Understanding of job burnout hazards and active promotion of scientific research based prevention and control strategy / 环境与职业医学

Job burnout is rampant in workplaces and has become an important global public health concern. It is one of the top occupational health problems to be addressed in the workplace in Europe and America. The prevalence rate of job burnout is also at a high level in China, and cannot be ignored for its associated health loss and economic impact of occupational population, so we should deepen the understanding of job burnout hazards, promote relevant scientific research, and develop associated prevention and control programs. This paper introduced the epidemic status of job burnout, health hazards and economic impact, development stage, influencing factors, conceptual models, measurement and evaluation methods, and prevention and control measures, and proposed scientific research directions as well as prevention and control strategies of job burnout in the future.

Advances on association between indoor air pollution and 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine in human urine / 环境与职业医学

8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in human urine is a marker reflecting oxidative stress and DNA oxidative damage. People spend 80%-90% of their life indoors; therefore, indoor air quality is directly related to human health. In this paper, the urinary 8-OHdG levels were presented in populations grouped by different demographic characteristics, lifestyle, occupational exposure, and health status, and elucidated indoor pollutants affecting human urinary 8-OHdG level, such as pollutants from outdoor sources, smoking, indoor combustion and cooking fumes, the chemicals in interior decoration materials, and building foundation soils. The article aims to provide a theoretical basis for predicting the impact of indoor air pollution on human health (DNA oxidative damage and related diseases) by measuring the concentration of 8-OHdG in human urine.

Presenteísmo em uma corporação policial: prevalência e repercussões na saúde dos trabalhadores / Presenteeism in a police corporation: prevalence and repercussions on workers' health / Presenteismo en una corporación policial: prevalencia y repercusiones en la salud de los trabajadores

O objetivo deste estudo é investigar a prevalência do presenteísmo, bem como suas repercussões na saúde de trabalhadores em uma corporação policial. O presenteísmo se caracteriza no comparecimento ao trabalho, apesar do trabalhador se sentir mal ou adoecido. Para tanto, foi realizado um estudo transversal, exploratório-descritivo, através de abordagem metodológica quantitativa e amostragem por conveniência. Como instrumentos de pesquisa foram utilizados o Stanford Presenteeism Scale (SPS-6) e um Questionário Sócio Demográfico e Ocupacional construído especialmente para este estudo. Como resultados, a avaliação do presenteísmo apontou que 55,4% da amostra (p=0,2169) apresentou certo comprometimento no desempenho do trabalho, sendo esse, primordialmente, associado a fatores de ordem psicológica (capacidade de concentração comprometida). Conclui-se que os achados deste estudo contribuirão para uma melhor compreensão sobre o processo de presenteísmo nessa população, assim como subsequente implementação de abordagens preventivas e promotoras de saúde.

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of presenteeism and its impact on the health of workers in a police corporation. Presenteeism is characterized by attendance at work, even though the worker feels sick or ill. To this end, a cross-sectional, exploratory-descriptive study was carried out, with a quantitative approach and convenience sampling. As research instruments, the Stanford Presenteeism Scale (SPS-6) and a socio-demographic and occupational questionnaire built especially for this study were used. As a result, the evaluation of presenteeism pointed out that 55.4% of the sample (p=0.2169) showed impairment in work performance by presenteeism, which is primarily associated with psychological factors (impaired ability to concentrate). It is concluded that the findings of this study will contribute to the understanding of presenteeism in this population and the subsequent implementation of preventive and health-promoting approaches.

El objetivo de este estudio es investigar la prevalencia del presenteismo, bien como sus impactos en la salud de los trabajadores en una corporación policial. El presenteismo se caracteriza por la asistencia al trabajo, aunque el trabajador se siente enfermo. Con este fin, se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo exploratorio, con un enfoque metodológico cuantitativo y muestra por conveniencia. Como instrumentos de investigación, se utilizaron la Escala de Presentismo de Stanford (SPS-6) y un Cuestionario Socio Demográfico y Ocupacional, creado especialmente para este estudio. Como resultado, la evaluación del presentismo mostró que el 55.4% de la muestra (p=0.2169) mostró un deterioro en el desempeño laboral por el presentismo, que se asoció principalmente con factores psicológicos (capacidad deteriorada para concentrarse). Se concluye que los resultados de este estudio contribuirán a una mejor comprensión del presentismo en esta población, asi como posterior implementación de enfoques preventivos y de promoción de la salud.

