Improving Health and Safety for Informal Workers in Thailand
Author Information
Author(s): Manothum Aniruth, Rukijkanpanich Jittra
Primary Institution: Chulalongkorn University
Hypothesis
Can a participatory approach effectively promote occupational health and safety among informal sector workers in Thailand?
Conclusion
The participatory approach significantly improved the occupational health and safety knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of informal sector workers.
Supporting Evidence
- The post-test average scores on occupational health and safety knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were significantly higher than pre-test scores.
- Improvements in working conditions were achieved through the participatory process.
- Workers actively engaged in identifying and solving their own safety issues.
Takeaway
This study shows that when workers in informal jobs work together to solve their safety problems, they can make their workplaces much safer and healthier.
Methodology
The study used Participatory Action Research (PAR) with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, including questionnaires and group discussions.
Potential Biases
Potential bias may arise from self-reported data and the involvement of researchers in the participatory process.
Limitations
The study focused only on specific regions and types of informal work, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 89 informal sector workers from four regions in Thailand, with a majority being female and married.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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