Health Status of Padia Workers in Slums of a Taluka Headquarters in Gujarat

Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences

Singh US¹  Shah U¹  Varun A¹  Kumar D¹ 

[1] Department of Community Medicine, Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad - 388325;

关键词: Padia worker;    Unorganized sector;    Musculoskeletal problems;    Occupational health;    Occupational accidents;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

‘Padia’ is cup or plate made from paper. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 3 slum areas of Petlad town of Anand district in Gujarat state to describe the socio-economic and health status of the Padia workers using a pretested questionnaire. Results: 68.5% of the study participants were male. Only 27.6 % persons were educated upto higher secondary school and none beyond. There was no worker below 14 years of age.74 % work at their residence. Most of them spend about eight hours for the ‘Padia’ making work over and above their household job. Addictions were present in more than 1/3rd of workers. Musculoskeletal problem was commonest health problem. 18(12.1%) had experienced work place related injuries accidents. None of the workers used any protective devices. Conclusion: Padia workers have several health issues including occupation related health hazards. Need exists for a participatory occupational health programme for this working population.

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