Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen A. Eisen, Holly Elser, Sally Picciotto
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of work as a determinant of health, but occupational epidemiologists have faced challenges in conducting research. Occupational epidemiology contributes to public health by studying the etiology of chronic diseases, evaluating interventions to reduce workplace exposures, and exploring disparities related to work.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Helena C. Kaltenegger, Matthias Weigl, Linda Becker, Nicolas Rohleder, Dennis Nowak, Caroline Quartucci
Summary: This study explores the associations between self-reported psychosocial working conditions and biomarkers of low-grade inflammation in care professionals. The results show a relationship between job autonomy and levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), with high job autonomy associated with increased CRP levels. This study contributes to understanding the link between workplace stress and illness in care professionals.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leah Abrams, Kevin Friedman, Nicole Maestas
Summary: This study aimed to assess the relationship between health conditions and employment, as well as the degree to which physical and cognitive/emotional functioning explained this relationship. The study found that mental health conditions, nervous system/sensory conditions, and cardiovascular conditions were negatively associated with employment, while functional abilities were positively associated with employment to different degrees depending on education. This suggests that providing appropriate accommodations for functional limitations may promote employment for certain diseases, while broader accommodations may be necessary for reducing work exits due to cardiovascular conditions.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mariann Rigo, Nico Dragano, Morten Wahrendorf, Johannes Siegrist, Thorsten Lunau
Summary: This article examines the heterogeneities in trends in working conditions and occupational inequalities between country groups based on their amount of investment into labor market policy (LMP) programs. The results show that job strain increased in countries with the least LMP spending and that inequalities in job strain also widened in these countries. On the other hand, there were smaller changes in job strain and stable inequalities in countries with middle- and high-LMP spending.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Tessa J. van Doesum, Laura S. Shields-Zeeman, Stephanie S. Leone, Berno van Meijel, Lea J. Jabbarian, Marja van Bon-Martens
Summary: This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of mental health professionals in the Netherlands. The results showed that the professionals experienced increased workload, sleeping problems, and mental health issues during the pandemic. The study suggests improving working conditions by providing clear guidelines, and facilitating communication and support among colleagues.
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Economics
Anton Nivorozhkin, Friedrich Poeschel
Summary: This paper examines the working conditions in essential occupations in Germany during the Covid-19 pandemic. It identifies clusters of jobs with favorable or average working conditions, as well as clusters with unfavorable conditions, particularly for migrants. The study finds that lack of proficiency in the host-country language is the main barrier to improving migrants' working conditions.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND POLICY
(2022)
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Surgery
Mary E. Schroeder, Amber Brandolino, Kathleen Williams, Brady McIntosh, Alicia M. Pilarski, David J. Milia, Terri deRoon-Cassini
Summary: This quality improvement project aimed to address the knowledge gaps among healthcare workers about the role of law enforcement personnel in the resuscitation bay through educational intervention. The project included two sessions, a formal presentation and a panel discussion, to help healthcare workers understand the role of law enforcement personnel. A pre/post-survey showed an improvement in healthcare workers' knowledge about the role of law enforcement personnel.
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Environmental Studies
Sean A. Kidd, Mariya Bezgrebelna, Shakoor Hajat, Lynne Keevers, Arun Ravindran, Vicky Stergiopoulos, Samantha Wells, Shelby Yamamoto, Luiz A. Galvao, Marcia Hale, Solomon Njengah, Marc Settembrino, Jamie Vickery, Kwame McKenzie
Summary: People experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and policymakers should focus on migration and exposure. This synthesis provides practical information on addressing the climate change-related impacts on homeless populations, emphasizing the need for prevention-oriented plans, data-driven responses, and inclusive policy design. Successful approaches are culturally-situated and trauma-informed, while disregarding local input tends to result in policy failure.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sascha de Breij, Martijn Huisman, Cecile R. L. Boot, Dorly J. H. Deeg
Summary: Female older workers and feminine older workers have more depressive symptoms compared to male and non-feminine workers. Autonomy and task variation partially explain gender differences in depressive symptoms. Improving these conditions can reduce gender inequality in mental health among older workers.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Sharin Baldwin, Joicy George
Summary: This study explored the experiences of health professionals working at the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing increased stress, anxiety, and lack of sleep among participants. Despite facing challenges, health professionals prioritized patient care and felt a sense of camaraderie and pride within their team.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Thomas Pienkowski, Aidan Keane, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Emiel de Lange, Mirjam Hazenbosch, Munib Khanyari, William N. S. Arlidge, Gergo Baranyi, Stephanie Brittain, Vena Kapoor, Vik Mohan, Sarah Papworth, Roshni Ravi, Izak P. J. Smit, E. J. Milner-Gulland
Summary: Conservation work is both challenging and rewarding, but it can have implications for conservationists' mental health. This study aimed to examine mental health patterns among conservation professionals and identify workplace protective and risk factors. The results showed that heavy workload, job demands, and organizational instability were associated with higher distress, while job stability and satisfaction with one's contributions to conservation were associated with lower distress. Other factors such as dispositional and conservation-specific optimism, physical health, social support, gender, and career stage also influenced mental health. The findings suggest the importance of improving working conditions to support the mental health and effectiveness of conservationists.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Engineering, Industrial
Ha Ngoc Do, Milkie Vu, Anh Tuan Nguyen, Hoa Quynh Thi Nguyen, Thanh Phuong Bui, Quy Van Nguyen, Ngan Thu Thi Tran, Ly Bac Thi La, Nga Thu Thi Nguyen, Quang N. Nguyen, Hai Thanh Phan, Men Thi Hoang, Linh Gia Vu, Thuc Minh Thi Vu, Bach Xuan Tran, Carl A. Latkin, Cyrus S. H. Ho, Roger C. M. Ho
Summary: The study found that there were no significant differences in housing conditions between internal migrant and local workers in Vietnam, but internal migrants were more likely to face hazardous working conditions. Recommendations include strengthening social protection policies, providing more information on occupational health and safety, and conducting further research to explore the reasons behind migrants facing more hazardous working conditions.
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Ergonomics
Michel Hery, Marc Malenfer, Stephanie Devel, Catherine Levert
Summary: Introduction: Information and communication technologies play a significant role in the evolution of work, serving as tools for liberating humans from tedious tasks and intensifying work. Through foresight exercises and concrete examples, the authors outline possible trends for future changes and propose general principles for establishing a win-win policy.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Angelo d'Errico, Chiara Ardito, Roberto Leombruni, Fulvio Ricceri, Giuseppe Costa, Carlotta Sacerdote, Anna Odone
Summary: This study assessed the spread of health problems and exposure to unfavorable working conditions among aging workers in Italy, comparing data from surveys conducted before and after pension reform. The results showed a significant increase in functional limitations and working at night or during unsocial hours. It is crucial to reduce exposure to hazards among aging workers to avoid decreased work ability, health damage, or early exit from the labor market.
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Concetta Pironti, Giuseppina Moccia, Oriana Motta, Giovanni Boccia, Gianluigi Franci, Emanuela Santoro, Mario Capunzo, Francesco De Caro
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of ozone in indoor sanitization, showing a significant reduction in microbial count below the threshold value in different conditions of distance, temperature, and relative humidity. The research aimed to prevent infections and ensure safe environment use by studying the influence of microclimate on ozone sanitizing procedures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
