scholarly journals Health status of child laborers in Nepal

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar Joshi ◽  
Suvash Shrestha ◽  
Resha Shrestha ◽  
Subhadra Vaidya
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Child Labor ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Stress Indicators ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
The Status ◽  
Quality Health ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

BackgroundAddressing child labor involves ensuring good health of existing child laborers in addition to reducing their number.ObjectiveTo determine different physical and psychological health problems among child laborers in Nepal.Methods and materialThis study compares the status of health between Nepalese child laborers and school going children of similar age. Nineteen different kinds of labors were selected and the child laborers in those work sectors were included in the study. Two medical doctors examined the children individually, and a psychologist assessed the level of stress indicators among the child laborers. Thus, clinical and psychological assessment were done, and compared with the same among school going children.ResultsA total of 313 child laborers and 200 school children were included in the study. Most of the laborers (82, 26.2%) were engaged in overland transportation and vehicle repair works. Child workers had significantly poor health status than the school going children, in term of pallor, absence of BCG vaccination, lack of de-worming, dermatitis, discharge from eyes, and ear – nose – throat problems. Two hundred eighty eight (92.1%) of the child workers had at least one psychological stress symptom.ConclusionsThe health status of child laborers is not satisfactory. Thus, measures to ensure quality health should receive priority while addressing child labor.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v2i1.5918 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol. 2 No. 1 (2012) 31-38

ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEMS OF THE PROTECTION OF LABOR IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (12) ◽  
pp. 100-104
Author(s):  
Рыжиков ◽  
Evgeniy Ryzhikov ◽  
Калатози ◽  
Viktoriya Kalatozi ◽  
Климова ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
The Status

The problem of the protection of labor in the construction industry has always been acute, as there is a large number of objects that cause harmful and dangerous production factors and, consequently, causes of occupational diseases and injuries of workers. Analysis of the status and protection of labor at the construction industry enterprises of the Belgorod region, allowed to identify the main types of violations, to identify ways to decrease them. It is established that in order to reduce the level of occupational injuries in the construction industry it is necessary to introduce innovative methods of occupational safety and health improvement, to accelerate the level of education and level of vocational training of workers.

scholarly journals Occupational safety and health status of medical laboratories in Kajiado County, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fridah Ntinyari Muriuki ◽  
Charles Mburu ◽  
Joseph Gikunju
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Medical Laboratories ◽  
Safety And Health

scholarly journals Comparison of intrinsic capacity factors in older individuals before and during COVID-19 in the context of healthy ageing in Baltic Countries

2022 ◽  
Vol 131 ◽  
pp. 01004
Author(s):  
Madara Mikelsone ◽  
Ieva Reine ◽  
Diana Baltmane ◽  
Andrejs Ivanovs ◽  
Signe Tomsone
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Healthy Ageing ◽  
Functional Abilities ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Baltic Countries ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Ageing Processes ◽  
Intrinsic Capacity

The COVID-19 in the context of healthy ageing is associated with decline in body functional abilities and serious illness in older individuals. Regular assessment of ageing processes, including intrinsic capacity factors, provides an opportunity for better understanding of the individual’s functional abilities and vulnerabilities. Based on the data (2017–2020) from two waves (7 and 8) of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), an evaluation and comparison of the intrinsic capacity factors of older individuals (50+ years) before and during COVID-19 was conducted, including data from 4422 individuals in Baltic countries (from Latvia – 648, Lithuania – 1079 and Estonia – 2695). Excellent or very good health status before the outbreak reported 35.3% respondents in Latvia, 54.9% in Lithuania and 45.3% in Estonia (p < 0.001). On worsened health status since the outbreak reported 7% respondents in Latvia, 13.8% in Lithuania and 5.9% in Estonia (p < 0.001). Feeling of nervousness, depression and loneliness during COVID-19 outbreak increased among all respondents, regardless of nationality and severity of symptoms before outbreak (p < 0.001). The results indicate that during COVID-19 outbreak respondents were experiencing deterioration in cognitive and psychological health. To maintain the level of individual’s functional abilities during situations like COVID-19 outbreak preventive actions are needed by promoting physical activities and social networks, especially for older individuals.

