Occupational health hazards as perceived by poultry processing slaughterhouse workers /
Hanaa Hamad Mohammed Elsayed
Occupational health hazards as perceived by poultry processing slaughterhouse workers / المخاطر الصحية المھنيه كما يدركھا عمال المجزر الالى للدواجن بمحافظة المنوفية Hanaa Hamad Mohammed Elsayed ; Supervised Saneya Mohammed Rizk , Ebtesam Moawed Elsayed - Cairo : Hanaa Hamad Mohammed Elsayed , 2017 - 114 , 12 Leaves : charts ; 30cm
Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Nursing - Department of Community Health Nursing
Poultry workers are exposed to a variety of occupational health hazards on a daily basis. The study aimed to assess occupational health hazards as perceived by poultry processing slaughterhouse workers. A descriptive exploratory research design was utilized. Setting; the study was conducted in large poultry slaughterhouse at El Menofia governorate. A systematic random sample of 278 poultry workers was selected. One tool was used to collect data which includes four parts: demographic data, occupational and medical history of worker, health habits and life style & workers perception of occupational health hazards which consists of knowledge of workers about physical, chemical, mechanical, psychological and biological hazards & self reported practices. Results: reveals that 46.8% of workers aged more than 30 years old. Furthermore 71.9% of workers had unsatisfactory level of knowledge. While 80.6% of workers had unsatisfactory level of self reported practices.There was a highly statistical significant correlation between the workers total knowledge and their self reported practices (p=0.0001). There was also a highly statistical significant correlation between workers educational level, knowledge and self reported practices (p=0.0001). Study concluded that workers had unsatisfactory level of perception (knowledge and self reported practices) regarding occupational health hazards they are exposed to. Recommendation: It is recommended to raise workers awareness about occupational health hazards they are exposed to through occupational health programs to promote workers health, ensure safety & enhance productivity
Community health nursing Occupational hazards Poultry workers and workers perception
Occupational health hazards as perceived by poultry processing slaughterhouse workers / المخاطر الصحية المھنيه كما يدركھا عمال المجزر الالى للدواجن بمحافظة المنوفية Hanaa Hamad Mohammed Elsayed ; Supervised Saneya Mohammed Rizk , Ebtesam Moawed Elsayed - Cairo : Hanaa Hamad Mohammed Elsayed , 2017 - 114 , 12 Leaves : charts ; 30cm
Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Nursing - Department of Community Health Nursing
Poultry workers are exposed to a variety of occupational health hazards on a daily basis. The study aimed to assess occupational health hazards as perceived by poultry processing slaughterhouse workers. A descriptive exploratory research design was utilized. Setting; the study was conducted in large poultry slaughterhouse at El Menofia governorate. A systematic random sample of 278 poultry workers was selected. One tool was used to collect data which includes four parts: demographic data, occupational and medical history of worker, health habits and life style & workers perception of occupational health hazards which consists of knowledge of workers about physical, chemical, mechanical, psychological and biological hazards & self reported practices. Results: reveals that 46.8% of workers aged more than 30 years old. Furthermore 71.9% of workers had unsatisfactory level of knowledge. While 80.6% of workers had unsatisfactory level of self reported practices.There was a highly statistical significant correlation between the workers total knowledge and their self reported practices (p=0.0001). There was also a highly statistical significant correlation between workers educational level, knowledge and self reported practices (p=0.0001). Study concluded that workers had unsatisfactory level of perception (knowledge and self reported practices) regarding occupational health hazards they are exposed to. Recommendation: It is recommended to raise workers awareness about occupational health hazards they are exposed to through occupational health programs to promote workers health, ensure safety & enhance productivity
Community health nursing Occupational hazards Poultry workers and workers perception