Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) on Silicosis Among High-Risk Worker Population in Five Provinces in Vietnam

Nguyen, Viet; Thu, Huyen Nguyen Thi; Thi, Huong Le; Ngoc, Anh Nguyen; Van, Duy Khuong; Thi, Quan Pham; Nhu, Nguyen Tran; Thanh, Thao Nguyen; Quoc, Doanh Nguyen; Thi, Huong Phan; Kim, Nhung Ta Thi; Luong, Anh Mai; Lien, Huong Nguyen Thi; Thanh, Xuan Le Thi

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-60839-2_25

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“…In our study, there were low knowledge levels about silicosis, with prevalent unsafe practices, such as the use of cloth to prevent dust inhalation and inconsistent or absent dust suppression measures. In other settings, knowledge levels about silicosis were also reported to be low [39,40]. This is not surprising as silicosis is a relatively unknown condition and is almost absent in most health promotion messaging.…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners regarding Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Silicosis in Zimbabwe

Moyo,

Kavenga,

Ncube

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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In Zimbabwe, artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) have a high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and silicosis. Previous studies on ASMs utilised programme data, and it was not possible to understand reasons for the high prevalence of these comorbidities. We conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of ASMs regarding TB, HIV, and silicosis. We enrolled a convenience sample of 652 ASMs. Their mean (standard deviation) age was 34.2 (10.8) years. There were 602 (92%) men and over 75% had attained secondary education. A total of 504 (80%) of the ASMs knew that TB is a curable disease, and 564 (87%) knew that they were at higher risk of TB than the general population. However, they were less likely to know that HIV increases the risk of TB disease, 340 (52%), with only 226 (35%) who perceived the risk of TB infection to be high among ASMs. Only 564 (59%) were aware that silica dust causes permanent and incurable lung diseases. Six hundred and twenty (97%) showed a positive attitude towards healthcare when they were sick, and 97% were willing to use special respirators to prevent dust inhalation. On practices, only 159 (30%) reported consistent use of either cloth or respirators to prevent dust inhalation. Three hundred and five (49%) ASMs reported consistent use of condoms outside their homes and 323 (50%) reported use of water to suppress dust. Only 480 (75%) of ASMs sought healthcare services when sick. ASMs cited challenges of accessing healthcare services due to lack of money to pay for healthcare (50%), long distances to clinics (17%), and the shortage of medicines at clinics (11%). Effective control of TB, silicosis, and HIV among ASMs requires addressing the identified knowledge gaps and barriers that are faced by ASMs in accessing personal protective equipment and healthcare services. This will require multisector collaboration and the involvement of ASMs in co-designing a package of healthcare services that are tailored for them.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners regarding Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Silicosis in Zimbabwe

Moyo,

Kavenga,

Ncube

et al. 2023

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“…Workers in developing countries are exposed to silica dust due to poor working conditions in industries such as mining and construction. Nguyen [ 10 ] stressed that many of the silica-exposed workers in the mining industry are unaware of the human health risks due to dust exposure.…”

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“…A study conducted in Vietnam focused on workers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to silicosis among high-risk workers [ 10 ]. The outcome of the study was that knowledge, attitudes and practices were associated with high levels of health education, longer duration of work and not smoking.…”

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“…The concept of being knowledgeable about potential hazards in occupational health and safety in a workplace, as stated by Aluko, is cardinal to having a positive attitude that may help workers portray a particular behavior [ 40 ]. According to Nguyeni [ 10 ], a hazard or disease can be controlled if workers are knowledgeable about the risks and dangers of a particular hazard. To this effect, Takemura [ 19 ] carried out a study on factory workers’ occupational dust exposure.…”

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“…In addition, it is perceived that attitudes change due to the knowledge that the worker is provided within a workplace about the hazards present and the opportunity to be self-conscious and aware of dust-prone work environments. Hence, the wearing of personal protective gadgets like respirators is always upheld by the worker [ 10 ]. People assess outcomes and determine how they will perform in a particular situation.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior Practices and Compliance of Workers Exposed to Respirable Dust in a Zambian Copper Mine

Sifanu,

Taylor,

Kalebaila

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Work in the copper mining industry is often associated with exposure to respirable dust and respirable crystalline silica. This exposure has the potential to cause silicosis, an incurable occupational respiratory lung disease. This study aimed at establishing the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, work behavioral practices and compliance with safety standards and workers’ exposure to respirable dust. A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted on 528 mine workers. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for the descriptives. Structural equation modeling (SEM) with latent variables and partial least squares (LVPLS) analysis were employed to determine the relationship among these variables. The results indicated that of the four hypotheses, two were supported, and two were rejected, showing that there is a significant relationship between exposure to respirable dust and work behavioral practices, as well as compliance with safety standards. Knowledge and attitudes toward respirable dust exposure did not significantly influence exposure. According to the results from the survey, positive work behavioral practices as well as compliance with safety standards were significantly associated with exposure to respirable dust. It is recommended that mines should focus on the miners’ work behavioral practices and compliance with safety standards.

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding respirable silica exposure and personal protective equipment use among brick kiln workers in Nepal

Gaviola,

Nicolaou,

Sharma

et al. 2024

Occup Environ Med

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ObjectivesBrick kiln workers in Nepal are a neglected population who are exposed to high respirable silica concentrations, and few use interventions to reduce exposure. We aimed to characterise the prevalence of respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE) use, understand knowledge and attitudes towards kiln dust and respiratory PPE and identify factors associated with respiratory PPE use.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study in Bhaktapur, Nepal. We used simple random selection to identify 10 out of 64 total kilns and stratified random sampling of 30 households to enrol workers aged ≥14 years within selected kilns. Field workers surveyed participants using structured questionnaires. Our primary outcome was to characterise the prevalence of current respiratory PPE use and secondary outcomes were summaries of knowledge, attitudes and practice of PPE use.ResultsWe surveyed 83 workers (mean age 30.8 years, 77.1% male). Of these, 28.9% reported current respiratory PPE use at work, 3.6% heard of silicosis prior to the survey and 24.1% correctly identified the best respiratory PPE (N95, compared with surgical masks and barrier face coverings) for reducing dust exposure. Respiratory PPE users had higher income (mean monthly household income US$206 vs US$145; p=0.04) and education levels (25% vs 5.1% completed more than primary school; p=0.02) compared with non-users.ConclusionsRespiratory PPE use was low. Workers had poor knowledge of kiln dust health effects and proper respiratory PPE. We highlight important barriers to PPE use, particularly knowledge gaps, which can guide future investigations to reduce the silicosis burden among brick kiln workers.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) on Silicosis Among High-Risk Worker Population in Five Provinces in Vietnam

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners regarding Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Silicosis in Zimbabwe

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners regarding Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Silicosis in Zimbabwe

Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior Practices and Compliance of Workers Exposed to Respirable Dust in a Zambian Copper Mine

Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding respirable silica exposure and personal protective equipment use among brick kiln workers in Nepal

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