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Master Title

Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases among Textile Workers in Shebin Elkoum

Master Abstract

The aim of this study was to screen and study risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases among textile workers in Shebin Elkoum. Research questions: - What is the percentage of textile workers who suggested having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? - Are the workers use the personal protective equipment? - Are the work place environment affects the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases? Study sample: A convenience sample of workers was selected under the following criteria: workers who were non smokers, had experience more than 10 years, and accept to participate in the study. Study Subjects: Subjects in this study were all the workers who match the criteria of the study including 221 workers, selected from the total numbers of Shebin Elkoum textile factory workers who were in direct contact with cotton dust (985 workers).

PHD Title

Health Hazards Intervention against Pesticide Exposure on Farmers' knowledge, Practices and Self Reported Symptoms

PHD Abstract

Background: Pesticides in Egypt are used for pest control in agriculture, their usage and unsafe handling practices may result in high farmer exposures and adverse health effects. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of health hazards intervention on the farmers, knowledge, practice and self reported symptoms toward pesticides exposure. Design: A Quasi experimental research design (pre-post-test) was utilized. Setting and Sample: Simple random sample was used to select one village in Birket El-sab,ei district at Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. All vegetable growing farmers were selected to participate in this study from the above setting.Tools:1- an interviewing questionnaire composed of two parts; first part was designed to assess demographic and occupational characteristics, and the second part was designed to assess workers' knowledge about health hazards of pesticides exposure.2- Checklist composed of two parts; the first part observational chicklist for inspection of use of safety measures, and the second part to assess the rate ofself reported symptoms after pesticide exposure.The main results: the current study showed that the percentage of satisfactory knowledge among studied workers improved from 17.4% before intervention to 80.2% after intervention. Regarding use of safety measures the data revealed that the percentage of satisfactory safety practice among studied workers before intervention was 12.8 % that improved to 89.5% % after intervention. There was significant reduction in the rate of self-reported symptoms after intervention program. There were statistical significant difference at all manifestations (p< 0.005%) except thirst (0.131). Conclusions: the level of satisfactory knowledge among farmers increased and the safety practices of the farmers during pesticides use also improved after receiving the health hazard intervention. The prevalence of self- reported symptoms of acute pesticide poisoning among the farmers decreased after receiving the health hazard intervention. Recommendation: More effective implementation of health hazards interventions are needed to improve awareness and practice of farmers about pesticide use.