| Somsiri Decharat | 1 Article |
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<b>Objectives</b>
<p>This study evaluated the prevalence of adverse health effects among recycling facility workers, and described their socioeconomic situation, health symptoms and work characteristics.</p></sec>
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<b>Methods</b>
<p>A cross-sectional study was conducted by interviewing 71 workers in 20 electronic waste (e-waste) recycling facilities in southern Thailand. Data were collected by questionnaire. Risk factors were evaluated using multiple logistic regression analysis.</p></sec>
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<b>Results</b>
<p>Recycling facility workers with blurred vision were significantly associated with being male (<italic>p</italic> = 0.035), over 40 years old (<italic>p</italic> = 0.020), and having ≤ secondary school education (<italic>p</italic> = 0.017). Rash/itching was associated with being male (<italic>p</italic> = 0.011), over 40 years (<italic>p</italic> = 0.018), having ≤ secondary school education (<italic>p</italic> = 0.012). not using a cloth mask (<italic>p</italic> = 0.019), not using gloves (<italic>p</italic> = 0.028), not washing hands before lunch (<italic>p</italic> = 0.005), not cleaning clothes daily (<italic>p</italic> = 0.025), and not having established ventilation systems in the place of work (<italic>p</italic> = 0.018). Hand-and-feet numbness were associated with being male (<italic>p</italic> = 0.025), and being over 40 years (<italic>p</italic> = 0.023). Headaches were associated with being male (<italic>p</italic> = 0.028).</p></sec>
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<b>Conclusion</b>
<p>Personal hygiene is important for this occupational group, and it should be emphasized in education programs.</p></sec>
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