Prevalence and prediction of occupational morbidities among male migrant workers in textile industries in Surat, India: a cross-sectional study

Background: In the textile industry, male migrant workers from other Indian states predominate. Workers are more vulnerable to occupational hazards due poor working conditions, such as long hours and workplace annoyances. These include noise, high temperatures, humidity, chemical fumes, cotton or synthetic dust, which harm their health. This study investigated morbidity patterns of in Surat. Methods: From April November 2017, cross-sectional research was conducted three blocks, utilizing multistage stratified cluster sampling survey 348 TMWs. A pre-tested pre-designed structured questionnaire developed collect data on types units: yarn, weaving, processing. bivariate binary logistic regression examined relationship between self-reported prevalence morbidities (outcome variables) occupation-related factors (predictor variables). Results: Occupational affect 95% workers. Self-reported musculoskeletal (72.7%), respiratory (21.9%), ophthalmic (27.6%), skin (23.9%), ENT problems (18.4%). Those weaving manufacturing units 10% likely have ocular disorders (P<0.05). who engage printing dyeing processing a 27% higher chance developing Conclusions: The is significantly among hazardous risk responsible for these can be mitigated by improving conditions implementing suitable protective measures Intervention initiatives required address workers’ health concerns.