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Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica ; 21(4): 210-216, oct.-dic. 2004.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIPECS, INS-PERU | ID: lil-498613

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Objetivos: Describir percepciones y condiciones de trabajo de personas que tuvieron malaria. Materiales y métodos: El estudio se realizó entre febrero de 1999 y enero del año 2000 en los caseríos El Algarrobo y Casa Grande (Piura), Iquitos, Huamba (Huarmey) y Cieneguilla (Lima). La muestra estuvo conformada por 67 personas, a cada una de las cuales se le aplicó una entrevista en profundidad; 44 fueron casos diagnosticados en Piura y Huarmey, siendo el resto de Iquitos y Cieneguilla. Resultados: Se encontró que las personas que tuvieron malaria estaban dedicadas a la agricultura, particularmente sembrado de arroz, limón, algodón, plátano, yuca y maíz; no recibían vestimenta apropiada,ni materiales de trabajo e información sobre medidas preventivas contra el paludismo. El trabajo era temporal y durante casi todo el día, percibían un salario promedio de alrededor de tres dólares americanos por día. En muchos casos, como el de los madereros, el trabajo también se extendía a la noche. En general existía armonía entre los compañeros de trabajo y buenas relaciones con el jefe, patrón o capataz. En su mayoría, los pacientes atribuyeron la enfermedad a su trabajo. En Piura, Huarmey y Cieneguilla la agricultura y la artesanía fueron ocupaciones importantes, particularmente confección de esteras; en Iquitos las ocupaciones importantes fueron pescador y maderero. Conclusiones: Las percepciones y condiciones de trabajo de las personas que han tenido malaria en las zonas de estudio no son buenas, sugiriéndose dar atención al problema para mejorar sus condiciones.


Objectives: To describe perceptions and working conditions in persons who had malaria. Material and methods: The study was performed between February 1999 and January 2000 in El Algarrobo and Casa Grande villages (Piura), Iquitos, Huamba (Huarmey), and Cieneguilla (Lima). The sample included 67 persons. Each one underwent an indepth interview. 44 cases were diagnosed in Piura and Huarmey, and the remaining cases were from Iquitos and Cieneguilla. Results: It was found that persons who had malaria were working in farming, particularly growing rice, lemon, banana, yucca, and corn; they did not use appropriate dressing, and they also did not receive any working material nor information regarding preventive measures against malaria. Jobs were temporary and working time took almost all day, and their average daily income was three US dollars. In many cases, as it was the case with timber workers, working hours extended until night time. Generally speaking, interviewed persons had a good relationship with their fellow workers, as well as with their supervisers. In most cases, interviewed persons attributed their disease to their jobs. In Piura, Huarmey, and Cieneguilla, farming and handcraft making were important occupations, particularly mat manufacturing; in Iquitos, important activities were being fishermen and timber worker. Conclusions: Disease perception and working conditions in persons who had malaria in the study areas are not good, so it is suggested to solve these problems in order to improve their working conditions.


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Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Working Conditions , Malaria , Occupational Medicine , Qualitative Research
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