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FACTORS RELATED TO HEALTH PROBLEMS OF SEWING WORKERS, KHOK PHO DISTRICT, PATTANI PROVINCE

Abstract

          This research is a cross-sectional study investigating factors related to the health problems of sewing workers. Khok Pho District, Pattani Province, and measured the working environment, including the intensity of lighting and noise in the work area of sewing workers. Data was collected using questionnaires and work environment monitoring tools. Research period on October - December 2023

          This study showed that 96.4% of the subjects were female, aged between 20-25 years, 46.4% had 1-2 years of work experience, and 46.4% had health problems of sewing workers in Pattani province. This was followed by numbness in various body organs at 71.4%, shoulder pain at 64.3%, neck pain at 64.3%, and eye muscle fatigue at 64.3%, respectively. Perception of the working environment in chemistry found that sewing workers were exposed to fabric dust from the sewing process. 89.3 percent of the physical environment found that sewing workers work by being exposed to loud noises from machines. 64.3 percent worked with vibrating machines. 57.1 percent and the results of measuring noise and lighting intensity in the work area showed that the noise in the work passed the standard set by law. However, the light intensity does not pass the benchmark. Ergonomic environment It was found that 85.7 percent of sewing workers sat or stood for more than two hours in the same position, while 82.1 percent bowed forward while working. 78.6% and factors related to health impacts of sewing workers in Pattani province include age, job title, and working environment of sewing workers, namely lighting and loudness. Training provides advice on appropriate sewing posture. Stretching and safe work are essential for garment workers.