School Teachers: Job Stress and Job Satisfaction, Kaski, Nepal

In teaching profession, distress has been linked to dissatisfaction with job and to negative affective and professional consequences. In the present study, the attempt was made to identify the level of job stress and job satisfaction among teachers in consideration with their gender differences along with age and experiences. Study comprised of randomly selected 69 school teachers from Pokhara, Nepal. Socio economic data of the subjects were collected by questionnaire. Modified TJSQ and Modified TARSO were applied to identify the Job satisfaction and Job stress of the subjects. Data from acceptable returned questionnaires were analyzed by SPSS 17. It can be concluded from the analysis that, the school teachers were partly satisfied and experiencing mild to moderate stress from their job overall. These can be the resultant of unfavorable job condition and job types for the school teachers. Key Words: School Teacher; Job Stress; Job Satisfaction DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v1i1.5226 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 1 (2011) 27-3

The study of effective factors on some of the biologic rhythms from the view point of hospitalized patients

Many human vital actions like sleep and waken, defecation, blood pressure, body temperature, etc. are being done as rhythmic. The factors on these rhythms among hospitalized patients in the hospitals can outshine the patients recovery and hospitalization period so, the present research has been performed with the aim to study of the effective factors on some biological rhythms from point of view of hospitalized patients at medical ward of the Emam Sajad hospital of Yasouj city 2008-2009. This research is a descriptive sectional study, performed on hospitalized patients at medical wards of hospitals of Yasouj city during the years 2008-2009. Sampling method was as purposive accessible sampling and the numbers of samples were 100.0 persons. The data collection tool was questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS software and descriptive statistical tests. 68.0% and 83.0% of samples were suffering from sleep reduction and anorexia respectively. 61.0% of samples also mentioned some change in their defecation. Among environmental factors, noise in the ward with 65.0%, among personal factors, anxiety regarding recovery and obtaining health with 60.0% and among caring factors, having serum and keep awake to receive medicine with 57.1% have been effective on the sleep reduction of patients with the rates of very much and much. Regarding the effective factors on appetite reduction of patients, smelly environment and undesirable food with 21.0% each, were among the most influential factors. Regarding the effective factors on defecation reduction also lack of activity with 25.5% had the maximum role. Since the most important effective factors in biologic rhythms which are under studying are adjustable and it is possible to remove them therefore, it is necessary for the caring personnel to prepare the rest possibility and comfortability of patients in desirable manner by more accuracy and removing such factors and giving education to the patients. Key Words: Sleep; Appetite; Defecation; Biologic rhythms; Patients. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v1i1.4379 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 1 (2011) 14-1

When the exchange rate makes a difference: Noise Monitoring of Traffic Police in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

This study demonstrates that when measuring wide swings in noise over short time periods, Time Weighted Average (TWA) calculated results may vary significantly depending upon the exchange rate used. The 3 dBA exchange rate, the ACGIH recommended criteria, results in statistically significant higher values than the 5dBA exchange rate recommended by OSHA, when noise levels vary from 70 dBA to 120 dBA while measurements are taken.A field study of noise levels among the traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley was conducted in the spring of 2009.  Sampling was done at 5 high density traffic areas on and inside the Ring Road (valley perimeter road).  To collect sufficient data, hourly integrated personal and area samples were simultaneously taken with a dosimeter to identify hazardous noise areas and work locations that should be included in a hearing conservation program.  This study demonstrates the importance of taking several integrated samples over short periods of time when average noise levels vary. This study likewise illustrates that area samples may not accurately reflect personal exposure, particularly when there are large variations in temporal and areal measurements. This study is the first to collect personal noise data associated with traffic noise in Nepal.Key Words: personal noise monitoring; Integrated Sampling; 3 dBA exchange rate; traffic noise; NepalDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v1i1.4490 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 1 (2011) 7-1

Issues related to Health Promotional measures at workplace

oai:nepjol:article/4306DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v1i1.4306 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 1 (2011) 5-

When the exchange rate makes a difference: Noise Monitoring of Traffic Police in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

This study demonstrates that when measuring wide swings in noise over short time periods, Time Weighted Average (TWA) calculated results may vary significantly depending upon the exchange rate used. The 3 dBA exchange rate, the ACGIH recommended criteria, results in statistically significant higher values than the 5dBA exchange rate recommended by OSHA, when noise levels vary from 70 dBA to 120 dBA while measurements are taken.A field study of noise levels among the traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley was conducted in the spring of 2009.  Sampling was done at 5 high density traffic areas on and inside the Ring Road (valley perimeter road).  To collect sufficient data, hourly integrated personal and area samples were simultaneously taken with a dosimeter to identify hazardous noise areas and work locations that should be included in a hearing conservation program.  This study demonstrates the importance of taking several integrated samples over short periods of time when average noise levels vary. This study likewise illustrates that area samples may not accurately reflect personal exposure, particularly when there are large variations in temporal and areal measurements. This study is the first to collect personal noise data associated with traffic noise in Nepal.Key Words: personal noise monitoring; Integrated Sampling; 3 dBA exchange rate; traffic noise; NepalDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v1i1.4490 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 1 (2011) 7-1

The study of effective factors on some of the biologic rhythms from the view point of hospitalized patients

Many human vital actions like sleep and waken, defecation, blood pressure, body temperature, etc. are being done as rhythmic. The factors on these rhythms among hospitalized patients in the hospitals can outshine the patients recovery and hospitalization period so, the present research has been performed with the aim to study of the effective factors on some biological rhythms from point of view of hospitalized patients at medical ward of the Emam Sajad hospital of Yasouj city 2008-2009. This research is a descriptive sectional study, performed on hospitalized patients at medical wards of hospitals of Yasouj city during the years 2008-2009. Sampling method was as purposive accessible sampling and the numbers of samples were 100.0 persons. The data collection tool was questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS software and descriptive statistical tests. 68.0% and 83.0% of samples were suffering from sleep reduction and anorexia respectively. 61.0% of samples also mentioned some change in their defecation. Among environmental factors, noise in the ward with 65.0%, among personal factors, anxiety regarding recovery and obtaining health with 60.0% and among caring factors, having serum and keep awake to receive medicine with 57.1% have been effective on the sleep reduction of patients with the rates of very much and much. Regarding the effective factors on appetite reduction of patients, smelly environment and undesirable food with 21.0% each, were among the most influential factors. Regarding the effective factors on defecation reduction also lack of activity with 25.5% had the maximum role. Since the most important effective factors in biologic rhythms which are under studying are adjustable and it is possible to remove them therefore, it is necessary for the caring personnel to prepare the rest possibility and comfortability of patients in desirable manner by more accuracy and removing such factors and giving education to the patients. Key Words: Sleep; Appetite; Defecation; Biologic rhythms; Patients. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v1i1.4379 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 1 (2011) 14-1