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Heat Strain Prevention in Elderly Agricultural Workers
Sponsor: Cairo University
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.
Official title: The Impact of a Sustainable Prevention Program on Heat Strain Among Agricultural Elderly Workers in the Context of Climate Change
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2024-01-10
Completion Date
2024-05-20
Last Updated
2024-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Sustainable Heat Strain Prevention Program for Agricultural Elderly Workers (SHiP-AEW)
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:
Locations (1)
Cairo university
Giza, Egypt