Common Mental Health Disorders among Informal Waste Pickers in Johannesburg, South Africa 2018-A Cross-Sectional Study.

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Waste-picking is an income-generating opportunity for individuals living in poverty. Waste picking is associated with a range of risk factors for common mental disorders (CMD). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with CMD among waste pickers in Johannesburg. A cross-sectional study analyzed secondary data for 365 waste pickers. A validated Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) was used to assess CMD. Multivariable logistic regression was fitted to identify factors associated with CMD. The overall prevalence of CMD among waste pickers was 37.3%. The odds of having CMD were 2.5 and 3.2 higher in females and cigarette smokers, respectively ( = 0.019 and = 0.003). Life enjoyment (Adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.54, = 0.02) and a good quality of life (aOR 0.34, ≤ 0.001) were associated with lower odds of CMD. The high prevalence of CMD among waste pickers was significantly associated with cigarette smoking, being female, not enjoying life, and a poor quality of life. Mental health awareness of CMD will assist with the prevention, early detection, and comprehensive management of CMD among waste pickers.
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Authors Makhubele, Matimba;Ravhuhali, Khuliso;Kuonza, Lazarus;Mathee, Angela;Kgalamono, Spo;Made, Felix;Tlotleng, Nohlanhla;Kootbodien, Tahira;Ntlebi, Vusi;Wilson, Kerry;Naicker, Nisha;
Journal International journal of environmental research and public health
Year 2019
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E2618
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waste pickers common mental disorders landfill sites ionic liquid methyl methacrylate empty fruit bunch regenerated cellulose

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