Occupational Deaths among Healthcare Workers

Occupational Deaths among Healthcare Workers

Recent experiences with severe acute respiratory syndrome and the US smallpox vaccination program have demonstrated the vulnerability of healthcare workers to occupationally acquired infectious diseases. However, despite acknowledgment of risk, the occupational death rate for healthcare workers is unknown. In contrast, the death rate for other professions with occupational risk, such as police ...

Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda

OBJECTIVE To assess the occupational health hazards faced by healthcare workers and the mitigation measures. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing quantitative data collection methods among 200 respondents who worked in 8 major health facilities in Kampala. RESULTS Overall, 50.0% of respondents reported experiencing an occupational health hazard. Among these, 39.5% experien...

Occupational risk for Legionella infection among dental healthcare workers: meta-analysis in occupational epidemiology

OBJECTIVE The occupational risk for Legionella infection among dental healthcare workers (DHCWs) is conjectured because of the risk of routine inhalation of potentially contaminated aerosols produced by the dental instruments. Nevertheless, occupational epidemiology studies are contrasting. This meta-analysis assessed the level of scientific evidence regarding the relative occupational risk for...

Preventing occupational stress in healthcare workers.

BACKGROUND Healthcare workers can suffer from occupational stress which may lead to serious mental and physical health problems. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of work and person-directed interventions in preventing stress at work in healthcare workers. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Depression Anxiety and Neurosis Group trials Specialised Register, MEDLINE, PsychInfo an...

Healthcare workers' perceptions of occupational exposure.