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Occupational Hazards and Safety Practices among Woodworkers in Sokoban Wood Village, Ghana Cecilia Opoku Agyemang; Oscar Agyemang Opoku
Journal of Public Health Sciences Vol. 4 No. 01 (2025): Journal of Public Health Sciences
Publisher : The Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/jphs.v4i01.774

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The study determined the knowledge of workers on occupational health hazards and safety practices at Sokoban Wood Village in Ghana. A descriptive design with a quantitative approach was adopted. The study employed convenience sampling of the non-probability technique to select respondents to participate in the study. Data was collected from 83 respondents using structured questionnaires and analyzed descriptively with the aid of SPSS software. These findings shed light on the potential risks and challenges faced by the participants, highlighting the importance of occupational safety measures and health education to mitigate these hazards. Woodworkers were aware of occupational hazards associated with their work. The lack of proactive measures in response to noise pollution and the reliance on self-medication for airway-related ailments highlight the need for improved awareness, education, and healthcare services. It was recommended, among other things, that the leaders and managers should link up with local health authorities to provide comprehensive training programs that educate woodworkers about the potential hazards they face in their occupation, particularly related to sawdust and noise exposure. 
Allergic Rhinitis among the Inhabitants of Santasi-Apire in the Ashanti Region, Ghana Cecilia Opoku Agyemang; Oscar Agyemang Opoku
Journal of Public Health Sciences Vol. 4 No. 01 (2025): Journal of Public Health Sciences
Publisher : The Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/jphs.v4i01.776

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Allergic rhinitis often co-occurs with common illnesses, such as rhinosinusitis, asthma, and otitis media with effusion, which significantly contributes to the severity of these conditions and negatively impacts the individuals’ quality of life. Additionally, the pathogenesis of most upper and lower respiratory illnesses is affected by the presence of allergic rhinitis, according to the World Allergy Organization (WAO). The study aimed to assess the knowledge, prevention, and management of Allergic Rhinitis among inhabitants of Santasi-Apire in the Ashanti Region, Ghana. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study with a quantitative technique. The target population was inhabitants aged 15 years and above. A sample size of 100 was selected for the study using a stratified sampling method. Ethical clearance was sought from Kumasi Metropolitan and the health directorate Committee for data collection using both open and closed types of questionnaires which were structured according to the objectives of the study. Data collected were collated, compiled, and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science Software (SPSS) version 20.0 and results were presented in the form of tables and charts according to their frequencies and percentages. The study discloses that most Allergic Rhinitis cases are triggered by dust, of which rhinorrhea the most is evidenced as the sign and symptom. Inhabitants of the Santasi-Apire community know that allergic rhinitis is a life-threatening condition. However, sprinkling water, avoidance of dusty areas, smoking, and triggers of allergic rhinitis are the preventive measures used by Santasi-Apire inhabitants. 
Co-Authors Oscar Agyemang Opoku