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Occupational and Non-Occupational Exposure to Chromium Induces Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage in the Population Near Kanpur Tanneries. 坎普尔制革厂附近人群的职业性和非职业性铬暴露诱导氧化应激和DNA损伤。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_43_24
Pragya Verma, Phool G Yadav, Kumari Pragati, Ramji Dubey
{"title":"Occupational and Non-Occupational Exposure to Chromium Induces Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage in the Population Near Kanpur Tanneries.","authors":"Pragya Verma, Phool G Yadav, Kumari Pragati, Ramji Dubey","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_43_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_43_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The chrome tanning method is widely used in the Indian tannery industry. Workers from these tanneries are directly exposed to Cr compounds due to inadequate safety measures and knowledge.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to examine oxidative stress and DNA damage in tannery workers in Kanpur exposed to Cr both in the workplace and outside of it in terms of health.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Blood samples were collected from the people of Jajmau, Kanpur, India. The study population was divided into three distinct categories. Group I comprised 100 individuals occupationally exposed to chromium (Cr) in tannery industries. Group II included 100 individuals who resided near tannery industries but were not occupationally exposed to Cr. Finally, Group III contained 100 healthy individuals who had never been exposed to Cr. Inductively coupled plasma‒mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to measure Cr in all blood samples. Malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) concentrations were used to quantify oxidative stress. A comet assay was used to determine the extent of DNA damage, and the lengths of comet tails in both the exposed and control groups were measured.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Cr, MDA, SOD, and DNA damage levels were significantly greater in the exposed groups than in the control groups (<i>P</i> < 0.001), whereas GSH levels were significantly lower (<i>P</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study's findings indicate that timely identification of the detrimental impacts of Cr on individuals employed in tanneries is highly important for mitigating health risks and minimizing exposure.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":"25-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12017675/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144031840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Asymptomatic Small Airway Obstruction in Nonsmoking Traffic Police Personnel of Central Karnataka: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. 卡纳塔克邦中部非吸烟交警人员无症状小气道阻塞:一项比较横断面研究
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_282_23
Priyadarshini S Raykar, Kushal Bondade, J Rakesh, Anup Banur, Eti Ajith
{"title":"Asymptomatic Small Airway Obstruction in Nonsmoking Traffic Police Personnel of Central Karnataka: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Priyadarshini S Raykar, Kushal Bondade, J Rakesh, Anup Banur, Eti Ajith","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_282_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_282_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Air pollution is one of the key global health and environmental concern. It has been ranked among top five global risk factor of mortality by health effect institute. Long-term exposure to air pollution can cause respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive airway disease. This study aims to determine lung function test parameters in traffic police personnel.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study of sample size 104 was conducted among traffic police personnel (52) and general police personnel (52) in central Karnataka. An interviewer administered questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic details, body mass index (BMI), work experience in years, and lung function parameters assessed by using spirometry was recorded. The spirometric parameters between exposed and nonexposed groups were compared by the independent T test, and the odds ratio was calculated to measure the strength of association.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean duration of active service in the traffic police personnel was 3.8 ± 4.95 years. FEV1 was significantly lower in traffic policemen (3.08 L) as against the general policemen (3.25 L). FEF 25-75 was also lower in traffic policemen (3.27 L) as compared to general policemen (3.90 L) (<i>P</i> value = 0.004, CI-0.19-1.06). FEV1/FVC (%) among traffic policemen (84.9%) was lower when compared to general policemen (88.7%) (<i>P</i> value = 0.0011, CI-1.59 to 6.12). The odds of having small airway obstruction in traffic policemen were 4.2 times (<i>P</i> value = 0.001, CI-1.74 to 10.10) more than the general policemen.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study showed that the traffic policemen had significant small airway obstruction without any respiratory symptoms. Early recognition of small airway disease and prevention of further exposure by personal protective measures and administrative controls can prevent progression to severe chronic airway disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":"21-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12017667/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144057336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Determinants of Occupational Stress among Non-Gazetted CRPF Jawans - A Cross-Sectional Study. 非宪报军人职业压力的决定因素-横断面研究。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_92_24
Gunjan Singh, Manushi Srivastava, Mona Srivastava, Pradyumn Srivastava, Priya Srivastava
