Occupational Hazards Among Women Street Vendors In Mysuru, India

Bhavana V

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.62644

Occupational Hazards Among Women Street Vendors In Mysuru, India

Author(s)	Dr. Bhavana V
Country	India
Abstract	Women street vendors form a critical but vulnerable segment of the urban informal economy in India. Despite their substantial economic contributions, they face multifaceted health challenges stemming from poor working conditions, inadequate occupational safety measures, and limited access to healthcare services. This study examines the health status and occupational health risks among women street vendors in Devaraja Market, Mysuru. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 60 women street vendors using snowball sampling. Data were collected through structured interviews covering sociodemographic characteristics, physical and mental health issues, working conditions, access to basic facilities, and healthcare services. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The majority of vendors (81.7%) were married, worked full-time daily (86.7%), and operated from households with 5–6 members (50%). Common health issues included acidity (78.3%), back pain (70%), joint pain (68.3%), and headaches (65%). Access to basic occupational health facilities was severely limited: only 11.7% had access to drinking water, 6.7% to toilet facilities, and 21.7% to shelter provisions. Additionally, 66.7% reported no health precaution training, and 41.7% sought shelter support as their primary expectation from government. Women street vendors in Devaraja Market operate under conditions that perpetuate occupational health hazards with minimal access to preventive and curative health services. A comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach involving government authorities, municipal corporations, non-governmental organizations, and community groups is essential to address their health and welfare needs. This study contributes to evidence-based policymaking for informal sector worker protection
Keywords	street vending, women workers, occupational health, informal economy, urban India, social work
Field	Sociology > Health
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-05
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.62644

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