scholarly journals Common morbidities and felt needs of salt pan workers in a coastal area of Tamil Nadu, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 805
Author(s):  
Jyothi Vasudevan ◽  
Saravanan Vaithiyalingam ◽  
Velavan Anandan ◽  
Amit Kumar Mishra ◽  
Anil J. Purty
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Qualitative Aspect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Salt Pan ◽  
The Government

Background: The occupational hazards faced by salt pan workers during their occupation are myriad, a fact compounded by the lack of basic amenities at their workplace and lack of awareness regarding usage of personal protection equipment.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among fifty-six salt pan workers in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu to assess their common health problems and a qualitative component was added to assess their felt needs in work place and daily living. Data was collected using pre-designed data collection sheet for assessing the common morbidities. For the qualitative aspect of the study, in-depth interviews were conducted among twenty workers based on convenient sampling, using open ended questions. Data was collected after obtaining informed consent and steps were taken to ensure confidentiality at all stages.Results: The most common health problem of the workers in present study area included dental caries (41.7%), skin conditions (38.1%) musculoskeletal problems (36.7%) and anemia (35.1%) being other significant health problems. The qualitative aspect of the study revealed that the felt needs were improvement of their working conditions and more social support from the Government and the employers. There was very little awareness among the workers regarding use of PPE and none of them used any form of PPE.Conclusions: Salt pan workers had dental problems, dermatological problems and musculoskeletal problems as most common morbidities among them. Harsh working conditions, financial insecurity etc. are some of their work-related problems. Provision of housing facility and financial assistance during off- season by the government, basic amenities at the work place, paid leave in case of injuries, and insurance schemes for them by employer are their main felt needs. They also had no awareness regarding usage of personal protective equipment at the work place.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding work related hazards among salt workers in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4629
Author(s):  
Johnson Cherian ◽  
Zile Singh ◽  
Joy Bazroy ◽  
Anil J. Purty ◽  
Murugan Natesan
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Salt Crystals ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Salt Pan ◽  
Study Population

Background: The salt pan workers are exposed to severe health hazards like extreme heat, intense manual labour, direct contact with salt, sunlight glare from salt crystals. This paper describes their knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding their work related hazards as well as availability and use of personal protective equipments (PPEs).Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted in 4 randomly selected villages among the 10 salt worker villages in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu.  A house to house survey of the selected villages enrolled 331 salt workers.  The data was collected using a pre designed and pre tested questionnaire.Results: Majority of salt worker (78.5%) reported of being aware of one or more hazards like physical stress (70.7%), direct sunlight (38.7%) and glare from salt crystals (16%) in salt work that resulted in musculoskeletal problems, ophthalmic problems, headache and giddiness. 87% of the salt workers were aware of one or the other personal protective equipments.  However, only less than 10% were using the conventional PPEs. The reasons for not using PPE were mainly inconvenience in using and PPE not provided by the employer.Conclusions: Most of the study population is aware of the hazards as well as one or the other methods of protective equipment but actual use of PPE is very low because of non-availability and perception of inconvenience in using them. There is a large gap between awareness and practice regarding PPE usage among these salt workers.

scholarly journals Health hazards and risks for musculoskeletal problems among child labourers in the brickfield sector of West Bengal, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 250-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Banibrata Das
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Strenuous Activity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems

Abstract Aims The purpose of this study was to describe the health hazards among child labourers in brickfields, and to assess occupational health problems, together with physiological and respiratory stress, compared with child control subjects. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 112 child brickfield workers and 120 control subjects, and a modified Nordic Questionnaire was applied to assess the discomfort felt among both groups of workers. Physiological assessment of the workload was carried out by the measurement of heart rate, blood pressure and spirometry of the workers. Results Child brickfield workers suffer from pain, especially in the lower back (97%), shoulder (88%), hands (82%), wrist (76%), neck (73%) and ankle (71%). The post-activity heart rate of the child brickfield workers was 166.5 beats/min, whereas the systolic and diastolic blood pressures were 132.2 and 67.2 mm/Hg, respectively. The forced vital capacity value of child brickfield workers was 2.04, and in the case of the controls it was 2.18, which was significantly different. The forced expiratory volumes in 1 s of experimental and control subjects were 1.82 and 1.92, respectively. The peak expiratory flow rate was significantly different between the two groups. Conclusions Most of the brick-making activities were strenuous ones that affected the children. The cardiovascular and respiratory health of the child brickfield workers has changed markedly due to strenuous activity. The child brickfield workers also experienced other occupational health problems and severe musculoskeletal pain.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study to assess the health profile of street sweepers and sanitary workers in a zone of Greater Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 4357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joy Patricia Pushparani ◽  
Chitra A. ◽  
Kalpana J.
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Profile ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Utilization Of Health Services ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems

