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Abstract
Background: Some jobs are possible causes for reproductive problems. The female reproductive health is strongly depending on behavioral and biological health condition. This study aimed to explore the experience of female health care workers regarding the effect of occupational hazards on reproductive health. Study design: A descriptive cross sectional study design was utilized. Setting: The units in the Oncology Center at Mansoura University. Study subject: A purposive sample of 113 female health care workers Tools: Tool (1): A structured interview questionnaire. Tool (2): Female health care workers’ experience regarding effects of occupational hazards on reproductive health. Results: showed that more than two thirds of the studied sample had good total knowledge level regarding occupational hazards. Also, about two thirds of them reported that they need more educational training courses. More than three quarters of them had positive experience. Conclusion: The study concluded that the majority of the studied female health care workers did not suffer from noticeable side effects of occupational hazards on their reproductive health. There were many workplace factors, rather than knowledge, affect exposure to the occupational hazards. Recommendations Providing appropriate educational training courses about occupational hazards and their effect on reproductive health. Encourage female health care workers to submit a report of any occupational hazards’ exposure.