Health problems prevailing among the female workers in a garment factory, Bengaluru

• DOI: 10.33545/comed.2019.v2.i1a.08
• Publication Date: 2019-08-23T05:25:42Z
• Authors: Dr. Karavadi Vidusha; Dr. Naveen Sukuma...; Dr. Shashikala Ma...
• Keywords: Microsoft excel; Factory (object-oriented programming); Worksheet

Background: Garment workers are susceptible to various health problems by virtue of their workplace and working conditions. The present study was conducted assess the morbidity profile female garment factory in Bengaluru. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive among all females factory. An interview using a semi-structured pretested questionnaire. Clinical examination done measure height, weight. Visual acuity tested Snellen's chart. data compiled Microsoft (MS) Excel worksheet analyzed SPSS. Results: mean age participants 30.33 ±7.06 years. Musculoskeletal were most common 110(51.4%) participants. 61.22% worked standing posture. Conclusion: In found that problem musculoskeletal disorders. Regular periodic medical would help early diagnosis treatment morbidities workers.