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Lassa Fever Infection among Healthcare Workers during the 2018 Outbreak in Nigeria 2018年尼日利亚疫情期间卫生保健工作者中的拉沙热感染

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Pub Date : 2023-07-04 DOI: 10.3126/ijosh.v13i3.44269

E. Ogbaini-Emovon, F. Erah, Emmanuel Friday Osagiede, C. Nnadi, Y. Ogbetere, E. Tobin, D. Asogun, Martha Okonofua, G. Akpede, P. Akhideno, C. Erameh, M. Rafiu, W. Ovienria, C. Ephraim-Ogbaini, C. Ojide, U. Unigwe, F. Ireye, S. Günther, S. Duraffour, S. Okogbenin

{"title":"Lassa Fever Infection among Healthcare Workers during the 2018 Outbreak in Nigeria","authors":"E. Ogbaini-Emovon, F. Erah, Emmanuel Friday Osagiede, C. Nnadi, Y. Ogbetere, E. Tobin, D. Asogun, Martha Okonofua, G. Akpede, P. Akhideno, C. Erameh, M. Rafiu, W. Ovienria, C. Ephraim-Ogbaini, C. Ojide, U. Unigwe, F. Ireye, S. Günther, S. Duraffour, S. Okogbenin","doi":"10.3126/ijosh.v13i3.44269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v13i3.44269","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are potentially exposed to infection during viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks. In the wake of 2018, Nigeria experienced an unprecedented surge in cases of Lassa fever (LF), which affected HCWs. To guide infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies in similar settings, we characterize HCWs' infection and describe the gaps in IPC standards and practices during the outbreak.\u0000Methods: Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, interview, and review of case notes of 21 HCW with laboratory-confirmed Lassa fever who were treated at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH) Irrua and the Alex-Ekwemen Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AEFETHA), between 1st January and 27th May 2018. Information collected was the patients' socio-demographic characteristics, date of potential exposure and onset of illness, nature, and type of exposure, clinical features, outcome, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and personnel IPC training and were analyzed using descriptive statistics with Microsoft Excel.\u0000Results: The study included 21 HCWs, and 12 (57.14%) were doctors. The case fatality rate was 23%. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of the HCWs could describe a likely procedure leading to their exposure and infection. Among 13 HCWs, 85% had multiple blood and body fluids exposure, while 15% had needle stick injury or scalpel cut. About one-fifth of the participants had received some IPC training.\u0000Conclusion: Limited IPC adherence and inappropriate risk assessment were identified as factors leading to Lassa fever exposure and infection among HCWs. There is an urgent need to provide IPC training for all HCWs and to ensure an adequate supply of IPC materials to all healthcare facilities as part of emergency preparedness, especially in LF endemic areas.","PeriodicalId":34250,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health","volume":"64 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77248197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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HPLC analysis of biomarkers of Toluene and Xylene in human urine samples 人尿液中甲苯和二甲苯生物标志物的HPLC分析

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Pub Date : 2023-07-04 DOI: 10.3126/ijosh.v13i3.46615

P. Maurya, A. Yadav, P. Maurya

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Mental Health among Automobile industry workers in Chennai – A Cross-sectional study from a Single Industrial unit 金奈汽车工业工人的心理健康状况——来自单一工业单位的横断面研究

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Pub Date : 2023-07-04 DOI: 10.3126/ijosh.v13i3.47093

Jeevanesan Vinoth, S. Balaji, Dinesh Kumar Ganesan, T. Jain

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Heat Stress Vulnerability Among Small-Scale Factory Workers and Adaptive Strategies in Ahmedabad: a Cross Sectional Study 艾哈迈达巴德小规模工厂工人的热应激脆弱性及其适应策略:一项横断面研究

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Pub Date : 2023-07-04 DOI: 10.3126/ijosh.v13i3.44241

