scholarly journals Prevalence of Health Hazards: A Study on the Female Workers of Garment Industry in Gazipur District, Bangladesh.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Shohel Mahmud ◽  
Vinay Rajath D. ◽  
Rayhan Mahmud ◽  
Mst. Nusrat Jahan ◽  
Md. Rownok Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Garment Industry ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Garment Workers ◽  
Female Workers ◽  
Hand Pain

The present study tries to find out the prevalence of health hazards among the female workers of the garment industry in Gazipur district, Bangladesh. This study focused on two sub-districts, Sreepur and Kaliakoir, of Gazipur district. Data for this study were collected from 100 female garment workers of Gazipur district. This study observes female workers in the industry consistently suffer from a range of physical health complexities such as headache, eye problem, hand pain and respiratory difficulties. This study also analyses the causes and measures to solve the health issues of female workers of the garment industry.

scholarly journals Safety Issues of Female Workers of Garment Industry in Gazipur District, Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Shohel Mahmud ◽  
D Vinay Rajath
Keyword(s):  
Garment Industry ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Female Worker ◽  
Safety Hazards ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Garment Workers ◽  
Female Workers ◽  
Wide Range

We study the prevalence of safety hazards of female worker of the garment industry in Gazipur district, Bangladesh. This study focused on two sub-districts, Sreepur and Kaliakoir, of Gazipur district. Data for this study were collected from 100 female garment workers of the district. This study observes female workers in the industry consistently suffer from a wide range of safety hazards, such simple cut injury and fire incidences at the workplace. This study also analyses the causes and measures to solve the health issues of female garment workers of Gazipur district.

scholarly journals Health Hazards of Garments Sector in Bangladesh: The Case Studies of Rana Plaza

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Fatema Tania ◽  
Nasrin Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Women Workers ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Garment Workers ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Garment Factories ◽  
Quality Production

Readymade garments are the most important export item from Bangladesh, yet the working conditions and fire safety records in the factories are often not up to the standard. The sector draws global attention to its quality production and women workers are employed.  Worker deaths are not new in Bangladesh, and while they have led to recriminations and some vital changes, fires, and other tragic accidents continue. The safety record of the Bangladesh garment industry is one of the worst in the world. The study analyzed the types and extent of occupational health hazards of the garment workers. This study aims to give an overview of what action needs to be taken by the different actors involved in order to improve the safety of garment factories in Bangladesh, what has been achieved so far both in preventing future tragedies and compensating the victims of previous incidents. Study finding shows that participants in the study reported a lack of consciousness about occupational safety and health issues. They are unaware of their fundamental rights at workplaces.  

scholarly journals Work, gender roles, and health: neglected mental health issues among female workers in the ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol Volume 9 ◽  
pp. 571-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadika Akhter ◽  
Shannon Rutherford ◽  
Feroza Akhter Kumkum ◽  
David Bromwich ◽  
Iqbal Anwar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Gender Roles ◽  
Garment Industry ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Female Workers ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Health Hazards and Labour Laws in Bangladesh: A Narrative-based Study on Women Garment Workers

2003 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 452-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syeda Sharmin Absar
Keyword(s):  
Sick Leave ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Work Hours ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Garment Workers ◽  
Different Types ◽  
At Home

There are labour laws pertinent to health issues of garment workers in Bangladesh. The laws cover work hours, wages, sick leave, maternity leave and benefits, compensation and other working environment related issues. Because of the lack of implementation and/or violation of the laws, workers often suffer from health hazards both at work and at home. The problem is compounded by the fact that workers are unaware of many of the laws and the benefits they are entitled to because of lack of education and resources. The Bangladesh government, garment employers and different international and national NGOs have important roles to play in reducing the health hazards of workers. The paper discusses different types of illnesses and through narratives of women garment workers explores health hazards experienced by them. It also suggests solutions for policy-makers, NGO activists, employers and workers.

