The Clean and Healthy Behavior of Motorcycle Online Drivers in Samarinda, Indonesia

Abstract

Background: Alcohol consumption, and the use of certain drugs are two behaviors and lifestyle factors that contribute to motorcycle accidents. Since online drivers transport passengers, they must perform well at work. Maintaining a clean and healthy lifestyle while working is one of the considerations that must be made. Living a clean lifestyle is essential for a person's comfort and safety, as well as the safety of their passengers. The research aimed to investigate how online drivers' behaviors of living a clean and healthy lifestyle related to vehicle accidents. Methods: In quantitative research with a cross-sectional methodology, a sample size of 350 respondents. Representatives of the regional coordinators provided the respondent data. Additionally, information is gathered at five locations based on each responder’s location. Using Google Forms to complete research questionnaires with five enumerators to prevent research bias. Cramer's V test, Chi-Square test, and Fisher test with 95% CI were used to examine the data. Results: This study found that 54.3% of respondents continued to smoke. Only half of those surveyed (93.1%) engaged in daily activity lasting longer than 30 minutes, while the majority (87.1%) slept for more than seven hours every night. In all, 2.6% of respondents reported only consuming alcohol once a week. 36% of those surveyed admitted to attending the safety briefing prior to work. The results showed a The use of PPE at work and occupational accidents among online motorbike drivers were significantly correlated (p-value 0.008). Conclusion: This research makes recommendations, such as mandating safety briefings at workplaces before the start of workdays and informing online drivers about the use of PPE at the workplace.