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Perceived advantages and drawbacks of teleworking during the economic crisis and COVID-19: A cross-sectional study among university degree holders. 经济危机和 COVID-19 期间远程工作的优势和弊端：一项针对大学学位持有者的横截面研究。

Archives of environmental & occupational health Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-24 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2024.2366815

Chadia Haddad, Maha Zakhour, Hala Sacre, Joanne Karam, Sami El Khatib, Marwan Akel, Pascale Salameh

{"title":"Perceived advantages and drawbacks of teleworking during the economic crisis and COVID-19: A cross-sectional study among university degree holders.","authors":"Chadia Haddad, Maha Zakhour, Hala Sacre, Joanne Karam, Sami El Khatib, Marwan Akel, Pascale Salameh","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2366815","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2366815","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to identify the perceived advantages and drawbacks of teleworking and their correlates, including health problems, among Lebanese workers holding a university degree. A web-based cross-sectional self-report questionnaire created on Google Forms was used to survey 230 participants through snowball sampling between October 2022 and March 2023. The majority of respondents recognized both the advantages (67.03%) and drawbacks (66.34%) associated with teleworking, suggesting mixed feelings toward this format. Despite the limited satisfaction with teleworking, respondents acknowledged the advantages associated with remote working; in particular, younger, less physically active, and more educated participants valued teleworking more than their counterparts. The mean perception of advantages and drawbacks of telework did not significantly change with participants' work status (hybrid, online, and in-person). The study revealed a high prevalence of consistent sleeping difficulty (35.7%), limited regular physical activity (60.4%), work-related musculoskeletal disorders (48.7%), back pain (5.7%), and visual disorders (48%) among Lebanese workers. Despite the limited satisfaction with teleworking, respondents acknowledged advantages such as cost and time savings. Older workers showed a preference against teleworking, potentially due to its impact on well-being. Factors such as education, career satisfaction, and prior teleworking experience influenced individuals' perceptions of telework benefits.","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"91-105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141443918","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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Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on low back pain in computer using working adults. COVID-19封锁对使用电脑的成年人腰痛的影响。

Archives of environmental & occupational health Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-21 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2025.2451910

Ilma Tareen, Deepika Singla, Sachin Gupta

{"title":"Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on low back pain in computer using working adults.","authors":"Ilma Tareen, Deepika Singla, Sachin Gupta","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2451910","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2451910","url":null,"abstract":"During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for computer-users to work-from-home (WFH) has increased world-wide. This study aims to explore how the COVID-19 lockdown has affected pain in the lower-back of adult computer professionals. Individuals aged 20-55, both male and female, meeting inclusion criteria (computer/laptop WFH, worked more than an hour on a computer/laptop) were invited to participate voluntarily after providing informed consent. A Google Forms survey was distributed, including self-reported demographic questions, work hours on a computer/laptop during-lockdown, and Oswestry-Low-Back-Disability-Questionnaire (OLBDQ) to assess low-back-pain (LBP) pre- and during-lockdown. The mean OLBDQ score, pre-lockdown 3.681 with 95% confidence interval (CI) [2.621, 4.741] and during-lockdown 4.893 with 95% CI [3.317, 6.470]. A relevant difference was identified among the working hours' scores from the pre-lockdown and during-lockdown of the OLBDQ for low back pain. The obtained p-value in this context is 0.005, signifying that the observed negative difference is statistically significant for the study. WFH increases LBP of working females and males during the COVID-19 lockdown, poor ergonomics at home is one possible source. Therefore, it is essential to enhance awareness among employed individuals regarding proper ergonomic practices when using a computer both at home and in the workplace.","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"293-300"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018128","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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The relationship between night shift work, sleep patterns, psychological well-being, and mental health among Jordanian healthcare workers. 约旦医护人员夜班工作、睡眠模式、心理健康和精神健康之间的关系。

Archives of environmental & occupational health Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-16 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2024.2379826

Hanen Batat, Ansam Zakaria Baniamer, Abdalrhman Mohammad Hamasha, Abdelrahman Mu'awiyah Abu Sahyoun, Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Mohammad Zahir Alsharqwi, Mohammad Jamal Al-Aqtash, Mohammad Khalil Al-Qurneh, Anas Husam Khalifeh

