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Assessment of Indoor Particulate Matter and Teacher's Perceived Indoor Climate in Government Schools of Bilaspur District, Chhattisgarh, India: A Cross-Sectional Study. 印度恰蒂斯加尔邦比拉斯普尔区公立学校室内颗粒物质和教师感知室内气候的评估:一项横断面研究。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_104_23
Sabhya Pritwani, Niveditha Devasenapathy
{"title":"Assessment of Indoor Particulate Matter and Teacher's Perceived Indoor Climate in Government Schools of Bilaspur District, Chhattisgarh, India: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Sabhya Pritwani, Niveditha Devasenapathy","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_104_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_104_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Indoor air pollution (IAP) affects the long-term health, cognitive growth, and academic performance of children. Since children spend most of their time at school, quantifying IAP in classrooms is an important parameter for air pollution.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To assess the average particulate matter (PM) levels inside and outside of classrooms along with their associated factors and teacher's perceived indoor climate.</p><p><strong>Setting and design: </strong>Cross-sectional survey in nine government-run schools.</p><p><strong>Methods and material: </strong>PM<sub>2.5</sub> and PM<sub>10</sub> were measured inside the classroom and outdoors simultaneously during summers, using an Atmos monitor for two consecutive days, along with several school and classroom characteristics. Perception about indoor air quality was captured from teachers (n = 15) using a validated questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis: </strong>Mean values of PM using mixed effect linear regression. Perceived indoor air quality is presented using percentages.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean indoor PM<sub>2.5</sub> and PM<sub>10</sub> was 52.5 µg/m<sup>3</sup> and 65 µg/m<sup>3</sup>. Indoor and outdoor PM levels were highly correlated, but the indoor-outdoor ratio of PM concentrations was more than 1. Teachers were mostly bothered by dust, dirt, and noise in the schools.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Indoor air quality was higher than World Health Organization (WHO) standards but within the national standards. Need further research to find the exact cause for higher indoor PM levels compared to outdoor PM levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"28 2","pages":"120-126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11302538/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903128","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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An Exploratory Study on Self-Reported Auditory Symptoms and Hearing Loss among Workers in a Small-Scale LPG Plant. 关于一家小型液化石油气厂工人自述听觉症状和听力损失的探索性研究。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_44_23
Arya Chand, Asha Manoharan, L Rejitha Kumari
{"title":"An Exploratory Study on Self-Reported Auditory Symptoms and Hearing Loss among Workers in a Small-Scale LPG Plant.","authors":"Arya Chand, Asha Manoharan, L Rejitha Kumari","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_44_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_44_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Occupational noise is considered a factor contributing to acquired hearing loss (HL) in adults. Frequent noise exposure can cause cochlear damage, leading to sensorineural HL, tinnitus, vertigo, and other non auditory effects as well. Although it is well known that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) plants in India have become a workplace source for occupational noise pollution exposure, there are not many studies that probe into the auditory effects of workplace noise in LPG plants.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study aims to document HL and self reported otological symptoms in employees with occupational noise exposure at a typical LPG plant in a suburban location in India. 53 employees who reported workplace noise exposure were assessed for HL and self reported auditory symptoms.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Self reported symptoms were collected using a custom made case history questionnaire, and auditory sensitivity was measured using air conduction audiometers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 53 participants, 27 tested positive for HL. A mild degree of HL was frequently observed, followed by a moderate and severe degree of HL. In the self reported otological complaints reported by 31 participants, HL and aural fullness were the most commonly reported auditory symptoms. Additionally, the use of ear protection devices and hearing conservation practices among the participants were poor.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Hearing loss and self-reported auditory symptoms were present in the study group indicating the effect of occupational noise in the auditory system.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"28 2","pages":"94-99"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11302531/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903127","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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Occupational Fatigue and Its Relationship with Musculoskeletal Disorders and Heat Stress among the Workers of Summer Crops in Southeast Iran in 2021. 2021 年伊朗东南部夏收作物工人的职业疲劳及其与肌肉骨骼疾病和热应激的关系。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_68_23
Sanaz Sharif, Naser Hasheminejad, Hamid Sharifi, Somayeh Tahernejad, Mostafa Mohammadian
