Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Developed Following Covid-19 Vaccine

A 40-year-old male patient, an office worker, is a hospital staff. He applied with the complaint of sudden onset of blurred vision in the right eye. He stated that he had the first dose of inactivated covid vaccine (sinovac) 4 days ago in his story. In his examination, his vision was 0.5 in the right eye, 1.0 in the left eye, and his intraocular pressure was in both eyes. It was at the level of 15 mmHg. Biomicroscopically, the anterior segment looked natural. CSC was diagnosed in the FFA and OCT examinations.Treatment with oral acetazolamide (2x250 mg), topical nepafanac (4x1) was started. On the 13th day of the treatment, there was insufficient improvement in clinical findings, and oral acetazolamide was used. The dose was reduced (2x125 mg), oral epleronone (50 mg) was added. On the 70th day of the treatment, the vision in the right eye increased to full level in the control examination and it was observed that the retina returned to its normal appearance in the OCT examination.Copyright © 2023 Gazi Eye Foundation. All rights reserved.

Differences in the diurnal variation of salivary stress biomarkers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic between telecommuters and office workers

OBJECTIVES: It is necessary to objectively assess the stress state of workers, from the standpoint of holistic palliative care, in order to determine how the rapid change in work styles in the "live with coronavirus era"-in which people will coexist and live with the coronavirus (COVID-19)-will affect their physical and mental health. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of rapid changes in work patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic on the neuroendocrine stress response of workers. DESIGN AND METHODS: A total of sixteen subjects, 9 telecommuters (2 males, 7 females;age, 37.1+/-2.6 years) and 7 office workers (3 males, 4 females;age, 37.3+/-3.0 years) who provided their informed consent were enrolled in this prospective observational study. Saliva was collected four times a day (after waking, noon, evening, and before bedtime) and three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) during May and June 2020. The saliva samples were stored at -20degreeC until measurement. Saliva components were analyzed by ELISA for cortisol, melatonin, s-IgA, and oxytocin. RESULT(S): The diurnal variation of salivary components between telecommuting and office work groups was investigated. Cortisol showed diurnal variation with higher secretion during waking hours and lower secretion toward nighttime in both groups, and no modulation was observed. In the office work group Melatonin showed diurnal variation, with increased secretion at night. In contrast, the telecommuting group showed modulation, with higher secretion at waking and lower secretion at night. s-IgA showed diurnal variation with a high level at waking and a low level thereafter in both groups, and no modulation was observed. The telecommuting group showed higher oxytocin levels in comparison to the office work group. CONCLUSION(S): These results suggest that the absence of commuting in the telecommuting group reduces anxiety due to infection, and that the diurnal variation of melatonin may be due to the alteration of circadian rhythm caused by being at home all day.

Job stress and work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic among Japanese workers: a prospective cohort study.

Objectives: The work style reforms and the coronavirus disease pandemic in Japan have prompted efforts toward teleworking, mainly work from home (WFH). This study aimed to prospectively evaluate the impact of WFH on job stress among Japanese workers. Methods: This online survey-based prospective cohort study was conducted from December 2020 (baseline) to December 2021 (1-year follow-up) using self-administered questionnaires. At baseline, 27,036 participants completed the questionnaires, whereas 18,560 (68.7%) participated in the 1-year follow-up. After excluding the 11,604 participants who left or changed workplaces within 1 year or who were physical laborers and hospitality workers, data from 6,956 participants were analyzed. We asked participants about WFH frequency at baseline and conducted a follow-up using the Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (BJSQ). Participants were divided into four groups according to WFH frequency. The odds ratios of poor states of the association of the four subscales (job demand, job control, supervisor support, and coworker support) determined by the BJSQ with WFH frequency were estimated using a multilevel logistic model. Results: In both the gender-age adjusted and multivariate models, compared to the non-WFH group, the medium and low WFH groups were less likely to have poor job control, whereas the high WFH group were likely to have similar levels as the non-WFH group. In both models, compared to non-WFH participants, the high WFH group were more likely to have poor supervisor and coworker support. Conclusions: High-frequency WFH requires further attention, because it may increase job stress by exacerbating deficits of social support in the workplace. Medium- and low-frequency WFH workers were more likely to have satisfactory job control; therefore, limiting WFH to three or fewer days per week may lead to better job stress management.

Prediction of Work from Home and Musculoskeletal Discomfort: An Investigation of Ergonomic Factors in Work Arrangements and Home Workstation Setups Using the COVID-19 Experience.

