The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms  among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance  Study

ADIBELLİ, DERYA; Sümen, Adem

doi:10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129

The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study

Derya ADIBELLİ, (Akdeniz Üniversitesi, Kumluca Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Anabilim Dalı, Antalya, Türkiye)

Adem SÜMEN (Akdeniz Üniversitesi, Kumluca Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Anabilim Dalı, Antalya, Türkiye)

Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences

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Yıl: 2023 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 3 Sayfa Aralığı: 197 - 204 Metin Dili: İngilizce DOI: 10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129 İndeks Tarihi: 24-07-2023

The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study

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BACKGROUND/AIMS: This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of dermal and respiratory symptoms among workers in greenhouse agriculture. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 529 greenhouse workers in a district center between March and September 2020. The data collection form was developed by researchers to collect the research data. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were used in the analysis. RESULTS: 41.8% of the participants stated that they used gloves and 25.8% of them used masks while working, but 7.0% of them reported that they did not use any personal protective equipment. It was found that working for 8 h or more per day was associated with respiratory distress, itching-rashing on skin, and nose-eye problems, while working for 25 days or more per month was associated with respiratory distress and cough complaints (p<0.05). Working in the tasks of seed sowing, pesticide application/spraying, and grafting was found to be associated with wheezing, coughing, itching-rashing on skin, and nose-eye problems (p<0.05). Those who did not wear protective equipment suffered from wheezing, and those who did not use a mask had bronchitis, cough, wheezing, itching-rashing on skin, and nose-eye problems (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Working conditions, a type of work done in greenhouse agriculture, and failure to use personal protective equipment increase the prevalence of dermal and respiratory symptoms.

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APA	ADIBELLİ D, Sümen A (2023). The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study. , 197 - 204. 10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129
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IEEE	ADIBELLİ D,Sümen A "The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study." , ss.197 - 204, 2023. 10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129
ISNAD	ADIBELLİ, DERYA - Sümen, Adem. "The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study". (2023), 197-204. https://doi.org/10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129

APA	ADIBELLİ D, Sümen A (2023). The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study. Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences, 8(3), 197 - 204. 10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129
Chicago	ADIBELLİ DERYA,Sümen Adem The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study. Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences 8, no.3 (2023): 197 - 204. 10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129
MLA	ADIBELLİ DERYA,Sümen Adem The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study. Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences, vol.8, no.3, 2023, ss.197 - 204. 10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129
AMA	ADIBELLİ D,Sümen A The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study. Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences. 2023; 8(3): 197 - 204. 10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129
Vancouver	ADIBELLİ D,Sümen A The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study. Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences. 2023; 8(3): 197 - 204. 10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129
IEEE	ADIBELLİ D,Sümen A "The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study." Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences, 8, ss.197 - 204, 2023. 10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129
ISNAD	ADIBELLİ, DERYA - Sümen, Adem. "The Prevalence of Dermal and Respiratory Symptoms among Greenhouse Agricultural Workers: A Surveillance Study". Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences 8/3 (2023), 197-204. https://doi.org/10.4274/cjms.2021.2021-129