Heat Strain Prevention in Elderly Agricultural Workers
The Impact of a Sustainable Prevention Program on Heat Strain Among Agricultural Elderly Workers in the Context of Climate Change
Cairo University
120 participants
Jan 10, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The study explores a multi-component heat strain prevention program for older agricultural workers in response to climate change. It assesses hydration, rest breaks, reflective clothing, and shade provision. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, it targets 120 elderly workers, evaluating core temperature, heart rate, and heat strain symptoms. The goal is to establish the program's effectiveness in safeguarding worker health and safety amidst increasing temperatures, offering evidence-based recommendations for this vulnerable group and potentially other occupations affected by climate change.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Age 60 years or older
- Actively working in agricultural occupations (farming, field labor, etc.)
- Available to participate during the 4-week intervention timeline
- Fluent in spoken and written Arabic
- Agree to wear physiological monitoring devices during work
Exclusion Criteria6
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Cognitive impairments affecting ability to understand and implement program guidelines
- Dependence on supportive equipment like canes or wheelchairs
- Chronic medical conditions expected to worsen with heat exposure (e.g. uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, kidney failure)
- Required regular medications that impair thermoregulation
- Allergies or sensitivities to monitoring devices and their attachments that cannot be mitigated
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Interventions
The SHiP-AEW is a 4-week multifaceted intervention program focused on evidence-based heat strain prevention strategies for agricultural workers over 60 years old. Delivered through weekly 1-hour sessions, the program incorporates the following primary components:
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NCT06192069