The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity for office workers to experience work from home (WFH). The aims of this study are to investigate the prevalence rate of musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD) and the work conditions of homeworkers during WFH as well as to evaluate the association and predicted risk of ergonomic factors and MSD. A total of 232 homeworkers completed questionnaires. Chi-square test and logistic regression were used to analyze the association and prediction of work arrangements and home workstation setups and musculoskeletal outcomes. The result showed that 61.2% of homeworkers reported MSD while WFH. Because of the small living spaces in Hong Kong, 51% and 24.6% of homeworkers worked in living/dining areas and bedrooms, respectively, potentially affecting their work and personal life. Additionally, homeworkers adopted a flexible work style, but prolonged computer use while WFH. Homeworkers who used a chair without a backrest or a sofa could predict a significantly higher risk of MSD. The use of a laptop monitor posed about a 2 to 3 times higher risk of suffering from neck, upper back, and lower back discomfort than the use of a desktop monitor. These results provide valuable information to help regulators, employers, homeworkers, and designers create better WFH guidelines, work arrangements, and home settings.

CHANGES IN THE WORKERS' PERCEPTION OF WORKING FROM OFFICE IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19 A survey of office workers and teleworkers

The authors conducted an online survey in Japan in March 2019 (N=2,684) to gather feedback from workers who commute to their offices and work with several people in a corporate environment. However, considering the COVID-19 pandemic changed our workstyle, a second survey (n=490) was conducted in December 2020 for workers whose offices remained mostly unchanged since the last survey to compare data from both surveys for the same respondents and investigate the changes in the value of office spaces. The result suggested that the survey respondents were influenced by the changes in workstyles and attitudes in the telework experience. © 2022 Architectural Institute of Japan. All rights reserved.

Detection of back pains among office workers using MRI

Staying at home and having a sedentary lifestyle has become a new pattern of life in the world of the Covid-19 pandemic. Office workers were a group of people who had to stay at home during the lockdown and they adopted to this pattern of life. Because of this sedentary pattern of life, the occurrence of back pain became more prevalent in this population. Using MRI as an accurate technique to detection of low back pain was suggested and in this paper we have tried to collect data regarding this new pattern of life style and detection of low back pain among office workers using published papers in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science from 2015 till 2020. Copyright © Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Sugar-sweetened beverages consumption during Covid-19 pandemic among office workers in semi-urban area in southern Thailand: a cross-sectional study.

Background: During COVID-19 pandemic, office worker has spent more than 6-8 hours per day sitting for online working following social distancing policy. Considering the popularity of online ordering and home delivery services, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption have increased. However, the link between the types SSB consumption and their BMI was less well documented. Objective: To determine the association of the habitual intake (type, frequency, and volume) of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) with body mass index (BMI). Material and methods: A cross-sectional study, 337 office workers were selected according to probability proportionto-size and systematic random sampling. Data were collected using face-to-face interviews on the type, frequency, and volume of sugar-sweetened beverage intake. Samples of sugar-containing beverages were analyzed using high-throughput liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The chi-square test was used to determine the relationship of SSB consumption with BMI. Unadjusted binary logistic regression analysis was used to assess the associations between BMI and metabolic diseases. Results: Most respondents (56.1%) were overweight (BMI >23 kg/m2). The most consumed SSB was milk tea (e.g., Thai tea and green tea), which was significantly related with BMI (p=0.03). LC-MS/MS analysis showed that sucrose and lactose were the major sugars in milk tea (34.7 g/100mL, on average). 70.6% of the respondents consumed >24 g/day of sugar, which is more than the World Health Organization's recommendation. Conclusions: Health control policies and health education, for example warning labels for the reduction of SSB consumption, may urgently be required to promote health in workplaces and prevent SSB-related metabolic diseases.

Effects of Motivation Program in Work Exercise Movement Based on COM-B Model for Reducing Sedentary Behaviors of Office Employees: A Randomized Controlled Trials

Background: Covid-19 affects health behaviors in terms of less physical activity and increased sedentary behavior of office employees, which is a cause of non-communicable diseases. Objective(s): To investigate the effectiveness of a motivational enhancement program in work exercise movement (MEP in WEM) based on the Capability Opportunity Motivation Behavior (COM-B) model. Material(s) and Method(s): The cluster randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were designed to collect data and test the program's effectiveness. Fifty-eight officers, divided into two groups, with 28 officers in the experimental group and 30 officers in the control group, were included in this study. This was calculated by statistical power analysis for the behavioral sciences with an effect size of 0.80, p-value 0.05. The data were collected from the Likert rating scale with a Cronbach's reliability score of 0.776 to 0.911. The MEP ran for 11 weeks with 12 intervention activities between April and July 2021. Descriptive statistics and t-tests were used for data analyses. Result(s): After participation, employees' motivation (mean 3.12, SD 0.520) and sedentary behavior (mean 2.65, SD 0.691) were at a high level, and the MEP in WEM was significantly effective in enhancing motivation. Additionally, the experimental group had the higher motivation and less sedentary behavior than the control group before participating in the intervention at a significance level of 0.05. Conclusion(s): This ME program should be used to initiate policies in promoting physical activity of office employees. Copyright © 2022 JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF THAILAND.

