Occupational Health Hazards among Workers in Marble and Granite Workshops in Benha City

Kamel Elsayed, Samar; Elahmady Mohamed, Ahlam; Atta Mohammed, Wafaa

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2023.308789

Occupational Health Hazards among Workers in Marble and Granite Workshops in Benha City

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

Authors

¹ B.Sc. Nursing, 2013, Faculty of Nursing-Benha University

² Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing-Benha University

³ Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing-Benha University

10.21608/jnsbu.2023.308789

Abstract

Background: Occupational hazards, injuries and diseases are a major concern among marble and
granite workers, as marble and granite workers are occupationally exposed to many occupational
health hazards in their workplace. Aim: This study aimed to assess occupational health hazards
among workers in marble and granite workshops in Benha City. Research design: A descriptive
research design was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at 36 marble and
granite workshops in Benha City, which presented at 13 settings. Sample: Convenience sample
was used and included 162 workers. Tools: Two tools were used in this study. Tool 1: An
interviewing questionnaire was used to assess socio –demographic characteristics of workers, health
problems of workers during the last 6 months and worker’s knowledge about occupational health
hazards. Tool 2: Observational checklist to assess marble and granite workers' practices regarding
prevention of occupational health hazards. Results: 52.5% of the studied workers aged from 30 to
less than 40 years old with mean ± SD 37.6 ± 10.98 and 51.9% of them had secondary education. In
addition, 53.1% of them had poor total knowledge and 79% of them had unsatisfactory practices
regarding prevention of occupational health hazards. Conclusion: There were a highly statistically
significant correlation between studied workers total knowledge level and their total practices level.
Recommendations: Health educational program for workers to improve their knowledge and
practices regarding prevention of occupational health hazards.

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