{"title":"Occupational Fatigue and Its Relationship with Musculoskeletal Disorders and Heat Stress among the Workers of Summer Crops in Southeast Iran in 2021.","authors":"Sanaz Sharif, Naser Hasheminejad, Hamid Sharifi, Somayeh Tahernejad, Mostafa Mohammadian","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_68_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_68_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>This research aimed to evaluate work fatigue and its relationship with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and heat stress (WBGT) among greenhouse workers in Jiroft County, southeast Iran.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was carried out between September 2021 and February 2022 among 150 workers in summer crop greenhouses. Data were collected by a demographic questionnaire, the Swedish occupational fatigue inventory (SOFI-20), and the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ), and wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) was measured as per ISO 7243. The collected data were analyzed by the χ<sup>2</sup> test, logistic regression, and multivariable linear regression in the Stata 17.0 software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed a higher total fatigue score among the studied workers (mean = 100.71 out of 200). Among the fatigue dimensions, the three dimensions of lack of energy, physical discomfort, and physical exertion had the highest scores of 27.28, 26.71, and 25.71, respectively. The highest rate of MSD prevalence was in the back (54.7%), neck (50.7%), and shoulders (49.3%). Based on ISO 7243, the mean WBGT was beyond the allowed level for most tasks for greenhouse workers. There was a statistically significant relationship between occupational fatigue with MSDs and WBGT.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Given the relatively high score reported for fatigue and its relationship with MSDs and heat stress, it is recommended to conduct further and more applied studies to investigate the approaches to alleviating heat stress and physical ergonomic risk factors in greenhouses in this occupational group.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"28 2","pages":"100-105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11302533/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141904150","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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Respiratory Morbidity Among Seed-Processing Industry Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Rural West Bengal, 2022-2023. 种子加工业工人的呼吸道发病率:2022-2023 年西孟加拉邦农村地区横断面研究》。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_186_23
Akash Dasgupta, Monalisha Sahu, Bobby Paul, Lina Bandyopadhyay, Ankur Chaudhari, Abhijit Dhara
{"title":"Respiratory Morbidity Among Seed-Processing Industry Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Rural West Bengal, 2022-2023.","authors":"Akash Dasgupta, Monalisha Sahu, Bobby Paul, Lina Bandyopadhyay, Ankur Chaudhari, Abhijit Dhara","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_186_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_186_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Seed processing workers are exposed to dust particles generated during the processing of seeds, which can have adverse effects on their respiratory health. Aim: to estimate the prevalence and patterns of respiratory morbidity among seed processing workers in Hooghly district, West Bengal, India, and to explore their use of respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross sectional observational study was conducted in 5 seed processing plants from December 2022 to February 2023. A sample size of 129 workers was selected using probability proportionate to population size to select seed processing plants and simple random sampling to select workers at selected plants. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, occupational profile, substance use patterns, respiratory PPE use, and respiratory symptoms were collected through structured interviews. Spirometry was performed with a hand held tabletop spirometer (RMS Helios 401) to assess respiratory function.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>52.7% of participants reported at least one chronic respiratory symptom, while 17.1% had evident respiratory morbidity based on spirometry results, with most having restrictive patterns (10.1%). Multivariable regression analysis revealed that factors associated with respiratory morbidity included increasing work years of exposure [1.10 (1.02 1.18)], irregular use of respiratory PPE [4.36 (1.22 15.57)], and primary or below education level [6.09 (1.38 26.98)].</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study highlights the high prevalence of respiratory symptoms and morbidity among seed processing workers. It emphasizes the importance of implementing effective respiratory protection measures and raising awareness about occupational lung diseases in this industry. Further research and interventions are needed to improve the respiratory health and well being of seed processing workers.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"28 2","pages":"148-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11302532/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903173","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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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Leptospirosis in High-Risk Occupational Groups in the State of Gujarat as Determined by IgM ELISA and MAT Test: A Cross-Sectional Study. 通过 IgM ELISA 和 MAT 测试确定的古吉拉特邦高危职业人群的钩端螺旋体病血清流行率和相关风险因素:一项横断面研究。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_83_23
Yogendra Mevada, Kumar Kirubakaran Vinod, Vinayagamurthy Balamurgan, Snehal Chavhan, Jitendra Kumar, Rajendra Palkhade
{"title":"Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Leptospirosis in High-Risk Occupational Groups in the State of Gujarat as Determined by IgM ELISA and MAT Test: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Yogendra Mevada, Kumar Kirubakaran Vinod, Vinayagamurthy Balamurgan, Snehal Chavhan, Jitendra Kumar, Rajendra Palkhade","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_83_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_83_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Leptospirosis is a reemerging zoonosis affecting humans and animals worldwide in tropical and subtropical countries. The study was conducted to estimate the seroprevalence of leptospirosis in high-risk occupational groups (cattle farm workers, poultry farm workers, and slaughterhouse workers) in the state of Gujarat and to determine related risk factors for leptospirosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using an interview-guided questionnaire, a cross-sectional study was conducted involving 123 people in high-risk occupational groups (namely, cattle farm workers, poultry farm workers, and slaughterhouse workers) from five districts of the state of Gujarat, India. The participants' serum samples were screened for antileptospiral antibodies by using Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and Immunoglobulin M (IgM) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) followed by a microscopic agglutination test (MAT). The Chi-square (χ<sup>2</sup>) test and odds ratio were calculated using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 22 (IBM Corp., Armonk, N.Y., USA) to ascertain the associated risk factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Regarding demographic information, this study included 104 men and 19 women in high-risk occupational groups. The overall seroprevalence of antileptospiral antibodies in these high-risk workers was 46.3%. The seroprevalence was the highest among poultry farm workers (56.6%), followed by cattle farm workers (54.5%) and slaughterhouse workers (25.6%). The MAT in combination with IgM is adequate for the serological diagnosis of leptospirosis, but we have also employed IgG ELISA to understand the chronic infection in these high-risk occupational groups as exposure was both past and present. Tests were conducted for antibodies against various <i>Leptospira</i> serovars in the major serogroups; frequent serovars included <i>Hurstbridge</i>, <i>Panama</i>, <i>Javanica</i>, <i>Tarassovi</i>, <i>Copenhageni</i>, <i>Pomona</i>, and <i>Weaveri</i>, among others. The significant (<i>P</i> < 0.05) risk factors associated with leptospirosis in these high-risk occupations reported to be living in field areas, the presence of livestock in the neighborhood, working in slaughterhouses, drinking water from natural water resources, contact with animals such as dogs or livestock, and wounds during occupational practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Considering the high seroprevalence of leptospirosis, high-risk occupational groups should be regularly screened for potential development of the fatal disease. <i>Hurstbridge</i> was found to be the most prevalent serovar in the studied population, followed by <i>Panama</i>, <i>Javanica</i>, and <i>Tarassovi</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"28 2","pages":"106-114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11302540/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903175","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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Military Injuries: Helocasting Accident. 军人受伤直升机铸造事故
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_103_23
Anand Katiyar, Eranki Sibi, Anil Kumar, Nimit Solanki, Ajay K Dabas, Ramanathan Saranga Bharathi
{"title":"Military Injuries: Helocasting Accident.","authors":"Anand Katiyar, Eranki Sibi, Anil Kumar, Nimit Solanki, Ajay K Dabas, Ramanathan Saranga Bharathi","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_103_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_103_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Accidental injuries sustained during helocasting remain unexamined.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Conditions prevalent during a helocasting exercise performed at a still water body and the resulting casualties were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Despatch from greater-than-ideal height (>7 m) and speed (>5 knots) causes a high-velocity impact of the body with water in a non-aerodynamic configuration, exposing maximal body area at penetration. The brunt is borne by the torso/back, specifically, the lungs, ribs, and posterior aspect of the spine. The injuries result from direct trauma, sudden deceleration, barotrauma, and hyperflexion. Computerized tomography (CT) is the imaging of choice in the assessment of these injuries. Prompt evacuation to an equipped center, whilst stabilizing the spine in the suspected, proves pivotal to the outcome.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Adverse slamming dynamics cause accidental injuries in helocasting. Thorax and spine are predominantly traumatized, both directly and indirectly, and are assessed best using CT. Timely spine stabilization and evacuation prove vital. Accurate assessment of height/speed and adherence to their ideal limits, at despatch, may avert such injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"28 2","pages":"115-119"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11302542/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903135","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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Depression, Anxiety and Stress Symptoms among Afghan Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study. 阿富汗医护人员的抑郁、焦虑和压力症状:一项横断面分析研究。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_34_24
Ali Ahmad Samsoor, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai
{"title":"Depression, Anxiety and Stress Symptoms among Afghan Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study.","authors":"Ali Ahmad Samsoor, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_34_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_34_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Decades of conflict and cycles of disasters in Afghanistan have caused enormous impacts on health, the economy, and even national security.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We aimed to assess the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms and their determinants among Afghan healthcare workers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study of 830 Afghan healthcare workers working in public and private hospitals was conducted between May and July 2021. We employed a non-probability sampling method to select our subjects. The questionnaire was composed of sections on sociodemographic information, working conditions, and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). Multivariable linear regression models were fitted using SPSS 21 to identify determinants of mental health symptoms among Afghan healthcare workers at a 5% significance level.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of all participants, 52.3% (435) had symptoms of depression, 48.8% (405) anxiety, and 46.9% (389) stress. The likelihood of mental health symptoms was higher among those who worked in an urban setting (<i>P</i> = 0.001), were physically inactive (<i>P</i> = <0.001), had a decrease in income or an unpaid salary in the past six months (<i>P</i> = <0.001), thinking of leaving Afghanistan (<i>P</i> = <0.001), had medical comorbidity (<i>P</i> = <0.001), and being single (<i>P</i> = 0.048)].</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights the important findings about the psychological health of healthcare workers in Afghanistan. These findings suggest rapid, actionable, and locally relevant interventions to assure potential improvements in working and living conditions for the health staff.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"28 2","pages":"154-158"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11302537/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903129","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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Effect of Training of Adolescents on Household Environmental Safety from Childhood Injuries in a Rural Area of Delhi. 青少年培训对德里农村地区儿童伤害家庭环境安全的影响。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_265_23