Background: Sweepers and sanitary workers are getting exposed to hazardous dust during their work. The health profile of the sanitary workers and utilization of health services are not clearly known. This study aimed to assess the health profile and associated risk factors among street sweepers and sanitary workers.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted among 73 street sweepers and sanitary workers in a zone of Greater Chennai Corporation by multistage sampling method, during November 2016 to December 2016 using a semi structured questionnaire.Results: Among the respondents 67.1% were females, 2/3rd of them belonged to the age group of 30-40 years. Majority of them (82.2%) had reported to have musculoskeletal problems followed by respiratory problems (61.6%), ophthalmic problems (53.4%), skin problems (38.4%), mental health problems (39.7%). Most of the respondents had multiple problems. Musculoskeletal problems were more common among the female workers (p=0.002). Health problems like headache, fatigue, giddiness were more common among the workers who worked for >5 years (p=0.006). The utilization of health services was better among those workers who had formal school education (p=0.042).Conclusions: This study concludes majority of them have musculoskeletal problems followed by respiratory problems and ophthalmic problems. Usage of personal protective equipments and utilization of health services by the sweepers and sanitary workers were poor. Hence steps have to be taken to improve the health status by subjecting them to periodic screening and sensitization programs on usage of PPE.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on morbidity status among school going adolescents in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5201
Author(s):  
Sathish Dev D. ◽  
Sugantha Valli M. ◽  
Gnana Sezhian M. ◽  
Suganya E.
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disease ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Tract Infections

Background: Adolescents represent about 21.8 percent of India’s population. Various health risks with potentially life-threatening consequences become prominent in this age group. This study was undertaken with the objective to determine the morbidity profile of school going adolescents in Tamil Nadu.Methods: This descriptive, cross sectional study was planned and conducted from January 2016 to August 2017. The study population included 987 adolescent boys and girls aged between 10 to 19 years studying in high and higher secondary Government schools of Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. Semi-structured questionnaire was used as data collection tool.Results: The mean age groups of this school going adolescent are 14.2 yrs. In the present study 583 (59%) of the study participants were affected by one or more morbidity condition. Among them, 395 (67.7%) were in the age group 10-14 years and 188 (32.2%) in the age group 15-19 years. 122 (21%) and 461 (79.1%) of male and female were affected respectively. In the present study, fever (21%) was the commonest reported morbidity followed by acute respiratory infection (15.7%) and acute gastrointestinal disease (13. 4%).Conclusions: This study shows that adolescents are prone to a wide range of morbidity conditions. Apart from respiratory and gastro intestinal diseases, reproductive tract infections and sexual health problems are important morbidities affecting this age group. There is strong need to sensitize health care practitioners at all levels, in both government and private sectors towards health problems in adolescent age groups.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study to assess the discrimination faced by trans genders in health care facilities- Chennai, Tamil Nadu

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 662
Author(s):  
Chitra A. ◽  
Sakthimarieswari G. M. ◽  
Kaleeswaran S. ◽  
Indhira V. R. ◽  
Mythili Menon Pathiyil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Equal Treatment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Verbal Form ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
The Government

Background: Transgender people are those who by definition, have a gender identity or gender expression that differs from their assigned sex at birth. The Government of Tamil Nadu was the first Indian state to pioneer welfare schemes for transgenders such as formation of transgender welfare board, creation of a third column for gender in college application forms. The study aims to assess the discrimination faced by the transgenders in health care facilities. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among 50 transgenders using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: Among 47 responendents, 17.6% of the transgenders had delayed going to hospital fearing discrimination. Harassment either in physical or verbal form experienced by 41.2% and 37.5% faced discrimination in form of judgemental looks or comments, while 5.9% of the transgenders were denied treatment altogether in the hospital. Denial of equal treatment experienced by 52.9% of the study participants.  Conclusions: The study highlights that transgenders even today face considerable discrimination which refrains them from assessing health care facilities. Even though we in Tamil Nadu have pioneered with the formation of transgender board, free sex re-assignment surgery in government health care facilities, the utilisation by the transgenders are far from behind. This may be attributed due to the discrimination faced by the transgenders.  