{"title":"The relationship between night shift work, sleep patterns, psychological well-being, and mental health among Jordanian healthcare workers.","authors":"Hanen Batat, Ansam Zakaria Baniamer, Abdalrhman Mohammad Hamasha, Abdelrahman Mu'awiyah Abu Sahyoun, Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Mohammad Zahir Alsharqwi, Mohammad Jamal Al-Aqtash, Mohammad Khalil Al-Qurneh, Anas Husam Khalifeh","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2379826","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2379826","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the associations between working night shifts and various outcomes, including sleep patterns, healthcare workers' sleep quality, and physical, mental, and social well-being. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, where the findings revealed that night shift healthcare workers experienced poor sleep quality and pattern. In addition, night shift healthcare workers were more likely to express their intent to leave, the impact of work on their social lives, and a low level of job satisfaction. Healthcare workers showed moderate anxiety and mild depression levels. Lower job satisfaction correlated with higher anxiety and depression levels among healthcare workers, while the negative impact of working hours on social life was associated with increased anxiety and depression. Organizations should consider establishing comprehensive wellness initiatives covering work-life balance, stress management strategies, and mental health resources.","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"131-141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141629432","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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Factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders in commercial motorcyclists. 商用摩托车驾驶员与工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病的相关因素。

Archives of environmental & occupational health Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-13 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2024.2342349

Kuan-Han Lin, Nadia Sylvano, Nandhini Selvanayagam, Kuan-Yin Lin

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Impact of chlorpyrifos exposure on lung function in Egyptian adolescent agriculture workers. 接触毒死蜱对埃及青少年农业工人肺功能的影响。

Archives of environmental & occupational health Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-12 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2024.2374582

Ernesto E Mendez, Jonathan Davis, Matthew R Bonner, Gaafar M Abdel Rasoul, Ahmed A Ismail, Olfat M Hendy, James R Olson, Diane S Rohlman

{"title":"Impact of chlorpyrifos exposure on lung function in Egyptian adolescent agriculture workers.","authors":"Ernesto E Mendez, Jonathan Davis, Matthew R Bonner, Gaafar M Abdel Rasoul, Ahmed A Ismail, Olfat M Hendy, James R Olson, Diane S Rohlman","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2374582","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2374582","url":null,"abstract":"Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a widely used organophosphate insecticide that has been linked to detrimental health effects that range from neurological impacts to respiratory disease. The objective of this study was to assess respiratory symptoms associated with CPF exposure throughout the application season. Urine samples were collected from Egyptian adolescent applicators (n = 206) and non-applicators (n = 72) to assess 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol (TCPy), a biomarker for CPF exposure, along with spirometry measures to determine lung ventilatory function. Samples were collected over 7 months in 2016. Logistic regression was used to model the odds of reporting wheeze symptoms based on urinary TCPy concentrations while controlling for age and smoking in the household. Ordinal multinomial logistic regression was used to model the percent reference for forced expiratory volume in one second (rFEV1) based on urinary TCPy concentration (µg/g creatinine). Wheezing increased with increasing pesticide exposure (OR = 1.74 (1.32 - 2.31)). There was no statistically significant relationship between rFEV1 and TCPy concentration. Efforts to reduce pesticide exposure should be implemented to prevent the potential onset or exacerbation of any linked respiratory complications in adolescents.","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"121-129"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11392629/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141592400","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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Micro-environmental factors impact breathing zone exposures: A simulated petrochemical manufacturing facility task. 微环境因素对呼吸区暴露的影响：模拟石化生产设施任务。

Archives of environmental & occupational health Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-31 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2024.2328523

Mohamed Eturki, Kermit G Davis, Melissa Vincent, Susan F Arnold, Andrew Maier

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Job demands, control, social support and mental health in workers of thermal power plants and underground mines: A comparative study. 火力发电厂和地下矿井工人的工作要求、控制、社会支持和心理健康：一项比较研究。

Archives of environmental & occupational health Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-04 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2024.2410950

Ayşe Şentürk, Ayşe Kuzu Durmaz

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Selenium modulates bisphenol A-induced intestinal apoptosis, oxidative stress and autophagy in rats: A biochemical, histological and immunohistochemical study.

