Article
Infectious Diseases
Libing Ma, Xuan Han, Yuan Ma, Yuan Yang, Yunshao Xu, Di Liu, Weizhong Yang, Luzhao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the influenza vaccination status among healthcare workers (HCWs) in China and found that hospital regulations and a free vaccine policy were effective in improving vaccination rates. However, the influenza vaccination coverage among Chinese HCWs remained low and showed a downward trend. Further measures such as advocacy campaigns, free vaccine policies, and on-site vaccination could be implemented to improve coverage.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Francesca Licata, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Giorgia Della Polla, Emma Antonia Citrino, Aida Bianco
Summary: This study investigated the practices, knowledge, and attitudes of Italian healthcare workers (HCWs) regarding influenza vaccination during pregnancy. The findings revealed that a significant number of HCWs had misconceptions about the risks of vaccines and lacked up-to-date knowledge. These findings are valuable for promoting evidence-based recommendations among HCWs.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Sofie Schumacher, Jon Salmanton-Garcia, Andrea Liekweg, Muriel Rolfes, Danila Seidel, Sibylle C. Mellinghoff, Oliver A. Cornely
Summary: This study investigates the impact of an intensified influenza vaccination campaign in a maximum-care hospital on influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/21. The campaign, which involved a mobile vaccination team and a central vaccination site, led to a significant increase in vaccination coverage among healthcare workers, especially among nurses.
Article
Immunology
Gabriella Di Giuseppe, Concetta P. Pelullo, Andrea Paolantonio, Giorgia Della Polla, Maria Pavia
Summary: This study found a significant increase in healthcare workers' willingness to receive the influenza vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic, with main determinants including belief in the usefulness of influenza vaccine in distinguishing influenza and COVID-19 symptoms, willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccination, no concern about influenza vaccine side effects, concern about transmitting influenza to patients, and previous influenza vaccination history. Strategies targeting enabling factors are essential to promote influenza vaccination adherence among healthcare workers in future seasons.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Phung Lang, Charlotte Tsu-Shin Wu, Anna Florence Le-Nguyen, Astrid Czock
Summary: A study conducted in Switzerland found that approximately 40.2% of healthcare workers in the ambulatory setting were vaccinated against influenza. The study also revealed that 78.1% of physicians were vaccinated, compared to only 29.1% of nurses. These findings indicate that demographic factors play a role in healthcare workers' participation in influenza vaccination and their likelihood of recommending it to others.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Tommaso Sani, Ilaria Morelli, Donatella Sarti, Giovanni Tassinari, Maria Capalbo, Emma Espinosa, Beatrice Gasperini, Emilia Prospero
Summary: Despite the high risk of contracting and spreading influenza due to professional exposure, healthcare workers are reluctant to participate in the influenza vaccination program. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased healthcare workers' attitudes towards flu vaccination. Nonetheless, flu vaccination adherence remains low and needs improvement.
Article
Immunology
Fred Andayi, Gideon O. Emukule, Eric Osoro, Linus K. Ndegwa, Fredrick Otiato, Peter Muturi, Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, Rosalia Kalani, Edwina Anyango, Philip M. Muthoka, Malembe S. Ebama, Joseph Bresee, Sandra S. Chaves
Summary: Healthcare workers in Kenya have moderate knowledge of pandemic influenza and vaccination, which varies by profession and years of work experience. Continued in-service health education is needed to increase awareness and knowledge of pandemic influenza among healthcare workers and to improve acceptance of influenza vaccination during a pandemic.
Article
Immunology
Shuk-Ching Wong, Veronica Wing-Man Chan, Germaine Kit Ming Lam, Lithia Lai-Ha Yuen, Christine Ho-Yan AuYeung, Xin Li, Jonathan Hon-Kwan Chen, Pui-Hing Chau, Kwok-Yung Yuen, Vincent Chi-Chung Cheng
Summary: In Hong Kong, the implementation of personal coaching led by infection control officers and senior nursing officers significantly increased the influenza vaccination rates among healthcare workers for three consecutive years.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zachary J. Madewell, Rafael Chacon-Fuentes, Jorge Jara, Homer Mejia-Santos, Ida-Berenice Molina, Juan Pablo Alvis-Estrada, Maria-Renee Ortiz, Rosa Coello-Licona, Belinda Montejo
Summary: This study in Honduras evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers regarding seasonal influenza vaccination. Findings showed that only a small percentage of healthcare workers understood the composition of the vaccine and many believed it could cause flu-like symptoms. Despite availability and legal requirement of influenza vaccination in Honduras, coverage among healthcare workers was low in 2018 due to misconceptions.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingchun Fan, Shijie Xu, Yijun Liu, Xiaoting Ma, Juan Cao, Chunling Fan, Shisan Bao
Summary: The global influenza vaccination rate among healthcare workers is low, and comprehensive measures are needed to promote influenza vaccination among this population.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eric Ochoa-Hein, Erika Noemi Gutierrez-Lopez, Darwin Stalin Torres-Erazo, Nelda Judith Nunez-Caamal, Cesar Adrian Martinez-Longoria, Lyzette Alejandra Garcia-Bonilla, Barbara Rivera-Fernandez Galan, Victor Antonio Monroy-Colin, Teresita de Jesus Prado-Gonzalez, Diana Vilar-Compte, Martha Asuncion Huertas-Jimenez, Alma Rosa Chavez-Rios, Anabel Haro-Osnaya, Karla Karina Colin-Gonzalez, Roxana de Paz-Garcia, Alejandra Vazquez-Andrade, Carmen Romero-Oliveros, Arturo Galindo-Fraga
Summary: The study revealed suboptimal adherence to influenza vaccination among Mexican HCWs and factors associated with vaccine receipt were similar to those reported in other studies, including incremental doses received in the past and awareness of vaccination campaigns. Lack of information and poor communication were identified as barriers by both vaccinated and unvaccinated personnel.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Thalia Bellali, Polyxeni Liamopoulou, Savvato Karavasileiadou, Noura Almadani, Petros Galanis, George Kritsotakis, Georgios Manomenidis
Summary: This study aimed to explore the factors influencing healthcare workers' vaccination against seasonal influenza, including intention, motivation, and empowerment. The results showed that age, intention score, MoVac-flu scale score, and the presence of chronic diseases were significant predictors of vaccination. These findings can be used as a guide to increase vaccination rates among healthcare workers.
Article
Immunology
Marco Dettori, Antonella Arghittu, Giovanna Deiana, Antonio Azara, Maria Dolores Masia, Alessandra Palmieri, Antonio Lorenzo Spano, Antonello Serra, Paolo Castiglia
Summary: Through a three-year vaccination project, it was found that the integrated vaccination offer can increase vaccination coverage among healthcare workers, especially in the last season of the influenza.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Olga Morgel, Astrid Czock, Phung Lang
Summary: This study assessed and compared influenza and COVID-19 vaccination uptake among healthcare workers (HCWs) in primary care in Switzerland during 2020/21. The findings showed that 91.8% of the participating HCWs were vaccinated against COVID-19, while only 60.1% received influenza vaccination. The vaccination rates varied significantly among different professions, with physicians and pharmacists having the highest influenza vaccination rates. Factors such as age, profession, vaccination history, vaccination training, and recommendation behaviors were found to be associated with vaccination rates.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
A-Sol Kim, Sung-Min Kim, Ji-Eun Song, Soyoon Hwang, Eunkyung Nam, Ki Tae Kwon
Summary: This study aimed to compare adverse reactions following BNT162b2 and influenza vaccinations in healthcare workers. The study found that the overall adverse reaction rates were significantly higher in the BNT162b2 + IIV4 group and BNT162b2 alone group compared to the IIV4 alone group. Fever, injection site pain, and fatigue were the most common adverse events, with higher occurrence in the BNT162b2 + IIV4 and BNT162b2 alone groups. The study suggests that coadministration of influenza vaccine with BNT162b2 is safe.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
F. Hoffmeyer, A. Beine, A. Lotz, O. Kleinmueller, C. Noellenheidt, E. Zahradnik, A. Nienhaus, M. Raulf
Summary: Working with animals exposes veterinary staff to particulate, biological or chemical matter, leading to common respiratory complaints. A cross-sectional study found that around 31% of female participants were atopic, with symptoms of rhinoconjunctivitis being the most frequent. Sensitization to cats/dogs was identified as a significant risk factor for respiratory symptoms, rhinoconjunctivitis, and asthma.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Fabian Holzgreve, Laura Fraeulin, Werner Betz, Christina Erbe, Eileen M. Wanke, Doerthe Brueggmann, Albert Nienhaus, David A. Groneberg, Christian Maurer-Grubinger, Daniela Ohlendorf
Summary: This study investigates the ergonomic risks for dentists and dental assistants in different fields of dental specialization, and compares the risks between dentists and dental assistants within each field. The results show significantly reduced ergonomic risks in endodontology and orthodontics for dental assistants, and in orthodontics for dentists compared to general dentistry. Furthermore, there are specific differences between the fields of specialization.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peter Koch, Albert Nienhaus
Summary: The study found that apprentices have more knowledge about practical health protection topics than about its operational organization. Apprentices in health and welfare services are more likely to apply their knowledge in everyday work. There are weak to moderate statistically significant correlations between OSH knowledge and health literacy.
