scholarly journals Predictors of back disorder among Almeda textile factory workers, North Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teklehaymanot Huluf Abraha ◽  
Asmelash Tekie Demoz ◽  
Haimanot Gebrehiwot Moges ◽  
Ansha Nega Ahmmed
Keyword(s):  
Factory Workers ◽  
Back Disorder ◽  
Textile Factory ◽  
Textile Factory Workers

scholarly journals Near vision correction and quality of life among textile factory workers in Durban

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ving F. Chan ◽  
Jyoti Naidoo ◽  
Farai S. Chinanayi ◽  
Kovin S. Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Vision Impairment ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Near Vision ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Visual Function Questionnaire ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Textile Factory ◽  
Textile Factory Workers

Background: Uncorrected near vision impairment affects the performance of near vision tasks and activities for an estimated 410 million people worldwide. Once normal vision becomes blurred or impaired, the ordinary and simple daily routines of individuals become difficult; often resulting in frustration and irritation, which is consequently reflected in their quality of life.Aim: We investigated the change of vision-related quality of life (VRQoL) following near correction among textile factory workers in South Africa.Methods: Presbyopic subjects who were 40 years and older with no other eye conditions were provided near spectacle correction. We interviewed subjects to ascertain their VRQoL scores using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire, pre-treatment and 6 months after the provision of near corrections.Setting: The study was conducted among the textile factory workers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Results: A total of 423 textile factory workers were followed up from seven textile factories in Durban. The overall increase in VRQoL scores of 21.9 (95% CI 16.7–27) was significant (p < 0.01). This translates to a 36.5% (95% CI 30.6–42.4) change in VRQoL. The increase was highest among participants of African origin 25.1 (95% CI 21.14–29.1), males 18.8 (95% CI 12.6–27.2), among those who had completed primary school 35.8 (95% CI 21.7–49.9) and among participants with other responsibilities (ironing and quality assurance) 21.9 (95% CI 16.7–27).Conclusion: Correcting near vision impairment improved the VRQoL scores of textile factory workers. The results showed that VRQoL scores increased significantly across levels of education and categories of responsibility

Motor neuron disease in textile factory workers

1989 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Abarbanel ◽  
Y. O. Herishanu ◽  
A. Osimani ◽  
S. Frisher
Keyword(s):  
Motor Neuron ◽  
Motor Neuron Disease ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Textile Factory ◽  
Textile Factory Workers

scholarly journals Notch polymorphisms associated with sensitivity of noise induced hearing loss among Chinese textile factory workers

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Enmin Ding ◽  
Jing Liu ◽  
Huanxi Shen ◽  
Wei Gong ◽  
Hengdong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Textile Factory ◽  
Textile Factory Workers

scholarly journals Registered health problems and demographic profile of integrated textile factory workers in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifokire Tefera Zele ◽  
Abera Kumie ◽  
Wakgari Deressa ◽  
Magne Bråtveit ◽  
Bente E. Moen
Keyword(s):  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Clinical Diagnoses ◽  
Textile Factory ◽  
Textile Factory Workers

Abstract Background Textile and garment factories are growing in low and middle-income countries as worldwide demand for inexpensive clothing increases each year. These integrated textile and garment production factories are often built-in areas with few workplaces and environmental regulations, and employees can be regularly exposed to workplace hazards with little regulatory oversight. Consequently, workers’ health may be significantly affected due to long term exposure to hazards. This study describes registered health problems and their association to work-related and personal factors among workers in integrated textile factories in Ethiopia. Methods Institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed for this analysis. A one-year recording of worker’s clinical diagnoses (between March 2016 and February 2017) was gathered from the factory clinics of three integrated textile factories. Clinical diagnosis data was obtained as factory workers visited the clinics if feeling unwell. Sociodemographic characteristics and work-related information were obtained from the factory’s human resource departments. The sociodemographic and clinical diagnosis statuses of 7992 workers were analyzed. The association between the registered diagnoses and workplace factors (work in textile production, garment production and support process) and personal factors (age, sex and educational status) were studied using logistic regression analysis. Results The average employee age and years of service were 40 years and 11 years respectively. 60% of workers were females, comprising of 4778 women. 66% of all workers (5276) had 27,320 clinical diagnoses. In total, this caused 16,993 absent working days due to sick leave. Respiratory diseases (34%) and musculoskeletal disorders (29%) were the most prevalent diagnoses, while bodily injuries were the cause of most work absences. Work department, sex and educational status are variables that were most significantly associated with higher prevalence of disease groups. Conclusions About two-thirds of the integrated textile factory workers were diagnosed with different types of disease. The textile and garment production department workers were affected at a greater rate than the support process workers, indicating that some diseases may be related to workplace exposure. Further study should investigate rare chronic diseases such as cancer, heart diseases, renal diseases and diabetes.

scholarly journals Determinants of Occupational Injury: A Case Control Study among Textile Factory Workers in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zewdie Aderaw ◽  
Dagnew Engdaw ◽  
Takele Tadesse
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Occupational Injury ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Safety Training ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Textile Factory ◽  
Textile Factory Workers ◽  
Control Study

Background.Occupational injuries pose major public health and socioeconomic developmental problems. However, efforts towards investigation of determinants among factory workers are very minimal in developing countries. Thus, this study aimed at to identify determinants of occupational injury among textile factory workers in Amahara regional state in Ethiopia.Methods.A case control study was done among 456 textile factory workers (152 cases and 304 controls). Self-reported data from workers and document review from factories clinics were used to ascertain occupational injury status within one-year period. Data was collected using pretested and structured questionnaire by trained data collectors. Odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was used to assess level significance.Results.Young age (<30 years) (AOR 1.90, 95% CI (1.22, 2.94)), male gender (AOR 2.54, 95% CI (1.58, 4.07)), health and safety training (AOR 1.85, 95% CI (1.17, 2.91)), sleeping disturbance (AOR 1.99, 95% CI (1.30, 3.04)), and job stress (AOR 2.25, 95% CI (1.15, 4.41)) were significant predictors of occupation injury.Conclusion.Lack of training, sleeping disturbance, and job stress increased the risk of occupational injury. So, providing basic health and safety training with special emphasis on younger and male workers, reducing stressors, and providing sleep health education were recommended.

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