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Published on 26 de septiembre de 2025 | http://doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2025.08.3105
Adaptation and content validity of a battery of questionnaires for identifying occupational conditions among Chilean artisanal and small-scale miners
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Summary of the battery of questionnaires evaluated.
| General employment and working conditions | Working conditions in contexts of informality | Employment, working, sanitary and environmental conditions. | 32 | 10 |
| Exposure to UV radiation and heat | Perception of exposure to thermal and radiation conditions | Exposure to UV radiation and heat, use of PPE, health associated with radiation and heat. | 21 | 9 |
| Exposure to silica | Perception of respiratory risk associated with silica dust exposure | Occupational exposure to dust, control and prevention measures, use of personal protective equipment, access to silica monitoring. | 17 | 9 |
| Noise exposure and hearing health | Perception of exposure to occupational noise and auditory effects | Occupational exposure to high intensity, continuous and impulsive noise, use of personal protective equipment. | 40 | 8 |
| Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Conditions | Perception of exposure to occupational noise and auditory effects | Vibration, load handling, static postures, and musculoskeletal pain. | 21 | 8 |
| Exposure to diesel fuel | Perceived exposure to diesel exhaust fumes | Use of diesel in machinery and ventilation. | 4 | 9 |
| Exposure to biological agents | Perceived exposure to biohazards from animal or zoonotic contact | Contact with vectors and animals, zoonotic risk. | 7 | 8 |
| Exposure to chemical agents (pesticides) | Perception of occupational exposure to chemical substances | Use, application, protection and health effects of pesticides and heavy metals. | 14 | 8 |
UV, ultraviolet. PPE, personal protective equipment.
Source: Prepared by the authors fo this study.