Prevalence and Associated Factors of Occupational Contact Hand Dermatitis among Registered Nurse in Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital

Authors

  • Jakarin Apisuttisin Occupational and Environmental Medicine Institute, Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital
  • Sornwit Osothsinlp Occupational and Environmental Medicine Institute, Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital
  • Palachart Sukonthapirom Na Patthalung Occupational and Environmental Medicine Institute, Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital

Keywords:

occupational dermatitis, contact dermatitis, hand eczema, registered nurse

Abstract

Objective: The study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of occupational contact hand dermatitis among registered nurses at Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 295 registered nurses who worked directly with patients at Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital. Data were collected using a modified Nordic Occupational Skin Questionnaire (NOSQ-2002). Descriptive statistics were used to calculate the period prevalence and point prevalence of hand dermatitis, while inferential statistics were used to identify factors associated with hand dermatitis, including personal factors, allergy history, and occupational factors. Multiple logistic regression analysis was employed. Results: The period prevalence of hand dermatitis was 11.53%, while the point prevalence was 3.73%. Statistically significant (p-value < 0.05) factors associated with hand dermatitis were personal factors, history of atopic dermatitis (mOR = 3.14, p = 0.024), and occupational factors, washing hands with plain water more than 10 times per day (mOR = 2.98, p = 0.008). Conclusion: Nurses have a moderate prevalence of hand dermatitis. Identifying and preventing work-related factors could lead to future policy interventions in hospitals.

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2024-08-31

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Apisuttisin J, Osothsinlp S, Sukonthapirom Na Patthalung P. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Occupational Contact Hand Dermatitis among Registered Nurse in Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital. JPMAT [Internet]. 2024 Aug. 31 [cited 2024 Nov. 8];14(2):246-61. Available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JPMAT/article/view/270367

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