Assédio moral no judiciário: prevalência e repercussões na saúde dos trabalhadores / Bullying in the judiciary: prevalence and impact on workers' health / Acoso moral en el poder judicial: prevalencia y consecuencias a la salud de los funcionarios

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a prevalência do assédio moral e suas repercussões na saúde de trabalhadores em uma instituição judiciária. Adotou-se método quantitativo, transversal e de caráter descritivo. Analisou-se a organização do trabalho, situações de assédio moral e possíveis associações entre o assédio moral e danos à saúde. Como instrumentos, foram aplicados um questionário biossociodemográfico e laboral e o Questionário de Atos Negativos (QAN). Os resultados evidenciaram que 37% dos respondentes foram submetidos a práticas de assédio moral na medida objetiva e 6,2% pela medida subjetiva, que 75% dos participantes indicaram o superior hierárquico como agressor e que os comportamentos negativos relacionados ao contexto e à gestão do trabalho preponderaram sobre os atos hostis direcionados à pessoa. Apareceram como repercussões na saúde depressão, ansiedade, nervosismo, irritabilidade, angústia, crises de choro, insônia, problemas digestivos e tensão muscular. Concluiu-se que ser alvo de atos hostis tem relação com danos à saúde.

The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of bullying and health consequences in the judiciary public service. A transversal, descriptive, quantitative methodology was implemented. Aspects concerning work organization, bullying situations, and possible associations between bullying and health issues were analyzed. The data was obtained through a biosociodemographic survey and from the Negative Acts Questionnaire (NAQ). Results showed that 37% of the subjects were submitted to bullying practices according to the objective measure, and 6,2% to subjective bullying practices. The hierarchical superior was indicated as the aggressor by 75% of the subjects. Negative behaviors related to the context and management of work were predominant with respect to hostile approaches directed specifically at individuals. Depression, anxiety, nervousness, bad mood, anguish, crying episodes, insomnia, digestive problems, and muscular tension were indicated as health repercussions. It was concluded that being the target of hostile acts resulted in damages to health.

El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar la prevalencia del acoso moral y sus consecuencias a la salud de funcionarios del Poder Judicial. Se implementó un abordaje metodológico cuantitativo, transversal y de carácter descriptivo. Se evaluaron los aspectos de la organización del trabajo, las situaciones de acoso moral. Se analizaron las posibles asociaciones entre el acoso moral y sus perjuicios a la salud. Los datos fueron obtenidos por medio del cuestionario biosociodemográfico y laboral, y del Cuestionario de Actos Negativos (NAQ). Los resultados evidenciaron que el 37% de los encuestados fueron sometidos a prácticas de acoso moral por medida objetiva y el 6,2% por medida subjetiva. El 75% de los participantes indicó su superior jerárquico como el agresor. Los comportamientos negativos relacionados con el contexto y gestión del trabajo preponderaron sobre los actos hostiles dirigidos a la persona. Fueron citadas como consecuencias a la salud: depresión, ansiedad, nerviosismo, irritabilidad, angustia, crisis de llanto, insomnio, problemas digestivos y de tensión muscular. Se concluyó que los daños a la salud resultaron de actos hostiles.

Factors Associated with Job-related Injuries among Cleaners in Hospitals / 한국직업건강간호학회지

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to provide basic data for development of health care programs for cleaners working in hospitals by analyzing job-related injuries among them and related factors. METHODS: The study surveyed cleaners working in 6 general hospitals in D metropolitan city. The questionnaire was structurally designed to include items about job-related injuries, working conditions, health related characteristics. For the analysis of the collected data, the SPSS/WIN 21.0 software was used, and t-test, ANOVA, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were conducted. RESULTS: Factors that affect health damages were gender and income levels. Inadequate safety facilities and equipment, noise, and income levels were found to be the factors affecting accident injuries. CONCLUSION: In order to reduce the job-related injuries, efforts need to be made to improve working conditions to deal with inadequate safety facilities and equipment and control noise. To fulfill this need, not only employers of cleaners but also hospitals in which they work should make efforts to educate those cleaners who have little knowledge of health and medical care, and improve their working conditions.

