Research Article
Work factors associated with ocular symptoms among
hairdressers in Kinondoni municipality, Dar es salaam,
Tanzania
Author(s): Baldwina Tita Olirk*, Ezra Jonathan Mrema, Simon Henry Mamuya, Gloria Sakwari and William Nelson
Objective: Hairdressers are exposed to chemicals from hair products such as hair dyes, glues, sprays, and relaxants, which increase risks for ocular diseases. The magnitude of ocular symptoms is known to be high. There are limited studies assessing factors associated with ocular diseases among hairdressers in Tanzania. The aim of this study was to determine work factors associated with ocular symptoms among hairdressers in Kinondoni Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods: This study employed an analytical cross-sectional study design. Data were collected from 300 hairdressers from 157 salons of Kinondoni Municipality. Data on occupational activities, use of protective equipment, types of hair products used, and selfreported ocular symptoms were gathered by using a structured questionnaire. Chi square test and logistic regression were performed to understand factors associated .. Read More»
DOI:
10.37532/ pulject.2022.6(3);29-33
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