Hardik R. Parmar, N. Gawde

{"title":"Heat Stress Vulnerability Among Small-Scale Factory Workers and Adaptive Strategies in Ahmedabad: a Cross Sectional Study","authors":"Hardik R. Parmar, N. Gawde","doi":"10.3126/ijosh.v13i3.44241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v13i3.44241","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Global warming is likely to affect certain groups such as workers in heat-producing industries. With limited research exploring such an important area, this study aimed to explore the heat stress vulnerability and adaptive strategies of indoor small-scale factory workers.\u0000Methods: This was a cross-sectional study and a mixed-method approach was used. The study setting was small-scale factory units. The quantitative component included environmental and biological monitoring from six units of steel rolling mills and foundry in the summer and winter seasons. The study was conducted during the period of November-2018 and May 2019. Heat stress was measured among workers using a portable Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) meter. The physiological parameters of workers were also measured. The qualitative component included in-depth interviews of workers and supervisors from eleven units.\u0000Results: The maximum temperatures recorded at steel rolling mills and foundry crossed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) threshold (27.5℃) in summer as well as winter. The mean WBGT at the steel rolling mill recorded 31.5℃. The physiological measurements of workers also crossed the threshold level for heart rate and oral temperature in steel rolling and foundry units. The units had mechanisms to dissipate heat but lack a temperature monitoring mechanism inside the units. The workers wore lighter or fewer clothes as an adaptive measure but uncomfortable PPEs in foundry units were avoided.\u0000Conclusion: Heat stress in small-scale industry units was found high and there is a high need to develop specific strategies for such vulnerably high heat-exposed groups.","PeriodicalId":34250,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88061034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Subjective Burden and Task Performance during Simulated Long Working Hours 模拟长时间工作的主观负担与任务绩效

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Pub Date : 2023-06-27 DOI: 10.2486/josh.josh-2023-0002-ta

Xinxin Liu, Hiroki Ikeda, Fuyuki Oyama, Yukimitsu Nishimura, Masaya Takahashi

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Proposal of Support Application Software to Implement Hazard Identification of Machinery for Small and Medium-Sized Business Sites 支持应用软件实现中小企业场所机械危害识别的建议

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Pub Date : 2023-06-12 DOI: 10.2486/josh.josh-2022-0032-ji

Toshiro Hoshi, Kazu Irisawa, Tetsuya Kimura, Tsuyoshi Saito, K. Hamajima, H. Ikeda

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脊髄損傷者用動力付外骨格型機器のプロトタイプ開発开发用于脊髓损伤者的动力外骨骼装置原型

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Pub Date : 2023-05-22 DOI: 10.2486/josh.josh-2022-0029-ji

H. Oyama, H. Ikeda

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事業所のエアロゾル感染予防に向けた調査手法の提案と実証针对事业所的气溶胶感染预防的调查手法的提案和实证

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Pub Date : 2023-04-29 DOI: 10.2486/josh.josh-2022-0024-cho

Yo Ishigaki, Tatsuo Kato

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Proposal of Implementation Support Method and Means for Hazard Identification at the Design Phase of Machinery 机械设计阶段危害识别的实施支持方法和手段建议

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Pub Date : 2023-04-27 DOI: 10.2486/josh.josh-2022-0028-ji

Tsuyoshi Saito, K. Hamajima, H. Ikeda

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Evaluation of the knowledge of sun exposure and sun protective measures in healthcare workers 对医务人员日晒知识和防晒措施的评价

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Pub Date : 2023-03-15 DOI: 10.3126/ijosh.v13i2.43305

E. Aryal, P. Shrestha, Sujan Gautam

{"title":"Evaluation of the knowledge of sun exposure and sun protective measures in healthcare workers","authors":"E. Aryal, P. Shrestha, Sujan Gautam","doi":"10.3126/ijosh.v13i2.43305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v13i2.43305","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation has a great impact on human life. The sun has always played an important role in Asian culture, so much so, that it is often prayed to as a God. Prolonged sun exposure can cause extensive and chronic harmful effects. Healthcare personnel is supposed to have good knowledge regarding sun protection as they play a key role in society disseminating knowledge to the general public. There are limited data regarding the knowledge of sun protection and sunscreen practice among health care workers.\u0000Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out from June to October 2020 on healthcare workers (medical staff) in Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital. A questionnaire was distributed to the target study population without disturbing or hampering the healthcare worker’s duty.\u0000Results: Out of a total of 264 participants in the study, 84 (31.8%) were male and 180 (68.2%) were female. The knowledge of proper terminology for SPF (Sun Protection Factor) was noted in 196 (74.2%) and 57 (21.6%) agreed that the value of SPF was related to age. No significant difference was noted regarding knowledge about the time of sun exposure for Vitamin D synthesis. No significant differences were found in practices of sunscreen use for purposes of fairness, or prevention of tanning, wrinkle, mole, and skin cancer.\u0000Conclusion: A higher level of education was associated with better knowledge and proper abiding practices regarding sunscreen use. As healthcare workers play a key role in distributing information in society, they should be targeted in education campaigns regarding sun exposure and sun protection measures; with these efforts focused more on nurses and medical officers.","PeriodicalId":34250,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86897912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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