scholarly journals Pengetahuan dan Motivasi Kepatuhan Protokol Kesehatan Covid-19 : Survei Online pada Mahasiswa Jawa Timur

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-80
Author(s):  
Salma Nur Helmina ◽  
Hasna Linawati ◽  
Hoirun Nisa
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Control

The government has made various efforts to prevent and control COVID-19, such as enforcing the law concerning the COVID-19 Health Protocols. However, violations of health protocols still frequently occur in various circles, including university students. Therefore, this study aims to determine the factors that influence university students’ compliance with the COVID-19 health protocols. This study used a cross-sectional study design with a quota sampling technique and was conducted in October 2020. The participants were 468 university students in East Java. The number of participants who complied with the COVID-19 health protocols was 61.3%, while those who did not comply were still quite high (38.7%). The factors that were significantly related to compliance with the COVID-19 health protocols were knowledge, motivation, and health problems, while lifestyle changes were not significantly related to compliance with the COVID-19 health protocols. Participants with high level of knowledge (AOR 5.54 95% CI: 2.68-11.49), good motivation (AOR 2.15 95% CI: 1.43-3.22), and health problems (AOR 1.19 95% CI: 0.52-2.73) are more likely to comply with the COVID-19 health protocols. Thus,concerted efforts are needed to increase knowledge and motivation so that compliance with the COVID-19 health protocol significantly increases. Keywords: Knowledge, Motivation, Health Problems, Compliance Abstrak Pemerintah telah melakukan berbagai upaya pencegahan dan penanggulangan COVID-19 seperti penegakan hukum dengan Protokol Kesehatan COVID-19. Namun, pelanggaran terhadap protokol kesehatan masih sering terjadi di berbagai kalangan termasuk mahasiswa. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi kepatuhan protokol kesehatan COVID-19 pada mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi potong-lintang dengan teknik quota sampling dan dilakukan pada bulan Oktober 2020. Partisipan pada penelitian ini sebanyak 468 mahasiswa di Jawa Timur. Partisipan mahasiswa yang patuh terhadap protokol kesehatan COVID-19 sebesar 61,3%, sedangkan yang tidak patuh masih cukup tinggi (38,7%). Faktor yang berhubungan signifikan dengan kepatuhan protokol kesehatan COVID-19 adalah pengetahuan, motivasi, dan masalah kesehatan sedangkan perubahan gaya hidup tidak berhubungan signifikan dengan kepatuhan protokol kesehatan COVID-19. Partisipan dengan pengetahuan yang tinggi (AOR 5,54 95% CI: 2,68-11,49), motivasi baik (AOR 2,15 95% CI:1,43-3,22), dan memiliki masalah kesehatan (AOR 1,19 95% CI: 0,52-2,73) cenderung lebih patuh untuk terhadap protokol kesehatan COVID-19. Dengan demikian, diperlukan upaya yang terencana untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan motivasi supaya kepatuhan terhadap protokol kesehatan COVID-19 meningkat secara signifikan. Kata kunci: Pengetahuan, Motivasi, Masalah Kesehatan, Kepatuhan

scholarly journals A study of the morbidity pattern among the elderly population in Vadodara, Gujarat

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 2608
Author(s):  
Pranay A. Jadav ◽  
Neha R. Bavarva
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Comprehensive Health ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Aging is an inevitable process. Old age persons are more vulnerable to physical and social problems. The objective was to study the prevalence of health problems among elderly population.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 600 old age persons living in villages of Vadodara district. Their socio-demographic profile and morbidity pattern were assessed by face to face interview. Data were analysed by epi info version 7.Results: Around 65% of study participants have musculoskeletal problems; obesity was prevalent in 46.2% which was more in females (53%) than in males (41%). Depression was more in females 76.2% as compared to males (40%). Prevalence of diabetes and hypertension were 18.7% and 30.33% respectively.Conclusions: Present study reveals that old age persons from various health problems which show the need for comprehensive health programs especially for elderly population.