Physical and Psychological Health Status of North Korean Defector Children

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 256 ◽  
Author(s):  
In-Sook Lee ◽  
Ho-Ran Park ◽  
Yun-Soo Kim ◽  
Hyun-Jeong Park
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Association of physical and psychological health status between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients and their family caregivers

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 1019-1030
Author(s):  
Hyun-Hye Chu ◽  
Kyeong-Soo Lee ◽  
Kwan Ho Lee ◽  
Jin Hong Chung ◽  
Kyeong-Cheol Shin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

scholarly journals D8-3　The Paper Submitted to the Asian Conference on Ergonomics and Design: Malaysia Occupational Safety and Health Status in Agriculture: Overview

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (Supplement2) ◽  
pp. S656-S659
Author(s):  
M.Y. Ishkandar ◽  
Yee Guan Ng ◽  
B.M.T. Shamsul
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Safety And Health

scholarly journals Occupational Stress and Psychological Health of Employees of University Libraries in Osun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Occupational Stressors ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Weak Positive Correlation ◽  
Related Stress

This study examined the influence of occupational stress on the psychological health of the employees of university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria. A random sample of 32 participants from selected university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria. The result of the hypothesis revealed a weak positive correlation between occupational stressors and psychological health status (N = 32, r = 0.427, p = 0.015). The test also shows a weak positive correlation between the level of occupational stress and psychological health status (N = 32, r = 0.493, p = 0.004). The study concluded that employees who do not experience work-related stress would enjoy good health. The study also recommended that the management of university libraries should ensure that they provide mentorship, funds, Internet facilities, and encouragement to their employees to ensure a stress-free work environment so that library employees would continue to enjoy good health.

scholarly journals Impact of workplace environment on health of leather factory workers

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2674
Author(s):  
Arunkumar Yogaraj G. ◽  
Rama Ravi
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
T Test ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Degree Of Association ◽  
The Impact

Background: The working environment and basic facilities available in the workplace have impact on physical and psychological health of leather workers. The objective was to study the effect of workplace environment on health of leather workers.Methods: A cross section study was carried out in eight permitted leather factories at rural area in Sripuram near Chromepet, Chennai. Using a pretested scheduled questionnaire, 230 workers were interviewed, their corresponding socio-demographic profile was collected and various health scores were recorded based on the general and physical examination. Scoring technique and student ‘t’ test was used to identify the correlation and degree of association between workplace environmental factors and health status of workers. Results: The scoring technique and correlation coefficient revealed an association between workplace health status and clinical symptoms (p<0.001), duration of work and clinical symptom scores (p=0.001), duration of work and workplace health (p<0.001), Workplace health status and occupation (t-test value 5.562, p<0.001), and facilities available and occupation (t value 3.758, p<0.001). Conclusions: The above results show the impact of workplace environment on the health status of workers and require adequate measure to improve the facilities and thereby the health status of workers. 

scholarly journals The Implications of Endocrinology in Orthodontics – Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Adeel Tahir Kamal ◽  
Hafiz Taha Mahmood ◽  
Mubassar Fida
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Quality Health Care ◽  
Facial Disfigurement ◽  
Physiological Processes ◽  
Quality Health ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

SummaryEndocrinopathies have a variety of orofacial presentations which span from dental malocclusion to facial disfigurement. These characteristics depend on the nature and severity of the condition. An orthodontist should understand the body’s physiological processes to be able to timely determine the optimum intervention and plan treatment stages accordingly in compromised individuals. Communication between the two specialties should be well coordinated and should help facilitate quality health care to the patient. This review was aimed to impart the basic knowledge and the pivotal guidelines for orthodontic management in these conditions. Systemic conditions require multidisciplinary management and the dental team should aim to provide quality oral health care to enhance the overall quality of life and the orthodontist plays a vital role in helping patients achieve physical and psychological health.

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