| خلاصه مقاله | bstract
Purpose. Climate change increases heat stress exposure and occupational heat strain in tropical
and subtropical regions with generally hot- humid climate conditions. The present systematic
review was conducted to assess the effect of climate change on occupational heat strain among
women workers.
Materials. In this study, three main databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) were
searched to find relevant literature on climate change and its effects using subject headings and
appropriate Mesh terms. This article has been written according to the PRISMA checklist. A total
of 6176 studies were identified for screening and 13 studies were eligible for data extraction.
Results. The evidence suggests a positive relationship between climate change and occupational
heat strain among women workers, and the most likely mechanism of heat strain involves
dehydration, fatigue, dizziness, reduced brain function, loss of concentration, and discomfort. The
findings reflect a decreased awareness of climate change impact on occupational heat strain in
women workers due to physiological responses during exposure to hot- humid weather conditions
and the economic benefits associated with averting heat strain and poor health outcomes.
Conclusion. This systematic study identifies key priorities for action to better characterize and
understand how occupational heat strain among women workers may be associated with climate
change events. Strong evidence indicates that climate change will continue to cause occupational
heat strain among women workers. Anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, controlling, researching,
surveillance, risk assessment, risk management, and policy development may be useful tools and
may provide a useful decision-making framework for preventing adverse effects on workers. |