IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH (IJHPR )

E-ISSN 2545-5737
P-ISSN 2695-2165
VOL. 8 NO. 2 2023

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Prevalence of Work Related Injuries and its Impacts Among Rice Mill Workers, in Jigawa State, Nigeria

Shaaibu, SalisuUsman, Dr. Inumanye, Ojule, Dr. Goodluck, Azuonwu, Ojike, Chinyere, Constance

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Abstract

The purpose of the study was investigating “Prevalence and determinants of work related injuries among rice mill workers, in jigawa state”. Cross sectional study design was used. Stratified sampling method was used to choose 417 Rice Mill Workers in Jigawa State. A questionnaire was used to collect data. The instrument was subjected to a reliability tests and a reliability index of 0.85 was obtained. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22. Percentage, Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions. A total of 417 rice mill workers in Jigawa State participated in the study, 90% of the respondents were males while 10% were females. The study further revealed that there was a high prevalence of work related injuries. Machine operators, wheel barrow pushers and casual workers were the categories of workers often affected by work related injuries. The major injuries are back injury, severe waist pain, skin laceration and burns. While the most safety measures relatively available for them were caps, hand gloves, face masks and boot. This study has also found that; duration of exposure, non-use of protective devices and low level of knowledge were significant determinants of occupational health problems among these workers. The study concludes that Occupational morbidity is very high among rice mill workers in Jigawa. Thus it is recommended that there should be regular sensitization of rice mill workers on occupational health hazards and the use of safety measures.

keywords:

Prevalence, Rice Mill, Work-related injuries

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