Study of Skin Manifestations Among Migrant Workers in a Coastal City of Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Skin manifestations are more common in migrant labourers because of poverty, ignorance, overcrowding, poor hygiene and exposure to common irritants and sensitizers in the construction. Occupational diseases comprise multiple manifestations, skin manifestations being the most predominant.Aims and objectives of the study were to Study of skin manifestations among migrant workers and to determine the socio demographic profile of these workers Material and Methods: Migrant population in coastal city will be the study population. Study duration: From November 2013 to April 2014.Study design: Cross sectional study. Subjects of this study will include migrant population from 4 different areas of coastal city. Clinical examination was done in a well- lighted room at the site of camp. Pretested questionnaire was used to collect data by interview method. Results: 255 workers examined had presentation of various dermatoses. The most common age group was 21- 30 years (28.23%). A total of 181 males (70.98%) and 74 females (29.02%) were examined. The subjects with fungal dermatoses recorded was 36.07 %. Bacterial infections contributed to 19.60 %, of all dermatoses. 08.23% of the workers examined had viral infection. Scabies was seen in 6.66% of workers. Amongst the non- infective dermatoses, Contact dermatitis was seen in 16.86%. Conclusion: The pattern of dermatoses presented in these groups is expressive of ignorance, poverty, living in overcrowded condition. So education of these workers in the health aspects, provision of cost effective and efficient protective measures will help reduce the morbidity of the migrant workers.
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Nanjesh Kumar, Diwakar Kumar Singh, Shahul Hameed, Sachidanad . , Jayaram. S
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