Prevalence and Determinant of Respiratory Symptoms Among Rice Mill Workers in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria

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https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v12i2.40215

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Rice mill workers, Respiratory symptoms, Cough, Chest pain, Prevalence

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Introduction: Rice milling provides a means of livelihood to many in Northwest Nigeria, but like any other profession, it is not without risk. Workers in rice mills are exposed to hazards which has deleterious effects on many systems in the body, one of these is the respiratory system. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors that are associated with respiratory problems among rice millers in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June 2019 and July 2019. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain responses from the participants.

Results: A total of 398 workers participated in the study, and 230(57.8%) of them had at least one symptom of respiratory morbidity. Morning cough 184(46.2%) had the highest prevalence, followed by chest tightness 157(39.4%). Cigarette smoking, involvement in de-husking and paddy separation were factors that increase the likelihood of having respiratory symptoms among the workers.

Conclusion: The prevalence of respiratory symptoms is high among rice mill workers, and the factors that were found to determine the presence of respiratory symptoms were cigarette smoking, and involvement in de-husking and paddy separation.

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Ayotunde Sherif Azees, Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care, Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Consultant, Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care, Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

E-mail: azetone0525@gmail.com

Mansur Oche, Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

Consultant and Clinical lecturer, Department of Community Health, Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

E-mail: ochedr@hotmail.com

Abdulfattah Isa, Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Nigeria

Senior Registrar, Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Nigeria

E-mail: isaabdulfattah@yahoo.com

Abdullahi Shehu, Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

Senior registrar, Department of Community Health, Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

E-mail: abdulshehu78@gmail.com

Medinat Adesani-Olaosebikan, Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Nigeria

Senior Registrar, Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Nigeria

E-mail: medinatolaosebikan@gmail.com

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Published

2022-03-13

How to Cite

Azees, A. S., Oche, M., Isa, A., Shehu, A., & Adesani-Olaosebikan, M. (2022). Prevalence and Determinant of Respiratory Symptoms Among Rice Mill Workers in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 12(2), 97–103. https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v12i2.40215

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