Study on Occupational Health Status of Secondary Level Teachers Teaching in Government School of Kathmandu District

Introduction: Occupational health hazards of teaching includes ill health, poor physical posture and confusion that plays a vital role in triggering other diseases which are associated with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, vocal cord, skin and other health problems. Most of the teachers develop occupational health problems after being enrolled into this profession, identification of such problems should be carried out in the initial phase of the profession. Objective: To access the health status of teachers in terms of age, gender, health problem and types of health problem. To access the association between gender, years in profession and health problem. Methodology: Cross-sectional study was conducted among teachers of selected secondary level Government school of Kathmandu i.e. 50 schools. Sample size of 270 was calculated. Random sampling was used for school selection. Response rate was 95.5 % i.e. 258 samples were collected. Result: Majority of the teachers i.e. 69% were facing some kind of health problem. Respondents who were above 30 years were found to have different kinds of health problems. Significant association between teaching for more than 10 years and health problem was observed among Males (72.7%, P<0.05) and females (82.5%, P< 0.05). Conclusion: The proportion of health problem was slightly higher among male teachers than in female teachers. It is necessary to improve the work standards and quality of life of teachers, through establishment of routine health checkups and strong coordination between District Education office and District Public Health office.

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

International Health ◽

10.1093/inthealth/ihy071 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 250-257 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

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.

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Health and nutritional status of school children from a rural area of Andhra Pradesh

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ◽

10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20203645 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (9) ◽

pp. 1869

Author(s):

Nanditha G. ◽

Chandrakala R. Iyer ◽

Chandrashekar M. A. ◽

Poojitha Kancherla ◽

Raghuveer Golluri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

School Children ◽

Respiratory Infections ◽

Good Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Healthy Children ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Programmes

Background: Healthy children build a wealthy nation. Good health of children is of paramount importance to the nation’s growth. Health and nutritional status of school children is highly variable from one region to another due to different environmental, socioeconomic and cultural factors. Hence health status of school children from each area should be assessed periodically so that relevant health programmes can be applied to prevent common morbidities such as malnutrition, infections and infestations. Methods: A cross sectional study of 500 rural school children from 5 to 15 years was conducted to assess the nutritional status by anthropometry and health status by clinical examination.Results: Out of the 500 school children 46.8% girls, 71.4% were 5 to 10 years old, 70.2% studying in 1st to 5th class. 33.4% were stunted. 25.6% and 27% were underweight according to weight and Body mass index criteria respectively. Common health problems among school children in this study were anemia (31%), dental caries (27.2%), upper respiratory infections (13.4%), skin infections and scabies (12.6%), head lice infestation (6.8%), refractive errors (6%) and ear discharge (5.2%).Conclusions: Though the pattern of nutritional and health problems were same in different studies, the severity of them varied from region to region. Hence periodic screening of school children to identify them and to apply relevant health programmes goes a long way in reducing such morbidities.

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The association between living conditions and health among Syrian refugee children in informal tented settlements in Lebanon

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/pubmed/fdz108 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 42 (3) ◽

pp. e323-e333 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Rima R Habib ◽

Micheline Ziadee ◽

Elio Abi Younes ◽

Khalil El Asmar ◽

Mohammed Jawad

Keyword(s):

Health Problem ◽

One Health ◽

Positive Association ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Living Conditions ◽

Refugee Children ◽

Significant Positive Association ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Syrian Refugee

Abstract Background This cross-sectional study explores the relationship between housing, social wellbeing, access to services and health among a population of Syrian refugee children in Lebanon. Methods We surveyed 1902 Syrian refugee households living in informal tented settlements in Lebanon in 2017. Logistic regressions assessed relationships between housing problems, socioeconomic deprivation, social environment and health. Results Of the 8284 children in the study, 33.0% had at least one health problem. A considerable number of households (43.1%) had > 8 housing problems. Children in these households had higher odds to have three or more health problems compared to children in households with < 6 housing problems (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 2.39; confidence interval [CI], 1.50–3.81). Nearly three-quarters (74.3%) of households were severely food insecure. Children in these households had higher odds to have one health problem than those in food secure households (AOR, 1.75; CI, 1.11–2.76). There was a significant positive association between households that reported being unhappy with their neighbourhood and the number of children with health problems in those households. Conclusions This study highlights the association between the physical and social living conditions and refugee children’s health. Without multidimensional interventions that consider improvements to living conditions, the health of young Syrian refugees will continue to worsen.

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A study of anemia among adolescent girls in eastern part of Nepal

Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal ◽

10.3126/jcmsn.v12i1.14683 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 19-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Piush Kanodia ◽

Mukesh Bhatta ◽

Rupa Rajbhandari Singh ◽

Nisha K Bhatta ◽

Gauri Shankar Shah

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Girls ◽

Health Problem ◽

Parental Education ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Government School ◽

Major Health Problem ◽

Causative Factors ◽

High Prevalence ◽

One Year

Background & Objectives: Anemia is a global health problem. About 40% of the world's population suffers from anemia and adolescence is one of the most vulnerable age group. Hence the objective of the study was to determine prevalence and distribution of anemia among adolescent girls in eastern part of Nepal.Materials & Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in a Government School of Dharan over a period of one year. There were total 433 participants, whose clinical and demographic profile were recorded and analyzed. Hemoglobin estimation was done by using cyanmethaemoglobin method and anemia was defined as per WHO cut-off.Results: The overall prevalence of anemia was found to be 51.3%. Prevalence was significantly more in pre-menarche age and undernourished girls (p<0.05). However factors like diet (vegetarian/non-vegetarian), worm infestation and parental education did not have a significant impact on occurrence of anemia.Conclusion: Anemia is the major health problem among adolescent girls in eastern part Nepal with high prevalence rate and nutrition is one of the leading causative factors for anemia.JCMS Nepal. 2016;12(1):19-22.

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Occupational Health Problems, Workplace Environment and Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment among Welders of Banepa Municipality, Nepal

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health ◽

10.3126/ijosh.v10i2.29757 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 100-107

Author(s):

Manisha Joshi ◽

Gita Dhakal Chalise ◽

Sarala Shrestha

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Personal Protective Equipment ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Health Problems ◽

Vital Role ◽

Working Environment ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Workplace Environment ◽

Safety Guidelines

Background: Welding is a hazardous occupation where welders expose to a variety of work-related hazards. These hazards might cause occupational health problems. Safe working environment and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) play a vital role in preventing problems and promoting their health, safety and wellbeing. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the prevalence of occupational health problems, workplace environment and utilization of personal protective equipment among welders. Methodology: A descriptive cross- sectional study design was used. Data was collected from 130 welders of 35 metal workshops in Banepa Municipality using semi-structured interview schedule in 2019. An observational checklist was used to collect information on the workplace environment of selected metal workshops. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 20 and described by using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: The most prevalent problems experienced by welders were accidents and injuries (99.2%) and eye and ear problems (98.4%). The most available PPE in 35 metal workshops were protective goggles (100%) and insulated gloves (71.4%). Similarly, 90.6% welders always used safety goggles, 41% sometimes used facemasks and 65.4% never used helmets while working. Only 25.6% workshops had first aid kits available with no expired products and 11.4% had kept fire extinguishers in easily accessible locations. Almost all (97.1%) workshops did not have safety guidelines for their workers. Conclusion: Welders who work in metal workshops experience different types of occupational health problems (OHP) and do not use all types of PPE for their protection. Hence, metal workshops should develop safety guidelines for their workers and strictly implement it to prevent OHP.

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Health Inequality between Migrant and Non-Migrant Workers in an Industrial Zone of Vietnam

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16091502 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. 1502 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Kiet Tuan Huy Pham ◽

Long Hoang Nguyen ◽

Quan-Hoang Vuong ◽

Manh-Tung Ho ◽

Thu-Trang Vuong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Migrant Workers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Industrial Workers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Quality ◽

Inequality In Health ◽

Health Related ◽

Self Reported Health Status

Vietnam has experienced massive internal migration waves from rural to industrialized zones. However, little efforts have been made to understand differences in health conditions and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between local and migrant industrial workers. This study aimed to examine the inequality in health status and HRQOL between these workers. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 289 Vietnamese workers at three industrial areas in Hanoi and Bac Ninh. Self-reported health status and HRQOL were measured using the EuroQOL-5 dimensions-5 levels (EQ-5D-5L) instrument. Sociodemographic, working, and environmental factors were also investigated. Overall, the mean EQ-5D index was 0.74 (SD = 0.21) and the average number of health problems in the last 12 months in our sample was 1.91 (SD = 1.63) problems. Migrant people had a lower EQ-5D index (β = −0.08, p < 0.01) and more health problems (β = 0.20, p < 0.05) compared to local workers. Those being male, working in the same posture more than 60 min, and exposed to more hazards at work were correlated with a lower EQ-5D index and higher number of health problems. The results highlighted inequalities in health status and HRQOL between migrant and local workers. Reinforcing regular health check-ups, ensuring sufficient protective equipment and working conditions may help improve the health outcomes of the workers.

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Dentition and Oral Health Status in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

City Dental College Journal ◽

10.3329/cdcj.v9i2.12317 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 19-21

Author(s):

Farhana Nasrin ◽

Mohammad Golam Iqbal ◽

Md Shahed Shahed Rafi Pavel ◽

Akashlynn Badruddoza ◽

Riasat Hasan

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Oral Mucosa ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Type 1 Dm

The descriptive type of cross-sectional study was conducted to find out the status of dentition and oral health in children and adolescents with type-1 DM in BIRDEM, Dhaka, from 1st January to 30th June 2010. Fifty two (52) samples of 5 to 19 years of age were studied to check their oral health problems. Results showed 35(67.3%) of respondents were suffering from gingivitis and dental caries, 13(25%) respondents had periodontitis and 4(7.7%) respondents had attrition and mobility. Overall prevalence of oral health problems were more in male (53.8%) than female respondents (46.2%). The Highest number (57.7%) of oral health problems occurred in 16~19 years age group (mean age 15.29}3.35years). Majority (53.8%) of the respondents did not check their blood glucose level regularly and 76.9% respondents visit dental surgeon when needed. Three fourth (75%) of the respondents brush their teeth before breakfast and 92.3% respondents used to clean their teeth only once a day. With type 1 DM, maximum respondents have ulceration of oral mucosa (76.9%) and only 5.8% respondents have normal oral mucosa. Three fourth (73.1%) of the respondents had unhealthy tonsils and maximum (57.7%) respondents had ulceration of tongue. Near about half of the respondents (48.1%) had good oral health status among children and adolescents with type 1 DM. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v9i2.12317 City Dental College J. Volume-9, Number-2, July-2012

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Examining differences in out-of-hours primary care use in Belgium and the Netherlands: a cross-sectional study

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz083 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

pp. 1018-1024 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Marleen Smits ◽

Annelies Colliers ◽

Tessa Jansen ◽

Roy Remmen ◽

Stephaan Bartholomeeusen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

General Practitioner ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Electronic Health Record Data ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Out Of Hours ◽

Organizational Differences

AbstractBackgroundThe organizational model of out-of-hours primary care is likely to affect healthcare use. We aimed to examine differences in the use of general practitioner cooperatives for out-of-hours care in the Netherlands and Belgium (Flanders) and explore if these are related to organizational differences.MethodsA cross-sectional observational study using routine electronic health record data of the year 2016 from 77 general practitioner cooperatives in the Netherlands and 5 general practitioner cooperatives in Belgium (Flanders). Patient age, gender and health problem were analyzed using descriptive statistics.ResultsThe number of consultations per 1000 residents was 2.3 times higher in the Netherlands than in Belgium. Excluding telephone consultations, which are not possible in Belgium, the number of consultations was 1.4 times higher. In Belgium, the top 10 of health problems was mainly related to infections, while in the Netherlands there were a larger variety of health problems. In addition, the health problem codes in the Dutch top 10 were more often symptoms, while the codes in the Belgian top 10 were more often diagnoses. In both countries, a relatively large percentage of GPC patients were young children and female patients.ConclusionDifferences in the use of general practitioner cooperatives seem to be related to the gatekeeping role of general practitioners in the Netherlands and to organizational differences such as telephone triage, medical advice by telephone, financial thresholds and number of years of experience with the system. The information can benefit policy decisions about the organization of out-of-hours primary care.

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