Health problems and risk factors prevailing among garment workers in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

Background: Garment workers are susceptible to various health problems by virtue of their workplace and working conditions. The present study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of certain health problems and to assess association between socio demographic factors, occupational factors and certain health problems among garment workers.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among garment industry workers, at Tirupur. Interview was conducted using a structured pretested questionnaire including information on visual problems, hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal symptom rating scale, American thoracic society, and division of lung disease –78 adult respiratory questionnaires. Clinical examination was done to assess body mass index and blood pressure was recorded. Visual acuity for distant and near vision was tested. Haemoglobin estimation was performed. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS version 15 software. Chi-square test was used as a test of significance.Results: In this study, 87.4% of the workers reported any one health problem. The common problems reported were musculoskeletal problems (77.6%) followed by anaemia (57%), visual problems (51.6%), symptoms of respiratory problems (31.3%), hypertension (12.9%), diabetes (6.6%) and obesity (2.1%). 49.7% of the workers had any one symptoms of gastrointestinal problems in the last 7 days. The study has shown a possibility of older age, sewing work, sitting posture, and increased work experience as potential risk factors in the development of various health problems.Conclusions: Garment workers probably need long term on site awareness programs, continuous motivation and health education to prevent and treat these problems at an earlier stage.

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Risk factors for the development of digestive system diseases and prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in adolescents

Sanitarnyj vrač (Sanitary Inspector) ◽

10.33920/med-08-2001-05 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 41-47

Author(s):

N. Komleva ◽

V. Dolich ◽

I. Zaikina ◽

A. Danilov ◽

A. Chekhonatskiy ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Digestive System ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale ◽

Digestive System Diseases

Digestive diseases are a very common pathology in children and adolescents. Analysis of risk factors for the development of diseases of the digestive system and prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in students of professional educational organizations are presented in the article. 265 students of vocational education organizations aged 15 to 18 years were examined. The study design was a one-time cross-sectional study (active screening). Standardized formalized maps were used (complaints, medical history, physical examination results, regime and nature of diets, lifestyle and social and economic aspects were studied) to assess frequency of gastrointestinal symptoms. Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) – an internationally validated questionnaire for the study of quality of life developed by the Hassle Company (division of Astra) – was used to study gastrointestinal symptoms. Statistical data processing was carried out using «MS Excel 2002» program. The study was conducted in accordance with the requirements of bioethics, after receiving informed consent of adolescents and their parents. A number of adolescents who previously have been diagnosed with diseases of the digestive system are found; gastrointestinal symptoms are systematized and analyzed (symptom group according to the scales abdominal pain, reflux, dyspepsia diarrhoea, constipation) using the GSRS questionnaire; main risk factors for the development of digestive system diseases characteristic of adolescents are studied: (the nature and regime of diet, smoking, consumption of alcohol), awareness of students about the main factors of a healthy lifestyle were examined as results of the study. The results of the study must be taken into account when developing and implementing preventive and hygiene and educational measures that are aimed at maintaining health and improving the quality of life of the population and require an interdisciplinary approach.

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Gastrointestinal symptoms in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis

Journal of Renal Injury Prevention ◽

10.34172/jrip.2020.31 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. e31-e31

Author(s):

Boshra Hasanzamani ◽

Arezoo Naderzadeh ◽

Maryam Miri ◽

Mitra Ahadi

Keyword(s):

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽

Abdominal Distension ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Abdominal Distention ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale ◽

