The impact of COVID-19 on Bangladeshi readymade garment (RMG) workers.
J Public Health (Oxf)
; 43(1): 47-52, 2021 04 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-690645
ABSTRACT
This paper describes the potential impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the readymade garment (RMG) workers of Bangladesh. It articulates the RMG workers' existing vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic based on currently available evidence and personal conversations/communications with RMG workers. COVID-19 has already impacted RMG workers' health (both physical and mental health status) and wellbeing, and resulted in loss of employment. We argue that the COVID-19 pandemic will have long-lasting effects on the garment workers, especially related to their health issues, financial hardship and inability to pay for essentials such as food, and future employment opportunities. The stakeholders (such as the international retailers/brands, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Government of Bangladesh) responsible for the global supply chain RMG factories should reconsider the health and overall wellbeing needs of the RMG workers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Occupational Health
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Clothing
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Manufacturing Industry
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Public Health (Oxf)
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Pubmed
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