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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Construction workers are a vulnerable population at high risk of exertional heat illness (EHI).
  • EHI poses a significant threat, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality in this workforce.
  • Assessing workplace environment and hydration is crucial for understanding EHI risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the occupational environment and hydration status of construction workers.
  • To assess the effectiveness of a health education program in mitigating EHI risks.
  • To improve workers' knowledge and preventive behaviors concerning EHI.

Main Methods:

  • An interventional study involving 89 construction workers in Port Said City.
  • Workplace environment and hydration were assessed using checklists, WBGT, urine specific gravity, and urine color charts.
  • A pre-post-test design evaluated knowledge and behavior changes after a health education intervention.

Main Results:

  • The most common symptoms reported were sweating, dizziness, and muscle pain.
  • A high prevalence of minimal dehydration (78.7%) was observed among workers.
  • Significant improvements in EHI knowledge and preventive behaviors were noted post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Construction workers are at substantial risk for EHI due to environmental exposures.
  • Health education programs are effective in enhancing workers' understanding and adoption of EHI prevention strategies.
  • Targeted educational interventions are vital for promoting healthy behaviors and reducing EHI incidence in construction settings.