Gastrointestinal Problems ◽

Stage Renal Disease

Introduction: Gastrointestinal problems are common complications in the general population and also in end-stage renal disease. Such complications could be the result of increased serum urea, dialysis effect, intraperitoneal dialysis volume or any change in individual lifestyle and medications. Objectives: The present study has focused on the prevalence of common gastrointestinal disorders among patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted in three educational hospitals of Mashhad, Iran during one year. Patients who underwent peritoneal dialysis for at least three months enrolled in the study and filled Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) questionnaire. Additionally, in the present study addiction has been defined as using any addictive substances including tobacco and opioids. The relationship between addiction and gastrointestinal symptoms was also investigated. Results: Among 71 patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis, most of them were male (53.5%) with mean ± SD age of 48.15±16.62 years. The mean dialysis duration was six months and the maximum duration was 13 years (mean ± SD of 2.75±2.49 years). Among 15 domains of GSRS, only abdominal distention was significantly different before and after dialysis (P=0.025). Among the gastrointestinal symptoms, only increased flatus was associated with patients’ gender (P=0.04). Addicted individuals were 15.5% among study population. Heartburn sensation, acid regurgitation, sucking sensation in epigastrium, abdominal flatus and abdominal distention were significantly related to addiction (P=0.01, P=0.005, P=0.01, P=0.009 and P=0.016, respectively). Conclusion: Only abdominal distension had been affected by peritoneal dialysis according to GSRS. Additionally, addiction of patients had great effect on some gastrointestinal problems. This finding suggests the possible effect of managing addiction in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to Occupational Health Problems among Garment Workers in Tamil Nadu, India

Journal of Occupational Health ◽

10.1539/joh.49.528 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 49 (6) ◽

pp. 528-534 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Paramasivam Parimalam ◽

Narayani Kamalamma ◽

Anind Kumar Ganguli

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Health Problems ◽

Garment Workers

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Association between Criminological Risk Factors and Mental Health Problems among Urban Jail Inmates

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e571212013-429 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Ernie Gonzalez ◽

Jorge G. Varela ◽

Erika J. Canales ◽

Alexandra Tellez ◽

Amy B. Percosky

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Health Problems ◽

Jail Inmates

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Living Well to Keep Your Pressure Down

EDIS ◽

10.32473/edis-fy305-2017 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 (6) ◽

Author(s):

Linda B. Bobroff

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Blood Vessels ◽

High Blood Pressure ◽

Health Problems ◽

Fact Sheet ◽

Living Well ◽

Heart Work ◽

Major Revision ◽

Reduce Risk

High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause serious health problems. It makes your heart work harder and can damage your blood vessels even if you feel okay. Everyone should have their blood pressure checked regularly. If you have certain risk factors, you are more likely to have high blood pressure. This 6-page fact sheet is a major revision that discusses risk factors and ways to reduce risk.

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Prevalence of Psychological Distress and Its Risk Factors in Patients with Primary Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9050566 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 566

Author(s):

Masato Ise ◽

Eiji Nakata ◽

Yoshimi Katayama ◽

Masanori Hamada ◽

Toshiyuki Kunisada ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numeric Rating Scale ◽

Soft Tissue Tumors ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Primary Bone ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Numeric Rating

Psychological distress is common in patients with soft tissue and bone tumors. We first investigated its frequency and the associated risk factors in patients with pre-operative bone and soft tissue tumors. Participants included 298 patients with bone and soft tissue tumors who underwent surgery in our institution between 2015 and 2020. Psychological distress was evaluated by the Distress and Impact Thermometer (DIT) that consists of two types of questions (questions about the severity of the patient’s distress (DIT-D) and its impact (DIT-I)). We used a cut-off point of 4 on the DIT-D and 3 on the DIT-I for screening patients with psychological distress. We therefore investigated: (1) the prevalence of psychological distress as assessed with DIT or distress thermometer (DT), which can be decided by DIT-D ≥ 4, (2) what are the risk factors for the prevalence of psychological distress, and (3) what is the number of patients who consulted a psychiatrist for psychological distress in patients with pre-operative bone and soft tissue tumors. With DIT and DT, we identified 64 patients (21%) and 95 patients (32%), respectively, with psychological distress. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that older age, sex (female), malignancy (malignant or intermediate tumor), a lower Barthel Index, and higher numeric rating scale were risk factors for psychological distress. Two patients (3%) consulted a psychiatrist after surgery. In conclusion, careful attention to psychological distress is needed, especially for female patients, older patients, and those with malignant soft or bone tissue tumors who have more than moderate pain.