{"title":"Determinants of Occupational Stress among Non-Gazetted CRPF Jawans - A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Gunjan Singh, Manushi Srivastava, Mona Srivastava, Pradyumn Srivastava, Priya Srivastava","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_92_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_92_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>All occupations are associated with stress, but defence service is significantly more stressful than others. However, there are very few studies focusing on occupational stress in the defence force in the existing literature. The present study aims to assess the prevalence of occupational stress among Non-Gazetted Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Jawans and identify the factors influencing it.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted in the 148<sup>th</sup> battalion of CRPF in India, including 353 Non-Gazetted Officers as participants. The study utilized a questionnaire containing the occupational stress scale developed by Srivastava and Singh in 1984. Descriptive statistics, Chi square, and logistic regression were employed to achieve the study objectives.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study found that nearly three-fourths of the Non-Gazetted Officers experienced moderate occupational stress, while approximately 2% of officers reported high occupational stress. Factors significantly associated with stress included age at marriage, physical separation from family, insufficient time for family, involvement in hazardous activities, and additional sources of family income.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study successfully met its objective of assessing the prevalence of occupational stress among Non-Gazetted CRPF Jawans and identifying the factors influencing it. These results underscore the necessity for family support programs and organizational-level interventions, such as regular counseling, improved recreational facilities, and adequate rest, to help officers alleviate stress effectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":"32-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12017670/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144040270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Visual Status, Ocular Profiles and Associated Quality of Life of Workers in the Weaving Community of Salem District, Tamil Nadu, South India. 南印度泰米尔纳德邦塞勒姆地区纺织社区工人的视力状况、眼部轮廓和相关生活质量。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_249_23
Murtuza E Madraswala, Vanessa R Moodley, Khathutshelo P Mashige
{"title":"Visual Status, Ocular Profiles and Associated Quality of Life of Workers in the Weaving Community of Salem District, Tamil Nadu, South India.","authors":"Murtuza E Madraswala, Vanessa R Moodley, Khathutshelo P Mashige","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_249_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_249_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the visual status, ocular profiles, and associated quality of life (QoL) among workers in the weaving community of Salem District, Tamil Nadu, South India.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study was conducted in rural weaving and textile factories within Salem District, South India, focusing on weaving-related work. From an estimated population of 8,010 employees, 1,230 participants were selected for the study. Three suitable factories were chosen after obtaining appropriate permissions. The inclusion criteria were workers aged 18-60 years actively involved in production roles, while administrative staff were excluded. Visual acuity, was assessed, and refractive errors, including myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism, were measured. Visual impairment was defined as a visual acuity of less than 6/12 in either eye. For participants under 40 years of age, additional evaluations included near point of accommodation and near point of convergence. Comprehensive data collection involved recording demographic information, conducting detained eye examination, and assessing quality of life using the low vision quality of life questionnaire (LVQOL).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 1,230 participants, with a mean age of 39.46 ± 10.84 years, of whom 74.4% were male. Visual impairment (VI) was observed in 35.04% of participants, with the majority (83.75%) of Vi cases had uncorrected refractive errors (URE) and 7.19% had cataracts. Visual impairment was more prevalent in the 51-60 age group, affecting 48.1% of individuals in this category. Females demonstrated higher odds of spectacle usage compared to males (OR 0.729, 95% CI 0.548-0.969), especially among workers in sewing and presser roles. A low mean near point of convergence (NPC) of 8.84 ± 3.29 cm was noted, with 36% of participants exhibiting reduced amplitudes of accommodation. Color vision defects were identified in 6.0% of females and 4.6% of males. A significant associations was found between occupation, gender, and spectacle usage (X2, N = 122, <i>P</i> = 0.029). Quality of life, as measured by the LVQOL, ranged from 1.8 to 5.0, with a mean score of 4.386 ± 0.6445. A statistically significant correlation was identified between presenting visual acuity and LVQOL scores, indicating that participants with visual impairment had lower overall LVQOL scores (Spearman correlation, <i>P</i> < 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Uncorrected refractive error (URE) emerged out as the primary cause of visual impairment among workers in the weaving industry. Additionally, presenting visual acuity significantly influenced the quality of life (QoL) of participants. These findings underscore the urgent need for timely interventions to enhance both worker performance and overall QoL within the weaving industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":"65-69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12017673/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144038166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders among South Asian Brick Kiln Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 南亚砖窑工人肌肉骨骼疾病的患病率和危险因素:系统回顾和荟萃分析。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_158_24
