Survey Analysis Of Common Foot Problems Among Hotel Employees In Delhi-Ncr

Abstract

Background: Importance of proper foot care in general should be a concern for people as  foot problems causes hindrances in their day to day activities. The problem actually becomes  a major concern when it does not allow a person to function at their workplace. For decades  people have had to suffer from many foot problems that occur due to the fact that they have to  either be in constant standing position or in constant motion at their workplace. Objectives:  The study identified the different types of foot and health problems seen in hotel employees  and its relation with footwear. Methodology: This study falls within a quantitative research  approach. To determine the foot problems in hotel employees, data collection was done  at four different hotels. The variables responsible for causing foot problems were listed in  a questionnaire and were analyzed in relation to the workplace using a cause and effect  correlational quantitative design. The sample size taken was 32. Sampling technique used was  a random probability sampling method. Of the total participants 62.5% were male and the  rest 37.5% were female. The participants were in the age bracket of 19-48 years. The locale  for data collection was Five Star Hotels in Delhi NCR region. The results were analyzed on  the basis of footwear and department employee worked in. Results: In this study it was found  that 87.5% of the participants had to stand for more than 6 hours at their workplace. Blisters  with 41.4% and Corn with 34.5% were found to be the most common foot problem faced by  Hotel Employees. Swelling, Back Pain and Muscle Fatigue were the most common Health  Related issues found among Hotel Employees with existing Foot Problems. Conclusion: Every  organization needs to assess the footwear used by their employees and make them wear  footwear which is comfortable, better fitting, have soft mattress. Also the organization needs  to ensure that while working an employee practices good amount of ergonomic principles,  incorporate breaks during his shift and follow better gait practices.