Key information

Conditions

Road Traffic Injury Prevention, Motorcycle Safety, Personal Protective Equipment Use, Visibility Materials, Injury Prevention Education, Health Behavior Change Adherence Interventions Behavior Health Behavior Health Education Medication Adherence Patient Acceptance of Health Care Patient Compliance Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Buea

Buea, SWR, 63, Cameroon

About this study

Commercial motorcycle riders and passengers in Cameroon face a high burden of road traffic injuries, especially in crisis-affected areas like the Limbe and Tiko Health Districts. Poor road visibility, limited use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and low awareness of road safety practices contribute significantly to these injuries.

Despite the known benefits of PPE such as helmets, reflective jackets, and visibility materials, their uptake remains low. Previous studies have shown that health education can improve safety behaviors, but there is limited evidence on its effectiveness in increasing the use of PPE and visibility materials in this high-risk population.

This study aims to assess the impact of a targeted health education intervention on the uptake of PPE and visibility materials among commercial motorcycle riders and passengers. The intervention includes interactive education sessions, distribution of educational materials, and follow-up communication through SMS. Participants' knowledge, attitudes, and use of safety equipment will be measured before and after the intervention to evaluate effectiveness.

The findings from this study will support the design of scalable and community-driven road safety interventions and may inform national policy and programming to reduce road traffic injuries in Cameroon and similar low-resource settings.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults aged 18 years and above

Commercial motorcycle riders or regular motorcycle passengers

Residing or operating in the Limbe or Tiko Health District

Willing and able to provide informed consent

Able to participate in both baseline and follow-up assessments

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals who declined to provide informed consent

Individuals who were not available for follow-up or unwilling to participate in follow-up assessments

Treatment and study plan

Health education intervention to improve knowledge and uptake of personal protective equipment and visibility materials among commercial motorcycle riders and passengers

Behavioral

This intervention consists of a structured health education program targeting commercial motorcycle riders and passengers in the Limbe Health District. It includes interactive group sessions focused on the importance, benefits, and correct use of personal protective equipment (helmets, reflective jackets) and visibility materials (reflective strips, lights). Educational materials such as leaflets and posters are distributed to reinforce learning. Additionally, participants receive follow-up SMS reminders to encourage consistent and proper use of protective gear. The goal is to increase awareness and uptake of safety measures to reduce road traffic injuries. This intervention is community-based and tailored to the local context in Cameroon.

Primary outcomes

  1. Uptake of personal protective equipment and visibility materials

    Time frame: From enrollment to endline at 6 months

    Change in the proportion of motorcycle riders and passengers reporting consistent use of PPE (helmets, reflective jackets) and visibility materials (reflective strips, lights) before and after the intervention.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in knowledge level on the importance of PPE and visibility materials

    Time frame: 6 months

    Improvement in participants' knowledge scores (based on a structured questionnaire) about the role of PPE and visibility materials in road safety.

  2. Change in attitudes toward use of PPE and visibility materials

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 months post-intervention

    Improvement in participants' attitude scores toward the regular and appropriate use of PPE and visibility materials.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Buea

Other

Collaborators

  • Fogarty International Center of the National Institute of Health
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • University of California, Los Angeles

Registry information

Official study title

The Effectiveness of Health Education Intervention in Enhancing Personal Protective Equipment and Visibility Material Use Among Commercial Motorcycle Riders and Passengers in the Limbe and Tiko Health District of Cameroon

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 28, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 24, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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