The study summarizes the findings of the health hazards of street sweepers in Chandrapur city in Central India. The findings show that a significant number of street sweepers suffer from …
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Causes, consequences, and policy responses to the migration of health workers: key findings from India
This study examines the international migration of skilled healthcare professionals and how measures can be taken to reduce the negative impact of this migration. The four-country study included South Africa, …
India: Migrant Workers in the Construction Industry: Recognition of the Rights of the Children of Migrant Workers
This paper explores the issues faced by the children of migrant construction workers in India. The construction industry in India is the single largest employer refugees and daily-wage migrant labor …
Prevalence of Self Reported Occupational Health Hazards and Preventive Measures Followed By Male and Female Workers in Livestock Rearing in Uttar Pradesh: A Study of Rural India
This study surveys 1080 families across 54 villages in 18 districts of Uttar Pradesh, India to understand the occupational hazard in the livestock rearing practices. The study discusses four types …
Stigma, violence and HIV vulnerability among transgender persons in sex work in Maharashtra, India
Within India’s marginalized communities, HIV is most prevalent among transgendered persons. This study examines the impact of HIV on transgendered sex workers in Maharashtra. It is found that transgendered persons …
Occupational health profile of workers employed in the manufacturing sector of India
The report summarizes the health risks that unsafe workplaces pose to workers in the manufacturing sector in India. It details the complex nature of the manufacturing industry, lists a range …
Occurrence of Needlestick and Injuries among Health-care Workers of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in North India
This study, conducted in a premier medical institute in India’s capital, New Delhi, analyzed the number of self-reported cases of needlestick and other workplace injuries amongst health workers. Here are …
Intensifying Insecurities: The impact of climate change on vulnerability to human trafficking in the Indian Sundarbans
This paper explores the vulnerability factors that drive human trafficking, especially climate change in India. The paper discusses how climate change factors such as environmental degradation, pressure on livelihood, forced …
Entitlements of Seasonal Migrant Construction Workers to Housing, Basic Services and Social Infrastructure in Gujarat’s Cities: A Background Policy Paper
This paper details the policy and governance efforts that provide access to housing, basic services, and social infrastructure to construction workers in Gujarat’s three largest cities of Ahmedabad, Surat, and …
Impact of occupational health hazards prevention messages on perceptions among rural clients in India: The outcomes of a panel study
The study tries to understand what impact health messages have on preventing occupational health hazards in rural areas, especially in Uttar Pradesh, India. The study reveals a significant proportion of …
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