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Adjoh Séraphin
Mikponhoué Rose
Original Research Article
Respiratory disorders in cement workers in Togo
Hinson Antoine Vikkey1*, Mouzou Tchilalo1, Adjobimey Mènonli1,2, Adjoh Séraphin3 and Mikponhoué Rose1
1Unity of teaching and research in occupational health and environment, Faculty of sciences and health of Cotonou (University of Abomey-Calavi Benin)
2Service de santé au travail du Centre National Hospitalier Universitaire de Pneumo-Phtisiologie de Cotonou(CNHU-PPC)
3Service de Pneumo-phtisiologie à la Faculté des Sciences de la Santé de l’Université de Lomé
*Corresponding Author Email: hinsvikkey(at)yahoo.fr
Tel: +229 97099154
Hinson Antoine Vikkey |
Mouzou Tchilalo |
Adjobimey Mènonli |
Adjoh Séraphin |
Mikponhoué Rose |
Article Number: irjpeh.20.010 | Pages: 67-73 | Vol. 7 (3), June 2020 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.15739/irjpeh.20.010
Received: January 23, 2020 Accepted: April 4, 2020 Published: June 5, 2020
Abstract
Cement manufacturing creates a dusty environment that workers are constantly exposed to. This study aimed to determine the extent of respiratory disturbances among cement workers. Using a cross-sectional study, we submitted 74 agents recruited, first to the British medical research council (BMRC) questionnaire and then, to a spirometry test. Data were analysed using Epi Info 3.5.4. A descriptive analysis was first conducted by calculating the proportion of the variables and then by comparing the qualitative variables using the Pearson chi-square test with a significance threshold of 0.05. The population was mostly male (97.3%). The average age was: 49.09 ±10.12 years. 56.75% of workers had more than 15 years working experience. The average dust level was 80mg/m3, which was above the limit value of 5mg/m3. Cough was present in 10.84% of the workers, rhinitis in 9.45% and dyspnoea in 5.4%. There were more syndromes of small airways (43.47%) among spirometry test abnormalities. Only workers with over 15 years experience was associated with the occurrence of cough: OR=5.59 IC [1.49, 21.02]. There is a high level of dust at the factory with its impacts. This necessitates the strengthening of protection measures.
Keywords: Respiratory disorders, cement dust, particulate matter, spirometry, Togo
How to Cite this Article
Hinson AV, Mouzou T, Adjobimey M, Adjoh S, Mikponhoué R (2020). Respiratory disorders in cement workers in Togo. Int. Res. J. Public Environ. Health. 7 (3):67-73.
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