ZENTRALBLATT FUR ARBEITSMEDIZIN ARBEITSSCHUTZ UND ERGONOMIE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Albert Nienhaus
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katharina Grimm, Daniel Niederer, Albert Nienhaus, David A. Groneberg, Tobias Engeroff
Summary: Mask wearing can lead to increased airway resistance and carbon dioxide rebreathing, impacting gas exchange and causing discomfort and impairments in cognitive performance.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claudia Peters, Madeleine Dulon, Claudia Westermann, Agnessa Kozak, Albert Nienhaus
Summary: This study examines the consequences and risk factors of COVID-19 infection among health workers. It found that a significant percentage of participants experienced persistent symptoms, with older age, female gender, previous illness, and severe symptoms during acute infection being associated with a higher risk. Participants with persistent symptoms also reported impaired health-related quality of life, indicating a need for rehabilitation to improve health and work ability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Vanessa Beringer, Tanja Wirth, Lena Kazmierczak, Sonja Reissmann, Wilfried Schnieder, Hans-Werner Kottkamp, Greta Ullrich, Albert Nienhaus, Volker Harth, Anja Schablon, Stefanie Mache
Summary: This study investigated the measures for dealing with violence in emergency care and employees' subjective evaluations. The results showed that the availability of security staff and standardized reporting of incidents were considered important measures, but they were not consistently implemented. High workload in emergency care may impede the implementation of measures, and there is a clear demand for increased support from supervisors and hospital management.
MEDIZINISCHE KLINIK-INTENSIVMEDIZIN UND NOTFALLMEDIZIN
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sonja Reissmann, Tanja Wirth, Vanessa Beringer, David A. Groneberg, Albert Nienhaus, Volker Harth, Stefanie Mache
Summary: This study aims to explore the perceptions of ED staff on available violence prevention measures and their effectiveness. Participants reported the effectiveness of environmental, organisational, and individual-focused measures, but financial constraints were identified as the main barrier for implementation. To address this, reducing workload, developing tailored guidelines, and implementing screening tools are recommended. Hospitals should provide guidelines to ED staff, and prevention measures need to be practiced and communicated.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Theres Heichel, Richard Brans, Swen M. M. John, Albert Nienhaus, Kathrin Nordheider, Annika Wilke, Flora K. K. Sonsmann
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of different glove materials on inflammation and epidermal barrier impairment after experimental skin irritation. The results indicate that the semipermeable Sympatex material has better effects on skin parameters compared to other materials, suggesting that it can be a suitable material for glove liners or comfort gloves.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Allergy
Richard Brans, Silke Werner, Lara Obermeyer, Andreas Hansen, Christiane Altenburg, Albert Nienhaus
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peter Koch, Lukas Damerau, Jan Felix Kersten, Volker Harth, Matthias Augustin, Albert Nienhaus, Claudia Terschueren
Summary: Due to irregular working hours and additional family responsibilities, nursing staff may experience disturbances in their internal clock and have a higher risk of daytime sleepiness compared to other occupational groups who do not work in shifts. Female nurses are particularly at risk and have a statistically significant increased risk of excessive daytime sleepiness compared to men from other occupational sectors.
ZENTRALBLATT FUR ARBEITSMEDIZIN ARBEITSSCHUTZ UND ERGONOMIE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ramona Nowara, Fabian Holzgreve, Rejane Golbach, Eileen M. Wanke, Christian Maurer-Grubinger, Christina Erbe, Doerthe Brueggmann, Albert Nienhaus, David A. Groneberg, Daniela Ohlendorf
Summary: This study compared two measurement methods, RULA-PP and RULA-IMU, and found differences in risk scores in the arm and wrist analysis, while the differences were small in the neck, trunk, and leg analysis. The results indicated that RULA-IMU had higher discriminatory power and provided more accurate risk assessment for musculoskeletal diseases.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Albert Nienhaus, Johanna Stranzinger, Agnessa Kozak
Summary: From 2020 to 2022, the number of COVID-19-related occupational disease claims in Germany fluctuated, with a decreasing proportion of severe cases over the years. The vaccination campaign played a positive role in reducing the infection risk for healthcare workers, but infection prevention at the workplace remains crucial.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eva Zahradnik, Ingrid Sander, Olaf Kleinmuller, Anne Lotz, Verena Liebers, Bente Janssen-Weets, Stephanie Kler, Christiane Hilger, Alexandra Beine, Frank Hoffmeyer, Albert Nienhaus, Monika Raulf
Summary: Animal allergen concentrations are high in veterinary practices, but lower than households with pets. Domestic mite allergen and endotoxin exposure seem to be low for workers in veterinary practices. The high Equ c 1 detection rate strongly indicates dispersal of allergens, most likely through clothing and hair.
ANNALS OF WORK EXPOSURES AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Peter Koch, Zita Schillmoeller, Albert Nienhaus
Summary: This study investigates the changes in health literacy (HL) among trainees over time and its impact on health behavior and health. The results show that the average HL increases over time, with a significant increase observed in trainees in the health service. Individuals with inadequate HL have a higher risk of impaired psychological well-being and poorer subjective health status compared to those with adequate HL.