Hematological Parameters of Gasoline Station Workers at Hosanna Town, Southwest Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Human exposure to benzene is associated with many adverse health effects. It is mainly related to impairment of the hematopoietic system and bone marrow suppression, causing abnormalities in hematological parameters. However, the reports obtained from different studies are contradictory,...

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Published in:Journal of blood medicine 2024-01, Vol.14, p.21
Main Authors: Kebamo, Tamirat Ersino, Yemane, Tilahun, Arkew, Mesay, Walano, Getachew Alemu, Tantu, Abinet, Abose, Ageze, Haile, Kassahun, Bawore, Solomon Gebre, Kiya, Girum Tesfaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Benzene
Comparative analysis
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Gasoline
Health aspects
Hemoglobin
Information management
Service stations (Motor vehicles)
Workers
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Summary:Background: Human exposure to benzene is associated with many adverse health effects. It is mainly related to impairment of the hematopoietic system and bone marrow suppression, causing abnormalities in hematological parameters. However, the reports obtained from different studies are contradictory, and there are little data regarding the hematological parameters of gas station workers in the study area. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the hematological parameters of gas station workers in Hosanna town, southwest Ethiopia, from May 01 to June 15, 2020. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted by involving 180 (60 gas-stations workers and 120 controls) participants. Socio-demographic and related data of the study participants were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire through face-to-face-interviews. All phases of quality assurance were maintained, and hematological parameters were determined using Uni-Cel DxH 800 automated hematological analyzer. Independent sample 7- test, Mann-Whitney Latest, and one-way ANOVA were used for data analysis. Statistical significance was declared at P
ISSN:1179-2736
1179-2736
DOI:10.2147/JBM.S444296