Halder, Charls Erik and Das, Partha Pratim and Rahman, S. M. Tareq and Bhoumick, Liton Chandra and Tassdik, Hamim and HasanI, Abeed and Mithun, Sourav Nath (2024) Occupational hazards and risks among the women in fisher communities in Cox’s Bazar and Chattogram, Bangladesh. p. 21.
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Method: The study was conducted among fishing colonies in Cox’s Bazar and Chattogram districts in Bangladesh. This was a cross-sectional study blending qualitative and quantitative approaches. The qualitative component comprised five focus group discussions to understand the occupational context, hazards, and risks faced by the fisherwomen, informing the questionnaire design for the subsequent survey. The quantitative survey involved a sample of 207 women from fisher communities, gathering socio-demographic information, occupational hazards, risks, and health and safety practices. Findings: The study found a high occurrence of occupational hazards, health risks and limited availability of preventive measures among the women in fisher communities. Occupational hazards include physical safety hazards such as slippery surfaces and fish cutting instruments, and physical hazards like prolonged sun exposure and noise. Chemical hazards like pesticides and saltwater, ergonomic hazards such as prolonged uncomfortable posture and heavy lifting, and biological hazards including inadequate sanitation facilities were prevalent. The study also identified the potential occupational risks, and the outcomes resulting from the hazards, including injuries (87.44%), musculoskeletal conditions (69.08%), skin diseases/conditions (56.52%), eye complaints (33.82%), severe respiratory distress (24.15%) and high incidence of self-reported communicable diseases. Most women (78.26%) did not use personal protective equipment, and the majority (93.72%) lacked a workplace first aid kit. Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of occupational hazards and health risks, including injuries and diseases, among Bangladeshi women in fisher communities with insufficient safety measures. Collaboration among government, NGOs, development partners, fisheries stakeholders, and the community is imperative for targeted training, innovative procedures, ergonomic solutions, provision of protective equipment, and advocacy to enhance the well-being of these women.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Bangladesh, Occupational Hazards, Fishing Communities, Stakeholders, Occupational Health, Occupational Safety, Sustainable Fisheries, Fishing Industry |
| Subjects: | Gender in Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Depositing User: | Kokila ICSF Krish |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Mar 2025 12:06 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Mar 2025 12:06 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/21009 |
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