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Published on: October 1, 2007
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Work Related Ocular Injury: Nepal.
Ben Limbu1, Grant Moore, Amir H Marvasti
1Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology.
Summary
Many Nepalese workers experience occupational eye injuries, with most never using safety eyewear. Increased use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial for preventing these injuries.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Occupational eye injuries represent a significant cause of ocular trauma.
- Understanding the epidemiology of these injuries is vital for developing effective safety interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the demographics of workers in Hetauda, Nepal.
- To analyze patterns of protective eyewear usage among these workers.
- To determine the prevalence and characteristics of occupational eye injuries.
Main Methods:
- A community-based, cross-sectional, prospective survey was conducted from September 2010 to July 2011.
- Data was collected via structured questionnaires and comprehensive eye examinations.
- All willing workers, regardless of age, were included in the survey.
Main Results:
- A total of 1236 surveys were completed.
- 38.3% of surveyed workers reported a work-related eye injury.
- 68.3% of workers reported never wearing safety eyewear, with male sex, prior injury history, and schooling correlating positively with personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
Conclusions:
- The study population exhibits a high incidence of work-related eye injuries.
- Several factors identified are potentially modifiable to enhance the adoption of eye protection measures.
- Targeted interventions can reduce the burden of occupational eye injuries.
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