Preventive health program regarding knowledge and practice of street cleaners about occupational health hazards in Sohag city

Abstract

Back ground: Street cleaners play important roles in environmental health by keeping roads clean; nonetheless, these workers confront several hazards. The majority of those dangers can be avoidable. Aim of the study: for evaluating the effect of Preventive health program regarding knowledge and practice of street cleaners about occupational health hazards at Sohag city.Research design: This study applied a quiz-experimental research design. Setting: The study was carried out in Sohag Local Council (East and West cities) at Sohag City. Sample: A convenience sample of 208 workers who worked at the previously mentioned setting. Tools: Two tools were used to collect study data ; Tool I: a structured questionnaire was used concerning sociodemographic data of studied, workers' knowledge regarding hazards at workplace and health hazards prevention. Tool II: An observational checklist was utilized to assess the street cleaners' safety precautions. Results: the majority of the street cleaners were poor knowledge and practice about occupational risk and prevention of health hazard prior implement of the program respectively. However, there was a significant improvement in knowledge and practice of the street cleaners after implementation of the program. Conclusion: This study concluded that preventive health program is effective for improving' knowledge and practice of street cleaners. Recommendations:The study recommended for further personal protective devices should be available for all street sweeper workers.