Musculoskeletal and General Health Problems of Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, and Banjo Players

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 169-176
Author(s):  
Anncristine Fjellman-Wiklund ◽  
Kris Chesky
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Electric Guitar ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Total Group ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Electric Bass ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Acoustic Guitar

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe self-reported problems among guitarists and to examine differences associated with type of guitar played. Data for the study were extracted from the University of North Texas Musician Health Survey (UNT-MHS) data set. Subjects for the present study (n = 520) were included if they identified acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass or banjo as their primary instrument. Prevalences for musculoskeletal problems were determined for the total group, by guitar-specific groups, and by gender. Prevalences for nonmusculoskeletal, overall health problems were established for the whole guitar group and by instrument. Of the total subjects, 81% reported one or more musculoskeletal problems. The acoustic guitar group reported the highest prevalence (83%), followed by the banjo (78%), electric bass (77%), and electric guitar groups (74%). The highest site-specific prevalences for the whole group were the left fingers (32.9%), left wrist (29.8%), and left hand (24.7%). Regarding nonmusculoskeletal problems, 66% of the total group perceived stress due to work environment as a moderate to high problem. The total group reported mostly problems with fatigue, depression, headache, and eye strain. The overall findings of the study show that musculoskeletal problems as well as stress-related health problems are a major concern for the guitar community.

scholarly journals Health Problems while Working as a Volunteer or Humanitarian Aid Worker in Post-Earthquake Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (211) ◽  
pp. 691-695
Author(s):  
Durga Bhandari ◽  
Prativa Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Humanitarian Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Aid Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traveler’S Diarrhea ◽  
Humanitarian Aid Workers ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Traveler's Diarrhea

Introduction: Volunteers and humanitarian aid workers working in disaster struck areas of the world are a vulnerable group of travelers. Nepal saw an influx of these humanitarian aid workers following earthquakes in April and May 2015.  Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at CIWEC Hospital located in Kathmandu. A questionnaire was given to all volunteers and aid workers who arrived at the hospital for evaluation of health related problems and agreed to be part of the study. Results: Ninety-five volunteers were enrolled in the study. Among these, 65 (68%) were female and 30 (32%) were male. The immunizations received before travel were Hepatitis A 82 (86%), Hepatitis B 82 (86%), Typhoid 70 (73%), Rabies 38 (40%), Japanese Encephalitis 34 (36%), Influenza within last one year 23 (24%), measles 48 (51%), Cholera 34 (36%),Tetanus within 10 years 71 (75%) and Varicella 38 (40%). Forty-four (45%) of travelers carried medication for treatment of Traveler’s Diarrhea (TD) which included Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin, Loperamide and others like Metronidazole and Charcoal. The common illnesses encountered were gastrointestinal, skin problems , injury and musculoskeletal problems, respiratory problems, genitourinary problems, cardiovascular, psychological problems, syncope, and miscellaneous. Conclusions: Traveler’s Diarrhea and dermatological problems were the most common health related problems. Volunteers were not properly prepared for self-treatment and pre-travel preparation was sub-optimal. Important pre travel health advice will decrease the incidence of health problems in this group.

scholarly journals Physical health problems among the geriatric population in Perambalur municipality, Tamil Nadu: a community-based cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 5235
Author(s):  
Karthikeyan Kulothungan ◽  
Tamilarasan M. ◽  
D. Rock Britto ◽  
T. SriRanganathan ◽  
V. SriAndaal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Health Problems

Background: Aging is a complex process that occurs by an increase in cellular injury that occurs at the biological level over a period. These injuries lead to decline in the capacity of the individual due to a gradual reduction in physiological reserves. The objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence of common physical health problems and to assess the effect of aging influencing them among the geriatric population.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 9 randomly selected wards among 400 elderly subjects of aged 60 years or above by using probability proportionate to size (PPS) sampling method in urban residents of Perambalur municipality, Perambalur district, Tamil Nadu using semi structured questionnaire. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS version 16.0.Results: The mean age of the study population was 71.28±7.85. Three-fourths of the study subjects were not doing any work and the majority of them (80%) was living with family members and looked after by their family members (88%). In our study, it was found that the most prevalent common physical health problem among the geriatric population was dental diseases (85.75%) followed by diseases of the locomotor system (81.75%). Almost 99% of the elderly have at least a single system involvement.Conclusions: The preventive and rehabilitative services planned by the government have to be elder-friendly. To improve the health status of the elderly various health schemes, policies and programs can be designed based on the study findings. 

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