ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Precarious work and its impact on health: a study of female textile workers in Lahore and Faisalabad.
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Introduction: This study aimed to examine work conditions, wage disparities, and health outcomes among female textile workers in Lahore and Faisalabad districts, employing a cross-sectional design to survey 541 participants. Methods: Utilizing the Respiratory Health Questionnaire, validated with a Cronbach alpha of 0.7762, alongside OLS and Logit regression models, the research investigated the interplay between employment conditions and health risks. Results: The analysis revealed significant wage discrepancies, with permanent employees earning PKR 1,896 more on average than their temporary counterparts ( Discussion: The findings underscore the critical need for policy interventions to improve work conditions, enforce minimum wage and work hour standards, and ensure the provision of social security benefits to mitigate health risks among this vulnerable worker group.
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