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Women make up over 90 percent of approximately 290,000 garment workers in Cambodia. Based on a survey of 981 female garment workers and 80 human resource and administrative personnel, this study explores attitudes and practices around health and nutrition, breast feeding and childcare, personal security, harassment, workplace relations, and conflict resolution. Findings show that fainting and feeling dizzy is the second most common cause of sick leave. This is related to not eating enough and being affected by chemicals and cloth debris. (The first cause of sick leave is fever.) Women workers also spoke of sexual harassment and violence on the way to work. 9.3 percent of workers surveyed stated that they or a close personal friend had been attacked and raped in roads near the factories in the previous year. 80 percent of women workers surveyed said they would like facilities for breastfeeding. To address these specific issues, the report recommends that workers are provided with sufficient breaks so that they can eat properly; that they receive protective clothing for working close to chemicals, that nursing rooms be provided and one hour of breast feeding allowed, and transportation be given to workers who work overtime after dark.
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