Implementation Evaluation of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote the Use of Respiratory Protective Equipment Among Migrant Workers Exposed to Organic Solvents in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While the effectiveness of several occupational healthcare interventions has been demonstrated, successful implementation of such programs among internal migrant workers (IMWs) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has been limited. This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of a three-arm cluster randomized controlled trial promoting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) use among IMWs exposed to organic solvents in SMEs and to assess the association between participants' compliance and effectiveness of intervention.

Methods

A total of 60 SMEs were randomly allocated to a low- or high-intensive intervention group, or a control group that did not receive any intervention. The low-intensive intervention group was subjected to both traditional and mHeal

SUBMITTER: Lin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9319860 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature