Determinants of occupational hazards knowledge and safety practices among textile workers in Karachi, Pakistan: a cross sectional study

Shaukat, Natasha; Tahir, Hasan Nawaz; Jamali, Tanzil; Hassan, Mohammed Moizul; Nafees, Asaad Ahmed

doi:10.5455/jpma.302642179

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“…A pre-post (quasi-experimental) study design, without a control group was used to develop and pilot the intervention, carried out in four distinct phases between July 2015 and August 2017: needs assessment (including a qualitative case study), 16,17 baseline survey, 18 and intervention rollout and follow-up (three surveys at 1, 6, and 12 months post-intervention).…”

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Assessing the Feasibility of a Multifaceted Intervention Package for Improving Respiratory Health of Textile Workers: Findings From the MultiTex Pilot Study in Karachi, Pakistan

Nafees,

Ali,

Sadia

et al. 2024

Asia Pac J Public Health

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We piloted the development and implementation of a multifaceted intervention package for improving respiratory health among textile workers using a pre-post design at six mills in Karachi. The intervention, implemented following a baseline survey (n = 498), included health and safety training of workers and managers, promotion of cotton dust control measures, and the provision of facemasks. Follow-up surveys were conducted at 1, 6, and 12 months post-intervention. Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) scores and respiratory symptoms were assessed through a questionnaire and spirometry was conducted. The intervention was provided to 230 workers and led to an improvement in KAP scores that was more likely among workers with a higher educational status, spinners, smokers, those with a permanent employment status, working in morning shifts, and with ⩾5 years of textile experience. We found the intervention acceptable and feasible in these textile mills henceforth, trials are required to determine its effectiveness.

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Assessing the Feasibility of a Multifaceted Intervention Package for Improving Respiratory Health of Textile Workers: Findings From the MultiTex Pilot Study in Karachi, Pakistan

Nafees,

Ali,

Sadia

et al. 2024

Asia Pac J Public Health

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Worker’s Perceptions and Attitudes of Coal-dust Exposure and Health Hazards: Case of a Coal-fired Power Station in Southern Africa

Noko¹,

Chadyiwa²,

Makonese³

2022

MJMHS

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Introduction: Exposure to coal dust is one of the major health hazards that result in respiratory problems in the coal industry. Literature on workers’ perceptions of coal dust exposure and its health effects is limited. This study aimed to establish workers’ perceptions and attitudes about coal dust exposure and health hazards. Methods: The study used a descriptive cross-sectional design and stratified sampling approach to select 152 workers from a coal-fired power station. Quantitative data was collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire to solicit information on age, gender, work experience, knowledge and perception, with Chi-square tests used for inferential analysis. The study was conducted at Bulawayo Power Station, Zimbabwe. Results: Respondents between 18 to 39 years were the majority. 72.4% had worked at the coal-fired power station for more than a year. Most respondents were aware of the sources of coal dust, its exposure routes, the frequency of exposure that may result in respiratory problems, health effects and methods of prevention. Most respondents perceived they were exposed to coal dust, which they identified as a significant health hazard; they were at risk of having respiratory difficulties and could be protected from its exposure. There was no correlation between workers’ perception of coal dust exposure and their work experience. Conclusion: Workers were knowledgeable of the health hazards associated with coal dust. Coal dust was perceived as the main health hazard resulting in respiratory complications. The perception was the same among workers with different work experiences.

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Determinants of occupational hazards knowledge and safety practices among textile workers in Karachi, Pakistan: a cross sectional study

Abstract: Recent studies conducted have largely focussed on assessing the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and diseases in textile workers. 11-13 KAP surveys among workers regarding hazards are important for generating

Cited by 2 publications

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Assessing the Feasibility of a Multifaceted Intervention Package for Improving Respiratory Health of Textile Workers: Findings From the MultiTex Pilot Study in Karachi, Pakistan

Assessing the Feasibility of a Multifaceted Intervention Package for Improving Respiratory Health of Textile Workers: Findings From the MultiTex Pilot Study in Karachi, Pakistan

Worker’s Perceptions and Attitudes of Coal-dust Exposure and Health Hazards: Case of a Coal-fired Power Station in Southern Africa

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