Working life of people with multiple sclerosis during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey of working-aged people with multiple sclerosis in Sweden

Background: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to vast changes in working life and conditions in which we work. These changes may affect people with multiple sclerosis (MS) differently. Aim(s): To describe the work participation of people with MS during the Covid-19 pandemic and the consequences of the pandemic on their working lives. Method(s): A web-based survey was conducted in summer 2021 to investigate various aspects of life among people with MS in Sweden, including work and impacts of the pandemic. All individuals aged 20-50 listed in the Swedish MS registry were invited. Individual-level sociodemographic and clinical data were linked from nationwide registers. Differences in the responses by sex, education level (university, yes or no), and type of work (office or manual) were tested with chi2-tests. Result(s): Over 8500 adults with MS were invited and 4412 (52%) responded. The 4164 without full-time disability pension were included, with a mean age of 40.3 and 9.2 years since diagnosis. Overall, 2731 reported no impact on their work situation by the pandemic. Among the 3571 employed or self-employed, 3.2% reported less to do and 9.5% more to do due to the pandemic. Similar proportions reported no impact on work by sex (65.8% v 65.2%, p-value 0.690), but women more frequently stated they had more to do (8.7% v 6.9%, p-value: 0.058). No impact on work was more often reported among those with university education (68.2% v 61.3%, p-value <0.001) and fewer reported more to do than those without university education (6.3% v 9.4%, p-value <0.001). Fewer with university education were furloughed (Currently: 0.5% v 1.6%, p-value 0.001. Earlier: 5.6% v 6.7%, p-value 0.028). They also pursued further studies to a higher extent (2.3% v 1.4%, p-value 0.028). Office workers reported no impact on work to a higher extent than manual workers (72.4% v 63.6%, p-value <0.001), despite more stating they had more to do to (9.4% v 7.1%, p-value 0.023). Current furlough was less common among office workers (0.6% v 1.4%, p-value 0.026), with no differences earlier (6.2% v 6.0%, p-value 0.779). Fewer office workers pursued studies (0.8% v 2.9%, p-value <0.001). Conclusion(s): Many people with MS reported that the pandemic did not affect their work situation. However, the consequences reported differed among them. Further knowledge of which factors promoted or hindered their work lives during the pandemic is needed to support long-term work participation.

A study of determinants of pulmonary fibrosis in covid-19 survivors

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has affected majorly the lungs besides many other organs. Many of the patients later developed pulmonary-fibrosis. This study was planned to know the determinants resulting in pulmonary-fibrosis in post COVID survivors. Methods: Hospital-based, cross-sectional study done over a period of one year. A pre-designed proforma used to collect necessary information and follow-up HRCT and other investigations were evaluated. Results: Out of 87 patients 41.3% (n=36) developed pulmonary fibrosis among which majority i.e., 66.6% (n=24) were males. Out of 87 patient 49.42% (n=43) belonged to the age group of 51-70 years among which 48.83% (n=21) developed fibrosis. Infection was more common in urban 63.2% (n=55), middle-class family 55.17% (n=48), non-smoker 65.51% (n=57), homemaker and office worker 49.4% (n=43). Out of 87 patients 57.47% (n=50) had different comorbidities out of which 52% (n=26) developed pulmonary fibrosis. The proportion of fibrosis among diabetic patients was 67.7% (n=21, p=0.036). A total of 27 patients were treated in ICU, out of which 66.67% (n=18) developed pulmonary fibrosis. About 57.14% (n=28) of the patient with leucocytosis developed pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary fibrosis developed more in which steroid are not used 9/19, 47% (n=9) compared to those where was steroid used 27/68, 39.7% (n=27). Majority of the patient i.e.,>90% fibrotic patient had raised inflammatory marker. Higher CT severity score and consolidation are predictive for post covid fibrosis Conclusion: Post-COVID-19 pulmonary-fibrosis was observed in about half of the survivors. This study emphasized the relation of pulmonary-fibrosis with many factors like age, comorbidities, ICU-admission, steroid usage, inflammatory-markers and secondary-infections.