Bratati Banerjee
{"title":"Effect of Training of Adolescents on Household Environmental Safety from Childhood Injuries in a Rural Area of Delhi.","authors":"Bratati Banerjee","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_265_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_265_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The environment poses an important risk in the causation of injuries in children. Simple measures in improving the safety of the domestic and peri-domestic environment can go a long way in preventing injuries. This study was conducted to assess the effect of training of the adolescents in the families, on the household environmental safety regarding childhood injuries.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A pre- and post-intervention study was conducted over 16 months, on 116 families of two villages of Delhi. Data were collected regarding domestic and peri-domestic environments along with danger points with respect to injuries, of the enrolled houses, during the pre- and post-intervention phases of 4 months each. The intervention comprised training of the eldest adolescent of the family, on causes of common injuries and role of environment in injury causation. Scores were assigned to all relevant aspects, and the total environmental safety scores were calculated. The comparison was made between pre- and post-intervention scores of the two areas.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Environmental safety scores were more than 70% in both areas at the baseline with no difference between the two areas. In the intervention area, there was statistically significant improvement of scores after the intervention, in the domestic environment and danger signs within the houses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Training adolescents about the prevention of injuries and motivating them to remain vigilant over domestic environment are effective in bringing about significant change in the household environment with regard to safety from injuries in children. Repeated visits by health workers also increase awareness and change the household environment making it safer for children.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"28 2","pages":"159-162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11302530/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903131","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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Frequency of Non-strabismic Binocular Vision Anomalies among Optometrists in a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Southern India. 印度南部一家三级眼科保健中心的验光师中出现非斜视双眼视力异常的频率。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_243_23
Amit Bhowmick, P Praveen Kumar, Dhanashree Ratra
{"title":"Frequency of Non-strabismic Binocular Vision Anomalies among Optometrists in a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Southern India.","authors":"Amit Bhowmick, P Praveen Kumar, Dhanashree Ratra","doi":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_243_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_243_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Lifestyle in the modern era has drastically changed across the globe, and the healthcare profession was no exception. The increased time spent in the virtual space for various purposes, including online classes and webinars, is hypothesized to increase the risk of vision-related disorders such as asthenopia, dry eyes, and visual fatigue. The purpose of this study was to evaluate fusional vergence and ocular accommodation among optometry professionals in a tertiary eye care center during the immediate post-coronavirus disease 2019 (post-COVID-19) lockdown period.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Optometrists posted in the general out-patient department, specialty clinics, and the ocular diagnostics department were included in the study. A total of 65 optometrists were included in the study. All optometrists underwent a comprehensive binocular vision assessment. Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey questionnaires were administered to all optometrists at the beginning of the assessment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 65 optometrists, 48 (73.8%) were women. The mean (standard deviation) age of the participants was 24 (3) years. Eleven (16.9%) optometrists had normal binocular vision parameters, and the rest 54 (83.1%) had non-strabismic binocular vision anomalies. Reduced accommodative facility and convergence insufficiency were seen among 43 (66.2%) optometrists, whereas 30 (46.2%) had reduced accommodative facility alone. Twelve (18.5%) participants were symptomatic as per the convergence insufficiency symptom survey.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights the fact that a large proportion of optometrists have undetected non-strabismic binocular vision anomalies in a tertiary eye care center. It is important for eye care professionals to undergo regular binocular vision assessments in association with ophthalmic examinations and relevant management. This will ensure that these dysfunctions do not impede work productivity and overall quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":43585,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine","volume":"28 2","pages":"138-142"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11302529/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903132","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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From Crisis to Resolution: Comprehensive Solutions for Addressing Violence against Medical Personnel. 从危机到解决:解决针对医务人员暴力问题的综合方案》。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_166_23
Sheikh Mohd Saleem, Shah Sumaya Jan
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