Archives of environmental & occupational health Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-25 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2025.2455098

Ola Mohammed Youssef, Nehal I A Goda, Mona A Hassan, Nora Elshehawy Helal

{"title":"Selenium modulates bisphenol A-induced intestinal apoptosis, oxidative stress and autophagy in rats: A biochemical, histological and immunohistochemical study.","authors":"Ola Mohammed Youssef, Nehal I A Goda, Mona A Hassan, Nora Elshehawy Helal","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2455098","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2455098","url":null,"abstract":"Bisphenol A (BPA) is a hazardous endocrine disruptor released into the environment during the production of certain plastics used for covering of food and beverage cans. In this work, we examined the protective benefits of selenium (Se) against intestinal damage induced by BPA in male rats. Rats were distributed randomly into four groups. The first group received corn oil and served as the control. The second group was administered Se (1 mg/kg body weight; BW). The third group was given oral BPA (50 mg/kg BW). In the fourth group, Se (1 mg/kg BW) and BPA (50 mg/kg BW) were administered simultaneously. This experiment lasted for eight weeks. Specimens from the large intestine were subjected to biochemical analysis of antioxidants and oxidative stress biomarkers, histological observation under light and transmission electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry to autophagy and apoptosis markers. The BPA-exposed group showed significantly elevated oxidative stress markers associated with significant decline of antioxidants in intestinal tissues. BPA resulted in histological alterations such as severe mucosal necrosis with massive inflammatory cell infiltration. Ultra-structurally, the same group showed severe loss of the cell organelles, shrunken nuclei, and abundant autophagosomes. Immunohistochemistry results demonstrated a strong reactivity of caspase-3 and LC3 in the BPA group in contrast to the reaction to p62, which was markedly diminished. These effects were mitigated in the BPA+Se group. We concluded that BPA's harmful effects on the large intestine are caused by apoptosis and autophagy. Se may protect intestinal cells from these effects and could be a useful and trustworthy approach for reducing BPA toxicity.","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"301-313"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143043915","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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Psychological well-being of healthcare workers during COVID-19: Relationship with risk perception and fear in the context of health belief model. 医护人员在 COVID-19 期间的心理健康：健康信念模式下风险认知和恐惧的关系。

Archives of environmental & occupational health Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-07 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2024.2303995

Cavit I Yavuz, M İrem Yildiz, Özge Y Sari, Aysenur B Uçgun, Kerim Hakan Altintas

{"title":"Psychological well-being of healthcare workers during COVID-19: Relationship with risk perception and fear in the context of health belief model.","authors":"Cavit I Yavuz, M İrem Yildiz, Özge Y Sari, Aysenur B Uçgun, Kerim Hakan Altintas","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2303995","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2303995","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to evaluate the extent of fear and risk perception related to COVID-19 and their impact on the psychological well-being of healthcare workers. Data were gathered through an online survey, incorporating questions about risk perception utilizing the health belief model, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, and the General Health Questionnaire-12. A total of 364 HCWs participated in the survey, with 94% of participants identified as being in the high-risk category for mental disorders based on their General Health Questionnaire scores. The assessment of COVID-19-related risk perception within the Health Belief Model demonstrated significant correlations between perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived barriers, and self-efficacy with both the fear scale and General Health Questionnaire scores. Linear regression was employed to identify factors influencing General Health Questionnaire scores, revealing that risk perception, Fear of COVID-19 scores, marital status, and perceived health were significantly associated with General Health Questionnaire scores. These findings underscore the importance of monitoring the psychological well-being of healthcare workers throughout all stages of pandemic preparedness and response.","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"483-494"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139492836","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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Integrated approaches to prevent exposure risks related to latex-derived products. 预防乳胶衍生产品暴露风险的综合方法。

Archives of environmental & occupational health Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-07 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2023.2287630

Miaozong Wu, Gavin F Burdge, Joe Story, Nicole A Webb

{"title":"Integrated approaches to prevent exposure risks related to latex-derived products.","authors":"Miaozong Wu, Gavin F Burdge, Joe Story, Nicole A Webb","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2023.2287630","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2023.2287630","url":null,"abstract":"Natural rubber latex is a widely used industrial raw material to produce many consumer and commercial products. Chronic exposures to latex allergenic proteins residual in the finished products can promote hypersensitive immune responses, which affects millions of workers and the general public worldwide. Research has shown the average prevalence of latex allergy worldwide remains approximately 10% among healthcare workers, 7% among susceptible patients, and 4% among general population. Although most effective in preventing latex allergy, completely avoiding contact to latex-derived products is extremely challenging, given the fact that millions of products possibly contain latex, but few are regulated and properly labeled. Due to the difficulty to assure a product completely absent of latex allergens, the United States Food and Drug Administration has recommended to stop using labels like \"latex-free\" or \"does not contain latex.\" Here we evaluate published data, industrial standards and regulations, identify possible countermeasures, and propose an integrated strategy, including some more practicable approaches (e.g., education/training, product labeling, the use of proper personal protective equipment, occupational selection, and searchable product database) and novel medical treatments (e.g., immunotherapy) to help decreasing latex allergy prevalence.","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"447-453"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138464983","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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