Assessment of the quality of life of workers exposed to organic solvents: Study of 33 cases

Introduction Exposure to organic solvents (SO) is a significant occupational hazard in industrial settings. This can lead neurobehavioural and physical effects that affect the quality of life workers Objectives To assess, using validated questionnaire, exposed SO. Methods Cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at medicine department Charles Nicolle Hospital Tunis, which interested patients SO who had consulted for medical opinion on fitness duty during period from January 1, 2017 August 31, 2022. The data collection was carried out by telephone call SF12 questionnaire. Socio-demographic were completed records. Results We identified 51 OS. Thirty-three employees agreed answer response rate 65%. average age 44 8 years with clear male predominance 75%. most represented sectors activity automobile industry (34%), followed leather footwear (15%) plastics (12%). jobs manual (54%) painters (9%). median seniority 15[10; 23] years. Comorbidities observed 72% employees. composite score 48%. mental 49%. overall Average (overall above 50) noted 60% population. Moderate disability between 30 39) found 18% respondents. Twenty-one percent severe below 30). Conclusions In addition socio-professional conditions, exposure may be implicated altering workers. implies need strengthen preventive measures order preserve health these Disclosure Interest None Declared