Occupational Injury Risks in Indian Women Fish Processors
Author Information
Author(s): Asim Saha, Anjali Nag, Pranab Kumar Nag
Primary Institution: National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad, India
Hypothesis
Do work-related morbidities significantly contribute to the occurrence of occupational injuries among women in fish processing industries?
Conclusion
Occupational hazards in the work environment significantly contribute to the occurrence of work-related injuries among women in fish processing industries.
Supporting Evidence
- Blanching of hands and job nature significantly increased the risk of injuries.
- 71.9% of workers reported blanching of hands during work.
- Grading and packing jobs had higher injury risks compared to other tasks.
- 49.7% of workers experienced frequent hand injuries.
- 95% of participants were educated, indicating a relatively high education level among workers.
Takeaway
Women working in fish processing can get hurt a lot because of their jobs, especially when they have to deal with cold water and sharp tools.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 185 women workers in fish processing industries, using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and logistic regression for data analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the exclusive focus on women workers and the specific geographic area of study.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional nature limits the ability to establish temporality, and a larger sample size could enhance generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 24.4 years, with 71.4% aged 25 or younger; 95% were educated, and 58.9% were unmarried.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95%CI; 1.12–4.74
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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