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Newest firstHealthcare waste (HCW) management is a critical determinant of occupational safety, infection control, and environmental protection, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. Using the knowledge-attitude-practice (KAP) framework, this study assessed cognitive, behavioral, and institutional dimensions of HCW management among healthcare workers in urban Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundWork-related musculoskeletal symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and swelling are a common occupational health issue that affect well-being and increase healthcare costs. Continuous physical effort, long hours of sitting, and poor awareness of proper ergonomics often lead to or worsen these conditions. ObjectiveThis study determined the frequency of musculoskeletal symptoms and the associated risk factors…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundGrowing evidence from large epidemiological and small lab-controlled studies links night shift work to impaired sleep, cognitive performance, and cardiometabolic health, but evidence from real-world occupational environments remains limited. MethodsNutritional intake and cardiometabolic parameters were assessed using multiple wearable devices and mobile health apps, alongside other objective and subjecti…
Exposure to chemical irritants in laboratory and medical environments poses significant health risks to workers, particularly in relation to asthma-like symptoms. Routine cleaning practices, which often involve the use of strong chemical agents to maintain hygienic settings, have been shown to contribute to respiratory issues. Laboratories, where chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and ammonia are frequently used,…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveHealthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of HBV exposure due to contact with blood and bodily fluids. In Kenya, HCWs are rarely fully vaccinated against HBV. During 2024, Kilifi County Referral Hospital (KCRH) on the Kenyan coast implemented HBV testing and vaccination for KCRH HCWs. MethodsA technical working group was formed at KCRH to implement and assess a new HBV HCW vaccination programme. Sensitis…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundInternational migrant workers, representing 170 million people globally, often face hazardous working conditions, including extreme heat exposure. This increases their risk of occupational heat strain, exacerbated by poor working conditions. This systematic review aims to identify the health risks of occupational heat exposure among international migrant workers globally, and document existing protective…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective This study pools two cohorts of workers in Ontario interviewed 18 months following a disabling work-related injury to estimate the association between pain severity, cannabis use, and disability benefit expenditures. Methods Among 1650 workers, disability benefit expenditures obtained from administrative records were combined with self-reported measures of pain symptoms and cannabis use. Disability benef…
Withdrawal statementThe authors have withdrawn this manuscript because of data issues that affect the validity of the findings. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as reference for the project. If you have any questions, please contact the corresponding author.
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundIntensive Care Units (ICUs) are recognized as highly demanding environments that significantly contribute to stress and burnout among nursing staff. Despite increasing concern over burnout in healthcare, the relationship between physiological stress indicators, such as heart rate variability (HRV), and psychometric assessments has not been thoroughly explored in this setting. ObjectiveThis pilot study ai…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundHealthcare workers frequently experience needle sticks and other sharp injuries, which are among the most prevalent types of occupational accident in hospital settings. Studies indicate that approximately 50% of these devices are contaminated with blood, exposing users to potential infections from blood-borne pathogens such as HIV. Despite the efficacy of post-exposure prophylaxis in lowering the risk of…
Open article record in new tab ↗The 2019 health crisis has underscored the imperative role of information and communications technology (ICT) in bolstering employees health, well-being, and ameliorating health risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) errors. Digital health technology facilitates remote healthcare delivery, employee health monitoring, and enhanced communication channels between workers and healthcare professionals. This…
Open article record in new tab ↗Labor trafficking in marijuana production remains a concealed epidemic within the expanding cannabis industry. This abstract brings attention to the systemic exploitation of vulnerable individuals engaged in cultivating, harvesting, and processing cannabis. It explores the factors contributing to labor trafficking, including demand for cheap labor, inadequate regulation, and the vulnerability of the workforce. By…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic presents unique requirements for accessible, reliable testing, and many testing platforms and sampling techniques have been developed. However, not all test methods have been systematically compared to each other or a common gold standard, and the performance of tests developed in the early epidemic have not been consistently re-evaluated in the context of newly emerging SARS-CoV-…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction: Since 2008, Italian legislators, with the aim of ensuring public safety, have made it mandatory for an occupational doctor (OD) to assess specific categories of workers to exclude those who may have consumed drugs of abuse. Due to the relevance of work activities relating to the civil aviation and airport sector, a policy based on the use of training and information tools, as well as a health surveil…
Aims To examine the longitudinal associations between cannabis use and risks of short (<7 days), medium (7-28 days), and long (>28 days) sickness absences at one-year follow-up. Methods 87,273 participants aged 18-65 years from the French CONSTANCES cohort reported their frequency of cannabis use at inclusion between 2012 and 2018. Sickness absences occurring during one year of follow-up were collected from nation…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThis study examined prospective associations between atypical working hours with subsequent tobacco, cannabis and alcohol use as well as sugar and fat consumption.MethodsIn the French population-based CONSTANCES cohort, 47,288 men and 53,324 women currently employed included between 2012 and 2017 were annually followed for tobacco and cannabis use. Among them, 35,647 men and 39,767 women included between…
Staff in the National Health Service (NHS) have been placed under considerable strain during the COVID-19 pandemic; whilst NHS Trusts provide a variety of health and wellbeing support services, there has been little research investigating staff perceptions of these services. Moreover, the research that does exist typically includes only clinical staff, despite a large proportion of patient-facing NHS workers being…
Open article record in new tab ↗Structured AbstractO_ST_ABSBackgroundC_ST_ABSHealthcare workers are at increased risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 and potentially causing institutional outbreaks. Staff testing is critical in identifying and isolating infected individuals while also reducing unnecessary workforce depletion. Tygerberg Hospital implemented an online pre-registration system to expedite staff and cluster testing. ObjectivesWe aimed to i…
OBJECTIVE: to evaluate self-esteem, the consumption of alcohol, tobacco and other substances in outsourced workers of a public university. METHOD: a descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional, quantitative study developed with 316 outsourced workers from a municipality in the Southeast of Brazil. Data was collected through a characterization tool, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance…