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Ogbuehi Desmond, Onyekwere Kingsley Nyeghandah.

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ABSTRACT This study investigates the socio-demographic determinants of occupational hazards among taxi drivers in Rivers State, Nigeria. The objectives were to examine the influence of age, work experience, and educational status on the prevalence of occupational hazards. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed, involving 600 taxi drivers selected through multi-stage sampling techniques. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean scores, and ANOVA. The findings revealed that occupational hazards were more prevalent among older drivers (31-40 years: 58.4%, >40 years: 71.4%), those with 6-9 years of experience (71.0%), and drivers with no formal education (84.6%). Significant differences were found in the prevalence of hazards based on age, work experience, and educational status. The study concludes that targeted safety interventions and educational programs are essential to mitigate occupational hazards, particularly for older, mid-career, and less-educated taxi drivers in Rivers State. Keywords: socio-demographic determinants, occupational hazard, taxi drivers

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