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Hulya Saygi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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occupational health of turkish aegean small scale Fishermen
Occupational Medicine, 2012Co-Authors: Fatih Percin, Okan Akyol, A Davas, Hulya SaygiAbstract:BACKGROUND: Fishing has always been a dangerous occupation, and numerous factors have a direct or indirect impact on the health of fisherman. AIMS: To examine the health, safety and working conditions of small-scale fishing fleets in the Turkish Aegean Sea coasts. METHODS: Data were obtained from a questionnaire distributed to a random sample of small-scale Fishermen along the Aegean Sea coast. Data collection took place between September 2009 and January 2010. RESULTS: Out of 5714 Aegean Sea small-scale Fishermen, 1166 from 76 fishing ports participated. Twenty-nine per cent of Fishermen did not have any social security cover. The most prevalent health problems (using International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision [ICD-10]) found were musculoskeletal problems (e.g. discopathies, muscular strain, rheumatism) and eye, ear-nose, digestive and urinary system problems. Alcohol consumption was high (68%) in Fishermen and 72% reported that they smoked more during fishing trips. Health problems appeared to be associated with a number of factors including migrant status, income satisfaction, rank, type of fishing and cumulative work per year. CONCLUSIONS: In Turkey, small-scale Fishermen experience a significant number of health problems and have unhealthy lifestyles. Interventions designed to improve working conditions of small-scale Fishermen could help to reduce the number of occupational injuries, which in turn may impact positively on their health. Prevention policies to reduce alcohol and tobacco consumption should also be developed. Language: en
Ingrid Van Putten - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the role of patron client relations on the fishing behaviour of artisanal Fishermen in the spermonde archipelago indonesia
Marine Policy, 2016Co-Authors: Sara Minarro, Gabriela Navarrete Forero, Hauke Reuter, Ingrid Van PuttenAbstract:Patron-client systems are ubiquitous in small-scale fisheries and are thought to have an important role on the way marine resources are exploited. With the aim of identifying key differences between Fishermen with a patron and independent Fishermen, questionnaires were used to obtain individual socio-demographic characteristics and perceptions of fishing behaviour of Fishermen in Spermonde (Indonesia). Catch assessments of landings were carried out and differences between dependent and independent Fishermen evaluated. Fishermen with patrons had more valuable catch with a higher portion of live fish while independent Fishermen were more engaged in subsistence fishing. Fishermen with patrons had higher turnovers than independent Fishermen, but this result was contested after accounting for additional costs resulting from their indebtedness. Comparison between perceived and empirically measured data showed that Fishermen with patrons underestimated their expected daily catch. The results suggest that belonging to the patron-client system affects fishing behaviour by making Fishermen use less diversified gears and increase their focus on commercial fishing. The consequence of this is an apparent reduced amount of seafood provision for the household and possibly greater ecological impact due to the use of cyanide, a destructive fishing method. While the patron-client system has gained attention as a potential institution to promote sustainable exploitation practices, the data analysed here suggest that the patron-client relationship indirectly causes a worse environmental impact by encouraging higher exploitation rates. The implications are that bringing the patron-client system on board sustainable fishing policies may require context-dependent considerations of cultural obstacles and social complexities.
