Comparison of Prevalence and Associated Factors of Multisystem Health Symptoms Among Workers in the Gas Station Area, Thailand

IF 0.4 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Chan Pattama Polyong, Anamai Thetkathuek
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This cross-sectional study aimed to compare the prevalence of multisystem health symptoms (MHS) of workers in gas station areas before and after their employment and examine the factors affecting the MHS of workers. Data were collected by an interview questionnaire from 200 workers inside and outside refueling areas at eight gas stations in Rayong Province, Thailand. This study found that employees had a statistically significant increase in the prevalence of current MHS in comparison to before starting work (p-value<0.05), with 31.5%. Working overtime for more than 6 hours per week led to respiratory symptoms (OR = 2.63, 95% CI = 1.14–6.07) and psychological symptoms (OR = 2.69, 95% CI = 1.12–6.49). Wearing respiratory protective equipment for less than three hours affected ear/throat/nose systems (OR = 4.26, 95% CI = 1.43–12.65). Petrol refueling resulted in liver (OR = 2.32, 95% CI = 1.4–12.65) and eye symptoms (OR = 2.57, 95% CI = 1.10–5.39). Therefore, gas station owners should set up enclosed rooms to reduce the duration of fuel exposure, and workers should wear personal protective equipment when refueling or near the dispenser.
泰国加油站地区工作人员多系统健康症状患病率及相关因素比较
这项横断面研究旨在比较加油站地区工人在就业前后的多系统健康症状(MHS)患病率,并检查影响工人MHS的因素。数据是通过对泰国罗勇省八个加油站加油区内外200名工人的访谈问卷收集的。该研究发现,与开始工作前相比,员工当前MHS的患病率在统计学上显著增加(p值<0.05),31.5%。每周加班超过6小时会导致呼吸道症状(OR=2.63,95%CI=1.14-6.07)和心理症状(OR/2.69,95%CI=1.12-6.49)。佩戴呼吸防护设备不足3小时会影响耳/喉/鼻系统(OR=4.26,95%CI=1.43-12.65)。加油会导致肝脏(OR=2.32,95%CI=1.4-12.65)和眼睛症状(OR=2.57,95%CI=1.10–5.39)。因此,加油站业主应设置封闭的房间,以减少燃料暴露的持续时间,工作人员在加油或加油机附近时应穿戴个人防护装备。
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Kesmas-National Public Health Journal
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