Mantu Paira, Bela Das
{"title":"Prevalence and Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders among South Asian Brick Kiln Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Mantu Paira, Bela Das","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_158_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_158_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a global health concern affecting various professions, particularly manual laborers, such as brick kiln workers (BkWs) predominantly in South Asia. However, limited research has been conducted on the prevalence of MSDs and associated risk factors among BkW. This study aims to determine the prevalence of MSDs among BkW and identify associated risk factors. We used a systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis (MA) to synthesize the existing literature on the MSDs of BkW. The Boolean search technique was used to extract sources from electronic databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science). Only peer-reviewed research articles on work-related MSDs (WMSDs) of BkW in the English language have been considered. We calculated the standard error and prevalence rate of MSDs in each body part for the MA. Our initial search yielded 40 articles, of which 13 were eligible for SR and 11 for MA. The majority of studies stemmed from India, and few from Nepal and Pakistan. The highest WMSDs were found to be lower back (76.27%; 95% CI 66.15-86.40), shoulders (61.91%; 95% CI 46.62-77.19), wrist/hand (59.94%; 95% CI 45.30-74.58), and knees (55.55%; 95% CI 36.93-74.18) among BkW. The significant risk factors for WMSDs included low body mass index (BMI), age, sex, posture, repetition, working duration, and experience. BKWs had high prevalence outcomes on WMSDs in the lower back, shoulders, knees, and wrists but the evidence for risk factors related to MSDs was low in these studies. Further research and preventive measures are crucial for safeguarding the health and well-being of these workers.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":"4-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12017674/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Long Working Hours - Health and Productivity. 长时间工作-健康和生产力。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_84_25
Bobby Joseph, Rajgopal Thirumalai
{"title":"Long Working Hours - Health and Productivity.","authors":"Bobby Joseph, Rajgopal Thirumalai","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_84_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_84_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12017679/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144049190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Morbidity Profile, Economic Impact, and Social Security Scheme Utilisation of Occupational Injuries in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangalore, Karnataka. 卡纳塔克邦邦班加罗尔一家三级护理医院职业伤害的发病率概况、经济影响和社会保障计划利用情况。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_104_24
Alen Roy, Thomson C Davis, Bobby Joseph
{"title":"Morbidity Profile, Economic Impact, and Social Security Scheme Utilisation of Occupational Injuries in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangalore, Karnataka.","authors":"Alen Roy, Thomson C Davis, Bobby Joseph","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_104_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_104_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Occupational injuries pose a critical challenge amid India's rapid industrialization. National Programme on Occupational Diseases Quadrant I reports alarming global statistics, with India contributing significantly to the burden. Injuries impose a significant financial burden on individual households, leading to substantial out-of-pocket expenditures (OOPE) causing severe financial distress for the families of the victims. This study explores the profile and economic ramifications of such injuries, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional mixed methods study, conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Bangalore, Karnataka, analyses data from 148 occupational injury cases over 6 months. Ethical approval was obtained, and data were collected from hospital records and direct patient inquiries. Demographics, injury characteristics, root causes, and outcomes were analyzed. The economic burden, catastrophic health expenditure, awareness, and utilization of social security schemes (SSS) were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A predominant demographic vulnerability exists among workers under 25 years old, especially in high-risk sectors. Traumatic injuries, primarily due to employee negligence, are prevalent, with extremity injuries and ocular injuries being common. While 68.9% of participants claimed access to personal protective equipment (PPE) at their work sites, only 51.4% reported actual usage of PPE. A significant financial strain was observed, with 64 out of 148 participants experiencing catastrophic health expenditure. Insurance coverage and SSS utilization are limited, indicating gaps in awareness and procedural complexities.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in high-risk sectors and during vulnerable periods, such as postlunch hours. Bridging the gap between PPE availability and utilization is crucial. The study emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts between regulatory bodies, employers, and workers to enhance safety measures. Furthermore, it highlights the challenges and successes in SSS utilization, suggesting the need for streamlined processes and increased awareness campaigns. Recommendations include targeted interventions, safety training, and streamlined SSS processes to address the complexities surrounding workplace incidents and improve overall occupational well-being. Continued research is crucial to refining preventive strategies and mitigating the impact of occupational injuries.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study reveals the urgent need for improved safety measures and streamlined social security schemes to mitigate the significant economic burden of occupational injuries in India.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":"38-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12017669/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143988848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Metabolic Syndrome among Police Officers in Kozhikode Corporation. 科之科德公司警务人员心血管危险因素与代谢综合征
