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Assessing the Feasibility of a Multifaceted Intervention Package for Improving Respiratory Health of Textile Workers: Findings From the MultiTex Pilot Study in Karachi, Pakistan.
Nafees, Asaad Ahmed; Ali, Yousaf; Sadia, Afreen; Shaukat, Natasha; Irfan, Muhammad; Fatmi, Zafar; Azam, Iqbal; Matteis, Sara De; Burney, Peter; Cullinan, Paul.
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  • Nafees AA; Department of Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Ali Y; Genomic and Environmental Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, UK.
  • Sadia A; Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
  • Shaukat N; Department of Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Irfan M; Department of Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Fatmi Z; Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Azam I; Department of Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Matteis S; Department of Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Burney P; Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.
  • Cullinan P; Genomic and Environmental Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, UK.
Asia Pac J Public Health ; 36(2-3): 202-209, 2024 03.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38247056
ABSTRACT
We piloted the development and implementation of a multifaceted intervention package for improving respiratory health among textile workers using a pre-post design at six mills in Karachi. The intervention, implemented following a baseline survey (n = 498), included health and safety training of workers and managers, promotion of cotton dust control measures, and the provision of facemasks. Follow-up surveys were conducted at 1, 6, and 12 months post-intervention. Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) scores and respiratory symptoms were assessed through a questionnaire and spirometry was conducted. The intervention was provided to 230 workers and led to an improvement in KAP scores that was more likely among workers with a higher educational status, spinners, smokers, those with a permanent employment status, working in morning shifts, and with ⩾5 years of textile experience. We found the intervention acceptable and feasible in these textile mills henceforth, trials are required to determine its effectiveness.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Textiles / Exposición Profesional Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Asia Pac J Public Health Asunto de la revista: SAUDE PUBLICA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Pakistán Pais de publicación: China
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Textiles / Exposición Profesional Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Asia Pac J Public Health Asunto de la revista: SAUDE PUBLICA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Pakistán Pais de publicación: China