Morbidity Patterns Among Rice Mill Workers
Author Information
Author(s): Seema Prakash, Manjunatha Shashikala, Shashikala C.
Primary Institution: Sri Siddhartha Medical College
Hypothesis
What is the morbidity pattern among rice mill workers and how does the duration of work affect their health?
Conclusion
The study found a high prevalence of respiratory morbidity among rice mill workers, with significant relationships between work duration and health issues.
Supporting Evidence
- 42.66% of workers had respiratory morbidity.
- 10.66% of workers had a peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) less than 200 L/min.
- 26.66% reported low backache and knee joint pain.
- 20% experienced generalized musculoskeletal pain.
- 6.6% suffered from allergic conjunctivitis.
- 4% had skin allergies.
- Statistically significant relationship found between work duration and respiratory morbidity.
Takeaway
Rice mill workers often get sick because of their job, especially with breathing problems, and working longer makes it worse.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a pre-structured questionnaire to collect health and demographic data from workers in three rice mills.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to purposive sampling and self-reported health conditions.
Limitations
The study was limited to three rice mills and may not represent all rice mill workers.
Participant Demographics
Majority of workers were males aged 25-35 years, with varying socio-economic statuses.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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