Physical problems of farm women during weeding in rose field Dr.(Mrs.) Parvez Razia1, Dr. Lawrance A.K.A.2, Lata Swarn3, J.R.F 1Prof./PI, Department of Family Resources Management, Ethelind School of Home Science, SHIATS, Allahabad (U.P.) India, 211007 2Pro VC Academics/Co-PI, SHIATS, Allahabad (U.P.) India, 211007 3Department of Family Resources Management, Ethelind School of Home Science, SHIATS, Allahabad (U.P.) India, 211007 Online published on 27 July, 2017. Abstract Weeding of rose flower field is very mind-numbing work mostly done by women workers during summer season. Physical weeding consumes a lot of energy and time full of exhaustion. The objective of the study was to find out the physical problems of women laborers while engaged in weeding of rose field activity. Total fifty one women were selected for the study. They were aged between 20–60 years. A set of Interview schedule was designed and a body map was used to identify women problems in weeding activiy. The findings showed that the cent percent farm women experienced tiredness and pain in all body parts. The 52.9 percent farm women reported pain in body during weeding of rose flower field whereas 29.4 percent farm women felt pain in body during weeding of rose flower field and very minimum17.6 percent farm women felt pain in body during weeding of rose flower field. 50.9 percent farm women felt moderate pain due to scratches whereas 29.4 percent farm women felt light pain due to scratches and very minimum 19.7 percent farm women felt severe pain due to scratches. Top Keywords Weeding, Rose, Injuries, Impact, Scratches, Fatigue. Top |