Effects of Tele-Exercise on Body Weight, Body Mass Index, and Fat Mass of Obese Employees

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a growing health problem in Indonesia, with one of the main causes being physical inactivity. Meanwhile, employees are a group that is susceptible to obesity as they often have limited time while working sedentarily in front of a desk or computer, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This causes risks of many cardiovascular diseases and obesity and can indirectly cause death. Tele-exercise, a live online video exercise, may be the solution to this problem. AIM: Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of tele-exercise on body weight, BMI, and fat mass percentage as indicators of obesity. METHODS: The research was conducted from July 2020 to January 2021 according to the policy regarding the pandemic. Furthermore, it used a pre-and post-quasi-experimental design. A total of 39 subjects were given tele-exercise involving two strength training and one cardio training per week for 3 months. RESULTS: Subsequently, the results showed that exercise had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on BMI and body weight, while fat mass percentage only decreased significantly (p < 0.05) from the second to third assessment. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study analyzing the effects of tele-exercise on obese employee’s body weight, body mass index, and fat mass. CONCLUSION: This proves that tele-exercise is an effective therapy for obesity that does not require a large space and has beneficial online aspects, especially during the pandemic. The timing of measurement and hydration status should be considered to assess the body composition.

Telecommuting Frequency and Preference among Japanese Workers According to Regional Cumulative COVID-19 Incidence: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study aimed to examine the relationship between telecommuting and the regional cumulative COVID-19 incidence. This was a cross-sectional study analyzing 13,468 office workers. The participant groups, according to the level of cumulative COVID-19 incidence by prefecture, were used as the predictor variable, and telecommuting frequency and preference were used as outcomes. We employed an ordinal logistic regression analysis. In regions with a high cumulative COVID-19 incidence, the proportion of participants who telecommuted more than 2 days per week was 34.7%, which was approximately 20% higher than in other regions. Telecommuting preference was stronger in areas with higher COVID-19 influence. However, in other regions, the proportion of participants who did not want to telecommute was higher than that of those who wanted to telecommute. We found that telecommuting frequency and preference were higher in regions with high cumulative COVID-19 incidence.

Job stress among workers who telecommute during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Japan: a cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVES: The work system reform and the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan have prompted efforts toward telecommuting in Japan. However, only a few studies have investigated the stress and health effects of telecommuting. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the relationship between telecommuting and job stress among Japanese workers. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study. In December 2020, during the "third wave" of the COVID-19 pandemic, an Internet-based nationwide health survey of 33 087 Japanese workers (The Collaborative Online Research on Novel-coronavirus and Work, CORoNaWork study) was conducted. Data of 27 036 individuals were included after excluding 6051 invalid responses. The authors analyzed a sample of 13 468 office workers from this database. The participants were classified into 4 groups according to their telecommuting frequency, while comparing scores on the subscale of the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) and subjective job stress between the high-frequency, medium-frequency, low-frequency, and non-telecommuters groups. A linear mixed model and an ordinal logistic regression analysis were used. RESULTS: A significant difference in the job control scores of the JCQ among the 4 groups was found, after adjusting for multiple confounding factors. The high-frequency telecommuters group had the highest job control score. Further, after adjusting for multiple confounding factors, the subjective job stress scores of the high- and medium-frequency telecommuters groups were significantly lower than those of the non-telecommuters group. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed that high-frequency telecommuting was associated with high job control and low subjective job stress. The widespread adoption of telecommuting as a countermeasure to the public health challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic may also have a positive impact on job stress. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2022;35(3):339-51.

Impact of Covid-19 on front office-related stres

During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, several critical issues emerged regarding the new ways of interaction between customers and front desk employees, generating new stressors that should be considered to evaluate new methods of stress management. The relationship with the public represents a source of stress for front office employees. Customer-related social stressors can influence psychological well-being and can have different pathophysiological effects on the organism that, as a result, affect the job performance of the worker. Various coping strategies can mitigate or exacerbate the discomfort perceived by the employee, leading to a positive stress response (mitigation) or to a disadaptive one (exacerbation) reaching burnout syndrome at the very end. Numerous studies underline the need to improve customer service behavior, the necessity to create a client-centered behavior and highlight the role of supervisors in stress management and reduction.

Detection of back pains among office workers using mri

Staying at home and having a sedentary lifestyle has become a new pattern of life in the world of the Covid-19 pandemic. Office workers were a group of people who had to stay at home during the lockdown and they adopted to this pattern of life. Because of this sedentary pattern of life, the occurrence of back pain became more prevalent in this population. Using MRI as an accurate technique to detection of low back pain was suggested and in this paper we have tried to collect data regarding this new pattern of life style and detection of low back pain among office workers using published papers in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science from 2015 till 2020.