Abstract：
We piloted the development and implementation of a multifaceted intervention package for improving respiratory health among textile workers using a pre-post design at six mills in Karachi. The intervention, implemented following a baseline survey (n = 498), included health and safety training of workers and managers, promotion of cotton dust control measures, and the provision of facemasks. Follow-up surveys were conducted at 1, 6, and 12 months post-intervention. Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) scores and respiratory symptoms were assessed through a questionnaire and spirometry was conducted. The intervention was provided to 230 workers and led to an improvement in KAP scores that was more likely among workers with a higher educational status, spinners, smokers, those with a permanent employment status, working in morning shifts, and with ⩾5 years of textile experience. We found the intervention acceptable and feasible in these textile mills henceforth, trials are required to determine its effectiveness.
摘要：
我们在卡拉奇的六家工厂试行了一项多方面的干预措施的开发和实施，以改善纺织工人的呼吸健康。干预,在基线调查(n=498)后实施，包括工人和管理人员的健康和安全培训，推广棉花粉尘控制措施，和提供口罩。随访调查在干预后1、6和12个月进行。知识,态度,通过问卷调查和肺活量测定评估实践(KAP)评分和呼吸道症状.该干预措施提供给230名工人，并导致KAP分数的提高，这在受过高等教育的工人中更有可能，微调器,吸烟者,那些有永久就业地位的人，在早班工作，并拥有5年的纺织经验。我们发现这些纺织厂今后的干预措施是可以接受和可行的，需要进行试验以确定其有效性。