Physical health issues

2010 ◽  
pp. 106-119
Author(s):  
Chennattucherry John Joseph ◽  
Yee Ming Mok
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Health Issues

scholarly journals Harassment of women garment workers in Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 291-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Begum ◽  
RN Ali ◽  
MA Hossain ◽  
Sonia B Shahid
Keyword(s):  
Women Workers ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Job Dissatisfaction ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Garment Workers ◽  
Female Workers ◽  
Garment Factories ◽  
Distance Travel ◽  
Long Distance Travel

The study analyzed the different factors that are responsible for the harassment of women garment workers in Bangladesh. Three garment factories from Mirpur area under Dhaka district were selected purposively where garment factories are available. The sample consisted of 90 women workers taking 30 randomly from each of the three garment factories. Female workers are mostly employed at the lower category of jobs like operator, finishing helper, polyer etc. These jobs are very monotonous in nature. Because of the nature of their jobs, female workers sometimes lose interest in work and become depressed. A large number of female workers received low and irregular wages which create their job dissatisfaction. Only 22 female workers earned salary between Tk. 2700 to Tk. 3000 per month. Female workers are sexually harassed by their co-workers in the factory or by police or by mastans in the street. Communication problem is a major problem faced by most of the female garment workers. A long distance travel is not only physical strenuous but also mentally stressful. Their overtime rate is very low. Long working hours result in a number of illnesses and diseases like headache, eye trouble, ear ache, musculoskeletal pain etc. Women are exploited easily due to lack of technical knowledge and training. The employers do not pay any heed to this exploitation. Keywords: Garment industry; Women workers; Harassment DOI: 10.3329/jbau.v8i2.7940 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 8(2): 291-296, 2010   

scholarly journals Travel, Pilgrimage and Health Hazards

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-90
Author(s):  
Shariq Rashid Masoodi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Anticipatory Guidance ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Preventative Measures ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Potential Risks

Today more people are travelling than ever before. Travel uWith more people travelling, health care professionals should become more familiar with some of the unique health issues associated with travel and pilgrimage.Travel has some unique safety and health issues, especially for the young and the elderly. Physicians need to be aware of the health issues related to travelling, identify people at risk for health problems during travel, and provide appropriate anticipatory guidance. Many guidelines have been developed to help inform physicians about some of the health issues of people travelling. These guidelines are to provide information on the risks of travel to people, determine which pre-existing health conditions may be complicated by a particular mode of travel, and offer preventative measures that can minimize potential risks to people during the travel. sed to be a leisure which could only be afforded by a few.... JMS 2012;15(2):87-90

scholarly journals Heard, known and safe in general practice? An interview study with patients with severe and persistent mental illness

BJGP Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. BJGPO.2021.0201
Author(s):  
Nancy Jennifer Sturman ◽  
Ryan Williams ◽  
Marianne Wyder ◽  
Johanna Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Persistent Mental Illness ◽  
Community Mental Health Clinics

BackgroundAlthough GPs provide care to many patients with severe and persistent mental illness, the role and skillset of the GP in this space are contested. Patients are less satisfied with GP care of mental health than physical health issues.AimTo explore patient expectations and experiences of GP roles in their mental health, and identify opportunities for improving mental health care in general practice.Design & settingPatient participants were recruited from community mental health clinics in Brisbane, Australia.MethodIndividual semi-structured interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of patients. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed professionally. The authors conducted an inductive thematic analysis, attending to participant vulnerability and reflexivity.Results16 interviews were conducted by one author (RW), average duration 29 minutes. Three overarching themes were identified: being heard; being known; and being safe. Participants greatly valued ‘good GPs’ who were able to detect early signs of relapse, and with whom they came to feel heard, known and safe over time. Experiences of perfunctory, hurried care and avoidance of mental health issues were also reported. Many participants were uncertain whether GP training in mental health was sufficient to keep them safe. Patients may suspect negative attitudes to mental illness in GPs who actively engage predominantly with their physical health.ConclusionSome GPs play central roles in patients’ mental healthcare. Barriers for others need further exploration, and may include time, confidence and/or expertise. Findings challenge GPs to engage more actively and effectively with these patients in theirgeneral practice consultations.

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