The HRRBM significantly decreased the health care costs
of individuals and significantly improved knowledge, attitudes,
and practices. The percentage of physical symptoms
was reduced and the use of PPE increased after intervention
in the intervention group compared with the control group.
Some scavengers working in open dump sites may face the
risk of exposure to solid waste. Therefore, PPE and personal
hygiene are important in reducing health risks among the
scavengers. Results indicate that the health risk behaviors of
smoking, alcohol consumption, getting food from the dump
site and cooking it at the dump site, and inadequate cooking
may endanger the health of the scavengers. In conclusion, it
is important that scavengers exposed to solid waste at dump
sites follow safety recommendations concerning routine work
at these sites to help reduce health risks. It is also important
that site coordinators distribute health and safety material and
monitor work safety practices. More research on this topic
must be conducted, especially regarding health care.