Participatory research on workers' health

Laurell, Äsa Cristina; Noriega, Mariano; Martínez, Susana; Villegas, Jorge

doi:10.1016/0277-9536(92)90188-v

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“…Participation by working people in occupational health research is an important goal of PAR approach [70-72]. PAR encourages a democratization of the research process, decentering the "professional expert" model common to most epidemiological research, revising the role of the research subjects by empowering them as experts with indigenous knowledge of the workplace, and focusing on organizational or social change.…”

Section: Developing a Theoretical Framework On Work And Obesity In Fimentioning

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Exploring Occupational and Behavioral Risk Factors for Obesity in Firefighters: A Theoretical Framework and Study Design

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Dobson

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Safety and Health at Work

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Firefighters and police officers have the third highest prevalence of obesity among 41 male occupational groups in the United States (US). However, few studies have examined the relationship of firefighter working conditions and health behaviors with obesity. This paper presents a theoretical framework describing the relationship between working conditions, health behaviors, and obesity in firefighters. In addition, the paper describes a detailed study plan for exploring the role of occupational and behavioral risk factors in the development of obesity in firefighters enrolled in the Orange County Fire Authority Wellness Fitness Program. The study plan will be described with emphasis on its methodological merits: adopting a participatory action research approach, developing a firefighter-specific work and health questionnaire, conducting both a cross-sectional epidemiological study using the questionnaire and a sub-study to assess the validity of the questionnaire with dietary intake and physical activity measures, and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the body mass index as an obesity measure in comparison to skinfold-based percent body fat. The study plan based on a theoretical framework can be an essential first step for establishing effective intervention programs for obesity among professional and voluntary firefighters.

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Section: Developing a Theoretical Framework On Work And Obesity In Fimentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring Occupational and Behavioral Risk Factors for Obesity in Firefighters: A Theoretical Framework and Study Design

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Schnall

Dobson

et al. 2011

Safety and Health at Work

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“…Table 1 lists the members of this committee, representing institutions in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, the United States, and Venezuela [13]. Representative examples of some of the classic books [14-16], book chapters [17-19], and articles [20-22] can be found in the list of references following this article.…”

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The Latin American Social Medicine database

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Background: Public health practitioners and researchers for many years have been attempting to understand more clearly the links between social conditions and the health of populations. Until recently, most public health professionals in English-speaking countries were unaware that their colleagues in Latin America had developed an entire field of inquiry and practice devoted to making these links more clearly understood. The Latin American Social Medicine (LASM) database finally bridges this previous gap.

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“…(Breilh, 1995) No single theoretical perspective or methodological design for qualitative research has been used in social medicine. One of the most recognized is the "participatory methodology" connected to the Italian "Worker Model," which has been used in numerous studies, particularly those involving health and the work process (Laurell, 1984;Laurell, Noriega, Martínez, & Villegas, 1992). To give one example, Echeverría (1992) favors the use of participatory methodology for studying such topics as work and health risks.…”

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Qualitative Research in Latin America: Critical Perspectives on Health

Mercado-Martínez

2002

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

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Qualitative research is a field of knowledge and practice that is expanding continuously throughout the health area in Latin America. However, few studies have focused on evaluating qualitative research on health in the region, or on evaluating its theoretical or operational characteristics. This study examines health research in Latin America that has a critical perspective and the way it views qualitative research. Three trends or schools of thought in the health field in Latin America were identified that had both a critical perspective and that use qualitative research: social medicine, participatory action research, and sociocultural studies. Each has been described, including the ways they incorporate qualitative research. Examples of empirical studies are presented, and some criticisms are discussed. Keywords: Qualitative research in health, critical perspectives, Latin AmericaAn earlier version of this study was presented at the II International Conference for Qualitative Methodologies. International Institute for Qualitative Methodology. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, February 23-25, 2001.Acknowledgments: Critical comments received from colleagues who read an earlier version of this article were extremely helpful. Howard Waitzkin made pertinent observations and is to be thanked for his assistance. Thank you to Trudy Balch for translating the article into English.

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Participatory research on workers' health

Cited by 33 publications

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Exploring Occupational and Behavioral Risk Factors for Obesity in Firefighters: A Theoretical Framework and Study Design

Exploring Occupational and Behavioral Risk Factors for Obesity in Firefighters: A Theoretical Framework and Study Design

The Latin American Social Medicine database

Qualitative Research in Latin America: Critical Perspectives on Health

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