The effect of working in auto factory on functional constipation and bowel habit
Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench,
Vol. 12 No. Supplement 1 (2019),
7 Azar 2019
,
Page 101-107
https://doi.org/10.22037/ghfbb.v12i0.1681
Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the factors associated with functional constipation (FC) and to determine a normal range of bowel movement (BM) in an Iranian Auto factory’s workers.
Background: The digestive system may be affected by workplace conditions. Some occupational conditions can affect the bowel habit and FC.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 3590 workers who worked in Tehran suburb in 2017 were evaluated. The workers worked in morning or rotatory shifts and in the official and non-official sections. In addition to demographic and stool frequency questions, workers were asked to complete the Rome IV Questionnaire.
Results: The normal range of BM frequency was determined between one and three per day. The BM frequency had a significant association with age (P=0.002), marital status (P=0.024), education (P=0.011), exposure to chemical materials (P<0.001), and work section (P<0.001). The total prevalence of FC was 9.7% which was greater among rotatory shift working than among only morning shift workers (10% vs 6%; P=0.02). Independent factors associated with FC were found as age (for 30- 40 years old: OR=1.88; 95% CI (1.20, 3.03) and for ?41 years old: OR=1.91; 95% CI (1.12,3.17)), smoking (OR=1.52; 95% CI (1.20,1.93)) and work section (for Paint section: OR=0.33; 95% CI (0.12,0.87), for montage section: OR=0.44; 95% CI (0.18,1.10), for press & platform section: OR=0.12; 95% CI (0.05,0.37)).
Conclusion: Occupational condition may make a difference in bowel habit. Rotatory shift, official working, and smoking may increase the risk of constipation.
Keywords: Bowel movement, Constipation, Work shift, Auto factory.
(Please cite as: Najafimehr H, Yadegari H, Taherinejad H, ManhoieK, RasooliSR, Moradi A, et al. The effect of working in auto factory on functional constipation and bowel habit. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench 2019;12(Suppl.1):S101-S107).
- Bowel movement
- Constipation
- Work shift
- Auto factory.
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