Low back pain, the most commonly reported musculoskeletal problem, is a major burden on individuals, health systems and social care with indirect cost being predominant. It results in disability, poor service, low quality of life sickness absences working places. The problem pain its risk factors among hotel housekeepers are not well known Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed to investigate prevalence identify determinants industries' Gondar town, Institutional based cross-sectional...

Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is the leading occupational hazard of 21st century, which causes critical public health issues in present era. In developing countries, including Ethiopia, data on proportion and CVS are scarce among academic staff for policy conclusions. Accordingly, this study was conducted to determine prevalence factors associated with at University Gondar.Institution-based cross-sectional design from March April, 2021. A simple random sampling technique used select 525...

Introduction Work-related burnout is a state of severe physical and mental fatigue exhaustion resulting from unmanaged prolonged work stress. Kindergarten teachers are at higher risk work-related compared to other teaching professionals, due their dual roles as both caregivers educators for young children. The demands stresses these combined responsibilities, coupled with factors such low salaries, contribute an increased in this population. Therefore, study aimed investigate prevalence...

Background . Work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (WUEDs) often present remarkable health and economic burdens on society. Occupational barbers are usually neglected both in research policy actions, mainly developing countries, hence likely subjected to the conditions. So far, information about factors that influence WUEDs among Ethiopia is inconclusive. Therefore, this study aimed evaluate prevalence associated with Gondar town, Ethiopia. Methods We conducted a...

Background . Health care workers are at the greatest risk of developing blood-borne diseases through occupational exposure to blood and other contaminated body fluids. Occupational fluids (BBFs) continues be major public health problems serious concern for force in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed determine prevalence its associated factors among workers. Methods The institution-based cross-sectional design employed from January 20 February 30, 2018. A stratified random sampling...

Background. Work-related upper extremity disorders (WRUEDs) are aches, pains, tension, and discomfort in the neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, fingers. The situation is escalating educational sectors due to a lousy working environment intertwined with extracurricular deeds. However, empirical evidence focusing on academicians higher education society negligible. purpose of this study examine prevalence risk factors WRUEDs among university teaching staff Ethiopia. Materials Methods. We...

Objective This study aimed to assess the prevalence of low back pain and associated factors among professional taxi drivers. Design Community-based cross-sectional study. Setting participants A Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used collect data. Through a simple random sampling technique, 371 drivers were selected in Gondar City, Ethiopia. Data analysis SPSS V.22 for data analysis. Bivariable multivariable logistic regression analyses identify with pain. p value less than...

Patient safety in a healthcare setting is now major global concern. Millions of people suffer disabling injuries or death directly related to medical care errors, particularly developing countries. Evidence about patient culture Ethiopia limited. Therefore, this study was designed assess the level and associated factors among providers government private providers.Institution based cross-sectional conducted from May June 30, 2022. Self-administered hospital survey on Safety Culture (HSOPSC)...

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global public health problem. The burden of the disease high in low and middle income countries like Ethiopia. However, for highly vulnerable groups such as professionals, vaccination coverage major issue developing where professionals are expected to pay vaccination. Therefore, objective this study was assess professionals’ acceptance willingness (WTP) associated factors against HBV. Methods Cross-sectional conducted from March...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are considered major public health problems globally, deteriorating the quality of life workers in various occupations. Kitchen work is reported as among occupations most prone to these maladies. Nevertheless, prevalence WMSDs, contributing factors, and impacts on hospitality industry kitchen insufficiently documented Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed assess their associated impact Bahir Dar city,

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of poor sleep quality among Bole Lemi Industrial Park workers in Addis Ababa, capital Ethiopia.An institution-based cross-sectional was conducted from July August 2022. The data were collected using a validated standardised Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Questionnaire. entered into EpiData V.4.6 analysed Stata V.14. A multivariable binary logistic regression analysis identify with quality. association determined an...

Objective This study was conducted to assess the prevalence and risk factors of poor sleep quality (SQ) among academic staff at University Gondar, Northwestern Ethiopia. Design An institution-based cross-sectional from March April 2021. A validated, self-administered, standardised Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) used quantify amount self-reported SQ. The collected data were entered into EpiData V.4.6 analysed using Stata V.14 software. Binary logistic regressions computed determine...

Objectives This study was designed to assess occupational noise exposure levels, prevalence of temporary hearing loss and associated factors among textile industry workers in Amhara region, Ethiopia. Design An institution-based, cross-sectional conducted between June July 2022. Participants were selected via a simple random sampling technique. Setting Textile Bahir Dar Kombolcha. A total 413 participants included the data analysis. Procedures analysis The collected using structured...

This study was designed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with occupational respiratory morbidity among hairdressers in Northwestern Ethiopia.A cross-sectional conducted from 6 July 2022 17 August 2022. The data were collected using a standardised American Thoracic Society questionnaire. entered into EpiData V.4.6 analysed Stata V.14. A multivariable logistic regression analysis identify morbidity. association determined an adjusted OR (AOR) 95% CI at p value of <0.05.The...