Badry, A., Elkhateeb, S., Diab, T. (2024). Assessment of Workers Knowledge and practices toward Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Measures at Kima Factory at Aswan City. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(46), 62-72. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.309760.1884
Abeer Ahmed Badry; Soad Sayed Elkhateeb; Thanaa Mohamed Diab. "Assessment of Workers Knowledge and practices toward Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Measures at Kima Factory at Aswan City". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12, 46, 2024, 62-72. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.309760.1884
Badry, A., Elkhateeb, S., Diab, T. (2024). 'Assessment of Workers Knowledge and practices toward Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Measures at Kima Factory at Aswan City', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(46), pp. 62-72. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.309760.1884
Badry, A., Elkhateeb, S., Diab, T. Assessment of Workers Knowledge and practices toward Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Measures at Kima Factory at Aswan City. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2024; 12(46): 62-72. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.309760.1884
Assessment of Workers Knowledge and practices toward Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Measures at Kima Factory at Aswan City
1Nursing Specialist at the Technical Institute of Nursing, Aswan University, Egypt.
2Professor of Community Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
3Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing-Faculty of Nursing Aswan University Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Occupational health for employees in any organization is crucial as it is a branch of public healthcare concerned with all aspects of safety and health in the workplace, with a strong focus on the prevention of risks. Aim: Evaluate the occupational health hazards and safety measures among workers at Kima Factory at Aswan City. Design: A descriptive research design was employedin this study. Setting: The study was performed at Kima Fertilizers and Chemicals Factory in Aswan City. Sample: A systematic random sample of 332 workers was employed. Tools: Data collection was carried out using two tools. Tool (I): An interviewing questionnaire sheet comprised three parts: Part one: Socio-demographic characteristics and work data of participants. Part two: History of occupational injury or problem. Part three: Worker's knowledge about occupational health hazards. Tool II: Observational checklist to evaluate worker's practice. Results: The study revealed that 46.1% of the workers possess (an adequate level of) not poor knowledge about occupational hazards at Kima Fertilizers and Chemicals Factory in Aswan City. Additionally, 76.2% of the workers demonstrated a satisfactory level of practice concerning the use of personal protective equipment. Conclusion: There was a statistically significant correlation (P = 0.043) among the overall level of knowledge and the overall level of practice within the studied workers. Recommendations: Implement and advance training programs for workers to enhance their practices and knowledge related to occupational health risks.
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