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Somatization in patients with predominant diarrhoea irritable bowel syndrome: the role of the intestinal barrier function and integrity

BMC Gastroenterology ◽

10.1186/s12876-021-01820-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Laura Prospero ◽

Giuseppe Riezzo ◽

Michele Linsalata ◽

Antonella Orlando ◽

Benedetta D’Attoma ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽

Barrier Function ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Intestinal Barrier ◽

Intestinal Barrier Function ◽

Fatty Acid Binding ◽

Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale ◽

Gi Symptoms ◽

Irritable Bowel

Abstract Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterised by gastrointestinal (GI) and psychological symptoms (e.g., depression, anxiety, and somatization). Depression and anxiety, but not somatization, have already been associated with altered intestinal barrier function, increased LPS, and dysbiosis. The study aimed to investigate the possible link between somatization and intestinal barrier in IBS with diarrhoea (IBS-D) patients. Methods Forty-seven IBS-D patients were classified as having low somatization (LS = 19) or high somatization (HS = 28) according to the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R), (cut-off score = 63). The IBS Severity Scoring System (IBS-SSS) and the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) questionnaires were administered to evaluate GI symptoms. The intestinal barrier function was studied by the lactulose/mannitol absorption test, faecal and serum zonulin, serum intestinal fatty-acid binding protein, and diamine oxidase. Inflammation was assessed by assaying serum Interleukins (IL-6, IL-8, IL-10), and tumour necrosis factor-α. Dysbiosis was assessed by the urinary concentrations of indole and skatole and serum lipopolysaccharide (LPS). All data were analysed using a non-parametric test. Results The GI symptoms profiles were significantly more severe, both as a single symptom and as clusters of IBS-SSS and GSRS, in HS than LS patients. This finding was associated with impaired small intestinal permeability and increased faecal zonulin levels. Besides, HS patients showed significantly higher IL-8 and lowered IL-10 concentrations than LS patients. Lastly, circulating LPS levels and the urinary concentrations of indole were higher in HS than LS ones, suggesting a more pronounced imbalance of the small intestine in the former patients. Conclusions IBS is a multifactorial disorder needing complete clinical, psychological, and biochemical evaluations. Trial registration: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03423069.

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Influence of design of dentist’s chairs on body posture for dentists with different working experience

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

10.1186/s12891-021-04334-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

F. Huppert ◽

W. Betz ◽

C. Maurer-Grubinger ◽

F. Holzgreve ◽

L. Fraeulin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Work Experience ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Subjective Assessment ◽

Body Posture ◽

Control Group ◽

Sitting Position ◽

Ergonomic Design ◽

Sitting Posture ◽

Working Posture ◽

Working Postures

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a common health problem among dentists. Dental treatment is mainly performed in a sitting position. The aim of the study was to quantify the effect of different ergonomic chairs on the sitting position. In addition, it was tested if the sitting position of experienced workers is different from a non-dental group. Methods A total of 59 (28 m/31f) subjects, divided into two dentist groups according to their work experience (students and dentists (9 m/11f) < 10 years, dentists (9 m/10f) ≥ 10 years) and a control group (10 m/10f) were measured. A three-dimensional back scanner captured the bare back of all subjects sitting on six dentist’s chairs of different design. Initially, inter-group comparisons per chair, firstly in the habitual and secondly in the working postures, were carried out. Furthermore, inter-chair comparison was conducted for the habitual as well as for the working postures of all subjects and for each group. Finally, a comparison between the habitual sitting posture and the working posture for each respective chair (intra-chair comparison) was conducted (for all subjects and for each group). In addition, a subjective assessment of each chair was made. For the statistical analysis, non-parametric tests were conducted and the level of significance was set at 5%. Results When comparing the three subject groups, all chairs caused a more pronounced spinal kyphosis in experienced dentists. In both conditions (habitual and working postures), a symmetrical sitting position was assumed on each chair. The inter-chair comparisons showed no differences regarding the ergonomic design of the chairs. The significances found in the inter-chair comparisons were all within the measurementerror and could, therefore, be classified as clinically irrelevant. The intra-chair comparison (habitual sitting position vs. working sitting position) illustrated position-related changes in the sagittal, but not in the transverse, plane. These changes were only position-related (forward leaned working posture) and were not influenced by the ergonomic sitting design of the respective chair. There are no differences between the groups in the subjective assessment of each chair. Conclusions Regardless of the group or the dental experience, the ergonomic design of the dentist’s chair had only a marginal influence on the upper body posture in both the habitual and working sitting postures. Consequently, the focus of the dentist’s chair, in order to minimize MSD, should concentrate on adopting a symmetrical sitting posture rather than on its ergonomic design.

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