Factors affecting self-reported occupational health-related problems: a case study on improved traditional shrimp farmers in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: This study explores the factors affecting self-reported occupational health problems among improved traditional shrimp farmers in Southwestern Bangladesh. Data was collected from 270 farmers in the districts of Khulna, Satkhira, and Bagerhat using a structured questionnaire. According to stepwise and hierarchical logistic regression analyses, health problem reporting was associated with district of residence, education level, training, self-rated health, and occupational health awareness. Health problems were more frequently reported among farmers in Satkhira (aOR = 4.41, 95% CI: 2.06-9.75, p < 0.001) and Khulna (aOR = 3.02, 95% CI: 1.47-6.39, p < 0.01) than in Bagerhat. Poor self-rated health (aOR = 25.46, p < 0.001) and those with less than secondary education (aOR = 16.72, p < 0.01) wer

SUBMITTER: Rahman MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12366065 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature