Occupational hazards and risks among the women in fisher communities in Cox's Bazar and Chattogram, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women in the fisher communities in coastal regions of Bangladesh are engaged in a wide range of fishery activities. However, there is limited evidence available on the occupational hazards and risks experienced by them.

Method

The study was conducted among fishing colonies in Cox's Bazar and Chattogram districts in Bangladesh. This was a cross-sectional study blending qualitative and quantitative approaches. The qualitative component comprised five focus group discussions to understand the occupational context, hazards, and risks faced by the fisherwomen, informing the questionnaire design for the subsequent survey. The quantitative survey involved a sample of 207 women from fisher communities, gathering socio-demographic information, occupational hazards, risks,

SUBMITTER: Halder CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11259271 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature