{"title":"Protective behaviors of hospital nurses against occupational hazards: A systematic review.","authors":"Saeed Ghasemi, Arezoo Zeydani, Sahar Dabaghi, Sima Hejazi, Nasrin Dadashi","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2748988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2026.2748988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hospital nurses are exposed to various occupational hazards, some of which are dangerous or even fatal. This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence regarding occupational hazards and nurses' protective behaviors in hospital settings. Following PRISMA guidelines and the PICO framework, a comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus up to 2024. Original quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies were screened, quality-assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT), and narratively synthesized. 56 original studies were included. Occupational hazards were classified into five categories: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial. Protective behaviors included knowing, protection, precaution, environmental adjustment, avoidance, motivation, safety compliance, self-care programs, healthy lifestyles, innovation, resilience, and support seeking. These findings highlight the need for evidence-based interventions and standardized guidelines to improve nurse safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149229541","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}
William R Hoffman, Elizabeth Bjerke, Madison Adrian, Lauren Stornelli, Jessica Van Bree, Elijah Miranda, Sandra Salty Salzman, Ayla Ulfberht, Carrie W Hoppes, Tony Yuan, Joelle Ruthig
{"title":"Factors that influence USAF trainee pilot mental healthcare seeking and health information disclosure: A qualitative assessment.","authors":"William R Hoffman, Elizabeth Bjerke, Madison Adrian, Lauren Stornelli, Jessica Van Bree, Elijah Miranda, Sandra Salty Salzman, Ayla Ulfberht, Carrie W Hoppes, Tony Yuan, Joelle Ruthig","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2741534","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2026.2741534","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>United States Air Force (USAF) trainee pilots must meet medical standards to maintain flying status. Fear of losing flying status may contribute to healthcare avoidance. This qualitative study examined factors influencing mental healthcare seeking and health information disclosure among USAF trainee pilots. Sixteen interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic content analysis, achieving acceptable data saturation. Most participants were male, aged 22-41 years. Four participants were enrolled in Pilot Instructor Training, while the remaining participants were early-career pilot trainees. The most frequently reported barriers to mental healthcare seeking and disclosure included loss of flying status, career impact, fear, and perceived symptom severity. Commonly reported facilitators included embedded care, leadership support, organizational culture, and awareness of available resources. These findings suggest that multiple interconnected factors influence mental healthcare seeking and health information disclosure among USAF trainee pilots, highlighting the importance of understanding perceived barriers and supportive factors within military aviation training.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149198495","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}
{"title":"The effect of occupational/individual factors on cognitive failure with accident-proneness as a mediator variable.","authors":"Milad Abbasi, Saeid Yazdanirad, Mohsen Falahati, Tahereh Eskandari, Rohollah Fallah Madvari, Mojtaba Zokaei","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2727360","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2026.2727360","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to discover the effect of occupational factors and personality traits on cognitive failure (CF) with accident-proneness (AP) as a mediator variable. This cross-sectional study was carried out among male laborers of Karun Agro Industry Incorporation in Khuzestan, Iran. One hundred sixty-four volunteer male laborers participated in this study. The participants completed five questionnaires: CF, AP, Eysenck personality inventory, job satisfaction scale, and NASA-TLX workload. Based on the findings, the type of shift work demonstrated the highest direct impact on AP, with a coefficient effect of .568. AP, in turn, influenced CF with a coefficient effect of .347. Furthermore, workload and type of shift work exhibited significant indirect effects on CF, with a negative coefficient effect of -.142 and a positive coefficient effect of .197, respectively. In conclusion, the study found that workloads and other relevant occupational factors have direct effects on CF and also exert indirect effects through AP.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148992898","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}
Meagan Z Prampero, Rachael L Shaw, Geoffrey M Calvert
{"title":"World Trade Center related acute traumatic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders: Clinical best practices.","authors":"Meagan Z Prampero, Rachael L Shaw, Geoffrey M Calvert","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2709156","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2709156","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although acute traumatic injuries (ATIs) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were relatively common among those exposed to the September 11, 2001 (9/11), terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and in Shanksville, PA, relatively few persons have received treatment from the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program for these conditions. This paper is part of a clinical best practices series for the management of persons with WTC-related physical and mental health conditions, and it focuses on ATIs and MSDs. It provides prevalence estimates for the ATIs and MSDs experienced by members enrolled in the WTC Health Program and offers diagnostic and treatment best practices on those ATIs/MSDs that were most common.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13492729/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148655306","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}
Gudeta Yilma Gurmu, Samuel Fekadu, Desalegn Dadi Olani, Seid Tiku Mereta, Debela Hinsermu Geleta
{"title":"Dust exposure levels, respiratory symptoms, and associated factors among dry coffee processing workers in Agaro, Southwest Ethiopia.","authors":"Gudeta Yilma Gurmu, Samuel Fekadu, Desalegn Dadi Olani, Seid Tiku Mereta, Debela Hinsermu Geleta","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2702346","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2026.2702346","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed dust exposure, respiratory symptoms, and associated factors among 315 dry coffee processing workers in Agaro, Ethiopia. We measured particulate matter using dust detectors and assessed symptoms via modified ATS questionnaires. Geometric mean concentrations of PM₂.₅ (3.2 mg/m³) and PM₁₀ (11.6 mg/m³) exceeded occupational safety limits. Current respiratory symptoms were reported by 38.5% of workers (95% CI: 33-44%), peaking in machine rooms (71.2%). Machine room workers were significantly more likely to experience symptoms than hand-pickers (AOR = 3.6). Working >8 hours daily, longer employment, inconsistent mask use, and lack of safety training were independent risk factors. Agaro coffee workers face excessive dust and a high respiratory symptom burden. Protecting worker health requires engineering dust controls, reduced shift lengths, consistent mask use, and safety training.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148474766","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}
Md Hasan Al Banna, Justice Kanor Tetteh, Trisha Mallick, Tarana Sharmin, Humayra Alam Mouly, Mst Umme Hafsa Begum, Najim Z Alshahrani, Sajib Rangder, Md Mahmud Hasan, A M Jubayer, Md Nazmul Hassan
{"title":"Barbers' knowledge and practices regarding biological hazards in their profession: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh.","authors":"Md Hasan Al Banna, Justice Kanor Tetteh, Trisha Mallick, Tarana Sharmin, Humayra Alam Mouly, Mst Umme Hafsa Begum, Najim Z Alshahrani, Sajib Rangder, Md Mahmud Hasan, A M Jubayer, Md Nazmul Hassan","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2694740","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2026.2694740","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This cross-sectional study assessed biological hazard-related knowledge and practices among 470 barbers across four districts in Bangladesh. The median knowledge score was 5 (IQR: 4-7), and the median practice score was 7 (IQR: 5-11). Approximately 45% of barbers had heard about the hepatitis B virus and 39% about the hepatitis C virus. Quantile regression revealed that higher education, monthly income (>10,000 BDT), work experience (>5 years), daily working hours (>10 h), and receipt of barbering training were significant positive predictors of knowledge scores across various quantiles. Moreover, educational attainment, higher monthly income (>20,000 BDT), receipt of barbering training, and higher knowledge scores were significantly associated with better practices. The study reveals suboptimal knowledge and practices regarding biological hazards among the participating barbers. To address these risks, policymakers should implement targeted interventions and training programs on infection control, proper sterilization methods, and disease transmission prevention among barbers in Bangladesh.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148378504","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}
Jamil Ur Rahman, Muhammad Bilal Afridi, Ihsanullah, Muhammad Iqbal Zaman, Habibullah, Khalid J Alzahrani, Khalaf F Alsharif, Faiz Ur Rehman, Fuad M Alzahrani
