QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG EMPLOYEES AT THE BAKU MACHINE-BUILDING PLANT

Abstract

The article presents the results of a study conducted at the Baku Machine-Building factory. According to questionnaires SF-36 and NJ-QLQ-29, 170 workers were examined in the tool shop and gas cylinder preparation shop of the plant: those in contact with noise and vibration – 68 people, harmful factors of chemical etiology – 52 people and a control group with no contact with industrial hazards – 50 people. Among the surveyed contingent, the level of quality of life corresponded to the normal 81.75% of the entire sample, the lowest – 76.82% for tool shop workers; preparation of a gas cylinder – 83.21%. The quality of life of workers in all groups according to the indicators of the “Mental Health” scales was moderately reduced and amounted to – 67.03; 74.29; 70.52 points. The authors recommend practical healthcare practitioners include the SF-36 questionnaire when conducting medical examinations of workers to select them as a risk group with an assessment of preventive measures based on their effectiveness.