Vol. 14 No. 1 (2024)
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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2024)
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Assessment of self-perceived risk and risk rating among chemical sprayers in selected tea plantations in South India
Chemical sprayers of the tea plantation industry perceive various degrees of risk involved in their daily work. The objective of the study was to assess self-perceived risk and to rate these risks among the pesticide …
Biosafety knowledge and perception among medical laboratory students: a cross-sectional study at a medical university in Vietnam
Medical students have to dealwith biohazards in laboratoriesduring undergraduate studiesand intensive practice in hospitals. Unsafe operators can result inan outbreak of biohazardous pathogens to healthcare workers, the community, and…
Ergonomic Risk Assessment and Fatigue Analysis During Manual Lifting Tasks in Farming Activities
Farming is a physically demanding occupation that puts farmers at risk of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly when frequently performing activities like heavy lifting, which strains the lower back muscles. The present study is aimedto…
Exploring Risk of Posture and Musculoskeletal Disorders among Smartphone Addicted Youth: a Protocol Paper
Smartphoneswith rapid advancement in telecommunication technology causing high usage leads to addiction,especially among youth. Concerning health, smartphone addiction influencesposture causing neck-shoulder pain. However, the…
Health status of police personnel in a selected subdivision of Bengaluru District, Karnataka, India
Police personnel perform untiring duties to maintain law and order. The objectives of this study were to assess the physical and mental health status of police personnel in a selected rural subdivision of Bengaluru District.
Impact of High-Heeled Footwear on the health of the young female students of selected colleges of Mangalore, India
High-heeled shoes are a leading cause of foot problems and chronic lower limbs, as well as discomfort, fatigue, and an increased risk of injury. The research aimedto analyze the influence of wearing high-heeled shoes on the foot health of …
Knowledge, Perception and Practices regarding COVID-19 among frontline Nurses at Selected Hospitals in Sri Lanka during COVID-19 Pandemic
The World Health Organization confirmed the COVID-19 epidemic situation as a public health emergency and is an emerging public health problem that has threatened millions of lives worldwide. Since COVID-19 has significantly affected the healthcare…
Musculoskeletal Pain and its Ergonomics risk factors among school teachers from Tamil Nadu, India: Across-sectional study
Teachers are often exposed to occupational hazards like musculoskeletal pain which may force them to early retirement from their jobs, affecting their quality of life.This study aimed toestimate the prevalence …
Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic risk assessment among production workers of pig slaughterhouse in the town municipality of Ang Thong, Thailand
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a significant health concern among workers, especially in the meat processing industry. Their impacts have been well documented and reported on numerous occasions. The study aimedto …
Resumption of dental practice after COVID-19 lockdown:perspectives of dental professionalsin Karachi, Pakistan
In the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of the lockdown led to the closure of dental practices. Restricting treatment to emergency patients, having to use Personal Protective Equipment and the fear of contracting the virus led…