{"title":"Heavy metal contamination of water and occupational bioaccumulation among marble factory workers.","authors":"Jamil Ur Rahman, Muhammad Bilal Afridi, Ihsanullah, Muhammad Iqbal Zaman, Habibullah, Khalid J Alzahrani, Khalaf F Alsharif, Faiz Ur Rehman, Fuad M Alzahrani","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2636592","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2026.2636592","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The marble industry generates metal-bearing waste that contaminates water resources and poses occupational health risks. This study iassesed heavy metal contamination in water sources and bioaccumulation in marble factory workers in Peshawar, Pakistan. Sixteen water samples (industrial effluents, residential and canal water) and fifteen blood samples (13 workers ; 2 control) were analyzed for Cd, Pb, Ni, and Mn using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Elevated Pb concentrations were detected in both water and workers' blood samples,with concentrations in water ranging from 0.83 to 1.68 mg L<sup>-1</sup> ± 0.21 and in blood from 0.022 ± 0.068 mg L<sup>-1</sup> to 0.922 ± 0.147 mg L<sup>-1</sup>. Mn, Cd, and Ni were present at comparatively lower levels. The Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI) for Pb and Cd in residential drinking water exceeded WHO safety limits. These findings highlight the urgent need for effective effluent treatment, regulatory enforcement, occupational protective measures, and routine health surveillance.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147358100","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}
{"title":"Prevalence of respiratory symptoms among brick kiln workers in Baddi (Himachal Pradesh) & Kalka (Haryana).","authors":"Lata Jamwal, Rahul Sharma, Surbhi Kaushal","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2605089","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2605089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of the current study is to assess the different respiratory symptoms of 200 brick kiln workers. A cross-sectional study was conducted among brick kiln workers in Baddi and Kalka region of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. Workers answered a questionnaire, and a spirometer was used to test pulmonary function. In addition to this, respiratory symptoms were also analyzed among exposed brick kiln workers. It was found that 95% of employees had impaired lung function, with 15% showing restrictive, 80% showing obstructive impairments and 5% are normal. In addition to this, 67% of workers had severe obstructive impairment, 27% had moderate obstructive impairment, and only 6% had mild obstructive impairment. Pulmonary abnormalities in brick kiln workers were strongly associated with prolonged occupational exposure to dust and smoke, highlighting the need for improved protective measures.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"47-56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145859534","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}
{"title":"Occupational stress meditate the association between occupational-related factors and hypertension: Findings based on welders.","authors":"Yi-Hua Lu, Min Yuan, Chun-Hua Lu, Yi Shen","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2672088","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2672088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Welders are at risk of elevated blood pressure, with hypertension (HTN) linked to occupational hazards and stress. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the associations among occupational factors, stress, and HTN in welders. <b>Methods:</b> 2,575 welders were recruited. Demographic, occupational data and occupational stress were collected. Regression analyses and path analysis were used to examine associations and mediating effects. <b>Results:</b> Monthly income was inversely linked to HTN (OR=0.80), whereas longer working service (OR=1.20), confined space work (OR=1.64), shift work (OR=1.31), higher occupational role stress (OR=1.39), and higher personal strain (OR=1.48) were associated with an increased risk of HTN. Occupational stress mediated 14.00% of the association between occupational characteristics and HTN. <b>Conclusion:</b> Adverse occupational conditions affect HTN directly and indirectly through occupational stress, which has direct and mediating effects on HTN in welders.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"149-158"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147977747","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}
{"title":"Nonstandard employment and mental health risks in South Korea: Longitudinal evidence from the Korea Welfare Panel Study.","authors":"Juhyoun Kim, Youngmin Cho","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2685604","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2026.2685604","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explored the impact of exposure to nonstandard work on workers' depression and suicidal ideation. Using data from the 12th to 18th waves of the Korea Welfare Panel Study, longitudinal analyses were conducted employing cox regression and survival analysis techniques to examine the relationships between nonstandard employment, depression, and suicidal ideation. The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed that individuals with the longest duration of nonstandard work exhibited a higher prevalence of suicidal ideation. Cox regression analysis confirmed a significant association between nonstandard work and depression levels. However, in the recurrent events Cox model, nonstandard work was not a statistically significant predictor of suicidal ideation; only depression showed a significant effect. Nevertheless, the findings overall indicate heavy connections between these factors, for which relevant policy implications can be proposed.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"241-250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148254913","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}