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_120_24
Mahmood Dhahir Al-Mendalawi
{"title":"Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Metabolic Syndrome among Police Officers in Kozhikode Corporation.","authors":"Mahmood Dhahir Al-Mendalawi","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_120_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_120_24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":"83"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12017678/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144053469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Night Shift Stress: Evaluating Heart Rate Variability as a Marker in Security Guards. 夜班压力:评估心率变异性作为保安人员的标志。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_84_24
Shouray Dey, A V Vinay, R Sindhu, Shishir Kumar Mahto, Sachin Kumar Patil
{"title":"Night Shift Stress: Evaluating Heart Rate Variability as a Marker in Security Guards.","authors":"Shouray Dey, A V Vinay, R Sindhu, Shishir Kumar Mahto, Sachin Kumar Patil","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_84_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_84_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Working night shifts disrupts circadian rhythms and is linked to a myriad of health problems, including elevated stress levels. Heart rate variability (HRV), which reflects the autonomic nervous system's (ANS's) response to stress, is a plausible stress indicator. However, there is limited research on the use of HRV as a stress indicator specifically in security guards working night shifts.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This observational study included 50 security guards willing to participate in the study. The demographic and anthropometric details of the participants were collected. Their first HRV recording before the night shift schedule was recorded, and then, the post-HRV recording was conducted following 1 week of night shift duty. The data thus obtained were analyzed by applying paired t-tests using Jamovi software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A considerable rise in mean heart rate and a significant decrease in mean RR interval following night shift duty were observed. There was a substantial rise in the low-frequency/high-frequency (LF/HF) ratio, a significant decrease in HF values, and a significant increase in very-low-frequency (VLF) values as determined by a qualitative analysis of HRV parameters.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The security guards showed a shift in autonomic balance toward sympathetic predominance as well as sympathovagal imbalance following night shift duty indicating that they were under stress. Therefore, it is essential to monitor and manage stress to mitigate these risks and prioritize workers' well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":"49-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12017672/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144023374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Stress and Decision-Making among Civil Aviation Pilots in India: Mediating Role of Cognitive Flexibility. 印度民航飞行员压力与决策:认知灵活性的中介作用
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_118_24
Deepak Lakshmana, Bishal Patangia, Janis Maria Antony, Santosh Kareepadath Rajan
{"title":"Stress and Decision-Making among Civil Aviation Pilots in India: Mediating Role of Cognitive Flexibility.","authors":"Deepak Lakshmana, Bishal Patangia, Janis Maria Antony, Santosh Kareepadath Rajan","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_118_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_118_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study aims to investigate the difference between stress, decision-making, and cognitive flexibility based on demographic factors and the mediating role of cognitive flexibility on the association of stress and decision-making among civil aviation pilots.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data was collected from 372 commercial pilots from India through an online survey. The survey comprises standardized tools, including perceived stress, decision-making, and cognitive flexibility.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No significant gender difference was found in stress, decision-making, and cognitive flexibility. Age and work experience influenced stress levels, with mid-career pilots reporting the highest stress. Stress has a negative impact on pilots' decision-making ability. Cognitive flexibility partially mediates this relationship.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Integrating cognitive flexibility training and stress management interventions into pilot training programs could significantly improve decision-making under pressure for safer aviation practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":"44-48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12017664/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144041183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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