Occupational hazards and risks among the women in fisher communities in Cox's Bazar and Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Charls Erik HalderPartha Pratim DasS M Tareq RahmanLiton Chandra BhoumickHamim TassdikMd Abeed HasanSourav Nath MithunPublished in: PloS one (2024)
The study revealed a high prevalence of occupational hazards and health risks, including injuries and diseases, among Bangladeshi women in fisher communities with insufficient safety measures. Collaboration among government, NGOs, development partners, fisheries stakeholders, and the community is imperative for targeted training, innovative procedures, ergonomic solutions, provision of protective equipment, and advocacy to enhance the well-being of these women.