Fatih Percin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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occupational health of turkish aegean small scale Fishermen
Occupational Medicine, 2012Co-Authors: Fatih Percin, Okan Akyol, A Davas, Hulya SaygiAbstract:BACKGROUND: Fishing has always been a dangerous occupation, and numerous factors have a direct or indirect impact on the health of fisherman. AIMS: To examine the health, safety and working conditions of small-scale fishing fleets in the Turkish Aegean Sea coasts. METHODS: Data were obtained from a questionnaire distributed to a random sample of small-scale Fishermen along the Aegean Sea coast. Data collection took place between September 2009 and January 2010. RESULTS: Out of 5714 Aegean Sea small-scale Fishermen, 1166 from 76 fishing ports participated. Twenty-nine per cent of Fishermen did not have any social security cover. The most prevalent health problems (using International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision [ICD-10]) found were musculoskeletal problems (e.g. discopathies, muscular strain, rheumatism) and eye, ear-nose, digestive and urinary system problems. Alcohol consumption was high (68%) in Fishermen and 72% reported that they smoked more during fishing trips. Health problems appeared to be associated with a number of factors including migrant status, income satisfaction, rank, type of fishing and cumulative work per year. CONCLUSIONS: In Turkey, small-scale Fishermen experience a significant number of health problems and have unhealthy lifestyles. Interventions designed to improve working conditions of small-scale Fishermen could help to reduce the number of occupational injuries, which in turn may impact positively on their health. Prevention policies to reduce alcohol and tobacco consumption should also be developed. Language: en
Larissa Rosa Oliveira - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The human dimension of the conflict between Fishermen and South American sea lions in southern Brazil
Hydrobiologia, 2016Co-Authors: Ana Carolina Pont, Silvio Marchini, Mônica Tais Engel, Rodrigo Machado, Enrique A. Crespo, Mariano Coscarella, Marina Schmidt Dalzochio, Larissa Rosa OliveiraAbstract:We analysed the Fishermen’s perceptions on the South American sea lions ( Otaria flavescens ) and its interactions with the local fishery close to the Wildlife Refuge of Ilha dos Lobos , a marine protected area in southern Brazil. Sea lions prey upon the same resources targeted by the Fishermen. They repeatedly hunt on the nets and consequently damage them. In response, Fishermen persecute sea lions. However, in conflicts with high-profile animals, the perceived damage often exceeds the actual evidence. Results from 100 interviews revealed that Fishermen’s perception of damage and their attitudes were affected by age, hierarchical position in the crew, if fishing was the only source of income, and level of formal education. Greater perception of damage and more negative attitude were found among older, less educated sailor Fishermen who had no other source of income besides fishing. The average fisherman had a relatively good knowledge about sea lions, but also a negative attitude towards them. We recommend actions addressing these negative attitudes through environmental education, with emphasis on adjusting exaggerated perceptions of impact and the potential of the species for wildlife tourism, as a vital step towards the conciliation of sustainable fisheries and O. flavescens conservation in the Brazilian coast.
Sara Minarro - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the role of patron client relations on the fishing behaviour of artisanal Fishermen in the spermonde archipelago indonesia
Marine Policy, 2016Co-Authors: Sara Minarro, Gabriela Navarrete Forero, Hauke Reuter, Ingrid Van PuttenAbstract:Patron-client systems are ubiquitous in small-scale fisheries and are thought to have an important role on the way marine resources are exploited. With the aim of identifying key differences between Fishermen with a patron and independent Fishermen, questionnaires were used to obtain individual socio-demographic characteristics and perceptions of fishing behaviour of Fishermen in Spermonde (Indonesia). Catch assessments of landings were carried out and differences between dependent and independent Fishermen evaluated. Fishermen with patrons had more valuable catch with a higher portion of live fish while independent Fishermen were more engaged in subsistence fishing. Fishermen with patrons had higher turnovers than independent Fishermen, but this result was contested after accounting for additional costs resulting from their indebtedness. Comparison between perceived and empirically measured data showed that Fishermen with patrons underestimated their expected daily catch. The results suggest that belonging to the patron-client system affects fishing behaviour by making Fishermen use less diversified gears and increase their focus on commercial fishing. The consequence of this is an apparent reduced amount of seafood provision for the household and possibly greater ecological impact due to the use of cyanide, a destructive fishing method. While the patron-client system has gained attention as a potential institution to promote sustainable exploitation practices, the data analysed here suggest that the patron-client relationship indirectly causes a worse environmental impact by encouraging higher exploitation rates. The implications are that bringing the patron-client system on board sustainable fishing policies may require context-dependent considerations of cultural obstacles and social complexities.
