Background: In Cameroon, commercial motorcycle riders are essential for urban transportation; however, they face considerable health risks from road traffic accidents and workplace hazards. Despite the critical role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in reducing injury risks, riders often possess limited knowledge and attitudes towards PPE. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of motorcycle riders in the Limbe and Tiko Health Districts.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 499 commercial motorcycle riders aged 18 and older in these districts from the 15th of May 2024 to the 17th of August 2024. Participants were selected through consecutive sampling at motorcycle pick-up locations after obtaining ethical approval from the University of Buea, with severely ill individuals excluded from the study. Trained research assistants administered structured questionnaires to gather data on socio demographics, riding habits, and riders' knowledge and attitudes regarding PPE use. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics with SPSS version 25, and Bloom’s Criteria was applied to classify participants' knowledge as good or poor.