Intention to quit among Indian tobacco users: Findings from International Tobacco Control Policy evaluation India pilot survey.

Introduction: Tobacco users face barriers not just in quitting, but also in thinking about quitting. The aim of this study was to understand factors encouraging intention to quit from the 2006 International Tobacco Control Policy (TCP) Evaluation India Pilot Study Survey. Materials and Methods: A total of 764 adult respondents from urban and rural areas of Maharashtra and Bihar were surveyed through face-to-face individual interviews, with a house-to-house approach. Dependent variable was "intention to quit tobacco." Independent variables were demographic variables, peer influence, damage perception, receiving advice to quit, and referral to cessation services by healthcare professionals and exposure to anti-tobacco messages. Logistic regression model was used with odds ratio adjusted for location, age, gender, and marital status for statistical analysis. Results: Of 493 tobacco users, 32.5% intended to quit. More numbers of users who were unaware about their friends' tobacco use intended to quit compared to those who were aware (adjusted OR = 8.06, 95% CI = 4.58-14.19). Higher numbers of users who felt tobacco has damaged their health intended to quit compared to those who did not feel that way (adjusted OR = 5.62, 95% CI = 3.53-8.96). More numbers of users exposed to anti-tobacco messages in newspapers/magazines (adjusted OR = 1.76, 95% CI = 1.02-3.03), restaurants (adjusted OR = 2.47, 95% CI = 1.37-4.46), radio (adjusted OR=4.84, 95% CI = 3.01-7.78), cinema halls (adjusted OR = 9.22, 95% CI = 5.31-15.75), and public transportation (adjusted OR = 10.58, 95% = 5.90-18.98) intended to quit compared to unexposed users. Conclusion: Anti-tobacco messages have positive influence on user's intentions to quit.

Foreign Human Health Damage Assessment Systems of Construction Projects:a Research Advance Review / 环境与健康杂志

The implementation,operation and maintenance of building have huge impacts on environment and human health,however,the research about quantitative assessment of damage to human health for construction project still does not appear in China.Based on investigation in literatures about five LCA-based environmental impact assessment systems(EIA) systems,this paper concluded and compared the of health damage parts of the systems referred.Finally,some suggestions for establishing assessment systems of damage to human health especially in health damage indicators selection,characterization and weighting were proposed.

Cholinesterase activity and Pestieide Compounds in Blood of Pestieide Sprayers / 대한산업의학회지

In order to ascertain the status of health damage among Korean farmers who spray pesticides regularly in summer, blood and urine samples were collected for 88 volunteers during July to Septembei in 1990. Serum cholinesterase activity, parent compounds of pesticides in blood and urine, SGOT, SGPT, blood pressure, pulse rate were measured. The results were as follows ; 1. Mean cholinesterase activity after spraying pesticides was significantly lower than that before splaying. While proportion of abnormal cholinesterase activity (<1900U/L) group was 2.3% before spraying pesticides, tHe proportion of the group after spraying was 22.8% 2. Cholinesterase activity were decreased over 50% in 14.7% of the suhjects who can be classified into poisoning group 3. While pulse rate and blood pressure were slightly increased in poisoning group, those were significantly decreased in non-poisoning group. 4. Consecutive splaying of pesticide caused further reduction of cholinesterase activity, 5. Five parent compounds of pesticides frequently used during summer farming were analyzed using 106 blood samples. IBP in one sample and Isoprothiolane in four samples were detected. No parent compounds were detected in urine samples.

Effects of Air Quality on the Respiratory System of Pupils / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To study the effects of air quality on the the respiratory system of pupils. Methods Based on the routine monitoring data of Nanning City from Nanning environmental monitor station , all pupils from three elementary schools which located in heavy polluted area, middle polluted area and light polluted area respectively were investigated. The atmosphere quality was assessed with Shanghai Atmosphere Environmental Index. The illness data were collected by epidemiological investigation, questionnaire and physical examination. Chi-square test and Logistic regression were employed in the statistic analysis. Results The morbidity of bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, rhinitis, etc. in pupils lived in heavy polluted area was higher than that in light polluted area (P