Occupational health assessment of teachers in selected schools in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu: Role of workplace environment in health
Journal Title: Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 12, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Safe and healthy workplace contributes to healthy workforce, making workplace environment a priority setting for health promotion. Teachers as part of their job are exposed to various physical and mental health problems. This study was conducted to assess the workplace-related morbidity profile of teachers in selected schools of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted during February and March 2018 among teachers of selected schools in Ranipet, Vellore district. Schools in Ranipet were enlisted and categorised as primary, middle and higher secondary. One school was randomly selected from each category. All teachers in selected schools were included and administered a pretested, semi-structured questionnaire comprising the following sections: sociodemographic and occupational characteristics, perceptions on physical environment, morbidity profile including Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and work-related stress scale. Results: A total of 104 teachers participated in the study. Musculoskeletal disorders (70.2%) were the commonest morbidity reported followed by respiratory symptoms (48.1%). Eight percent and 74% reported high and moderate stress levels respectively. Three-fourth participants (72.1%) reported loss of workdays due to job-related illness in the past one year. Conclusion: The reported burden of workplace-related morbidity was high among teachers. It is imperative that healthful school environment strategies should also focus on teachers to ensure their health and well-being.
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Geetha Mani, Sughan Balaji M, Thirunaaukarasu D, Roseline Fatima William
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