World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE HEALTH PROBLEMS OF SANITARY WORKERS WORKING IN SELECTED PANCHAYAT AT KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT

*H. Magilin Sheeba, Dr. Chandra T. and Dr. Arzta Sophiya

ABSTRACT

The study aimed at to assess the health problems of sanitary workers working in selected panchayat at Kanyakumari District. Methods is Qualitative research approach is used for this study. The sample consists of 100 sanitary workers working in Thiruvattar panchayat union. Check list was used to assess the health problems. Data are collected within the period of one month. 30 minutes spent for each sample. Totally 100 samples are taken to assess the health problems. Results: The collected data way statistically analysed. Among 100 samples 68(68%) of sanitary workers suffered with low back pain, 56(56%) of sanitary workers suffered with indigestion. 54(54% of sanitary workers suffered with throat infection 41(41%) of sanitary workers suffered with dermatitis 44(44%) of sanitary workers suffered with fever, 52(52%) suffered with watery eyes and 55(55%) of sanitary workers suffered with symptoms of stress. Conclusion: This study concludes majority of them have musculoskeletal problems(back pain) followed by gastrointestinal, respiratory problems and ophthalmic problems.

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