Assessing Neurobehavioral Alterations Among E-waste Recycling Workers in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Background

E-waste workers in Hong Kong are handling an unprecedented amount of e-waste, which contains various neurotoxic chemicals. However, no study has been conducted to evaluate the neurological health status of e-waste workers in Hong Kong. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of neurobehavioral alterations and to identify the vulnerable groups among Hong Kong e-waste workers.

Methods

We recruited 109 Hong Kong e-waste workers from June 2021 to September 2022. Participants completed standard questionnaires and wore a GENEActiv accelerometer for seven days. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Questionnaire 16/18 (Q16/18) were used to assess subjective neurobehavioral alterations. The GENEActiv data generated objective sleep and circadian rhythm variables. Workers

SUBMITTER: Liao G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10944145 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature