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Long-term associations of psychosocial working conditions with depressive symptoms and work-related emotional exhaustion: comparing effects in a 5-year prospective study of 1949 workers in Germany
ConclusionsOverall, the findings provide limited evidence supporting the hypothesis that psychosocial working conditions are more strongly associated with work-related emotional exhaustion than with depressive symptoms. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - February 24, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Increased physical workload in home care service is associated with reduced recovery from work
ConclusionsThese data indicate that increased occupational physical workload is associated with reduced recovery among home care workers. Therefore, decreasing occupational strain and ensuring sufficient recovery is recommended. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - February 18, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Online mental health training program for male-dominated organisations: a pre-post pilot study assessing feasibility, usability, and preliminary effectiveness
ConclusionThis study presents evidence base that Unwind is a feasible and acceptable approach to reducing employees ’ mental health-related symptoms in typically difficult-to-reach male-dominated industries. Unwind is feasible for larger scale delivery within male-dominated industries. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - February 17, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effects of PM2.5 pollution and single nucleotide polymorphisms of neurotrophin signaling pathway genes acting together on schizophrenia relapse
ConclusionsPM2.5 levels, YWHAB gene polymorphism locus rs6031849, and gender jointly influenced schizophrenia relapse, with long-term exposure to high levels of PM2.5 having the greatest effect on schizophrenia relapse. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - February 11, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Correction: Exposure to dust and respiratory health among Australian miners
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Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - February 1, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association of air pollution with olfactory identification performance of S ão Paulo residents: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionAcute and chronic exposure to PM10 is strongly associated with olfactory identification performance in Brazilian adults. Understanding the mechanisms which underlie these relationships could help to improve chemosensory function with a large public health impact. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - January 31, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Answer to the letter to the editor
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Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - January 25, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Health risk of manual harvesting lodged crops: physiological markers should also be monitored
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Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - January 25, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Job satisfaction and job security as moderators in the relationships among job demands, musculoskeletal symptoms, and work performance
Conclusion Job satisfaction and job security can, respectively, mitigate the adverse impacts of working with MSUE and physical demands on work performance. Workplace interventions to improve workers ’ job satisfaction and job security can contribute to their musculoskeletal health and work performance. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - January 24, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors associated with Q fever infection in slaughterhouse workers in Fars province, Iran
ConclusionsAs such, the high seroprevalence of Q fever among abattoir workers highlights the importance of further comprehensive epidemiological studies, occupational screening programs, and preventive measures for Q fever in high-risk groups. This also warns animal health care organizations about the risk of Q fever infection in livestock in this region. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - January 12, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Diurnal temperature range impacts on outpatients department visits for allergic rhinitis in Lanzhou, China
ConclusionOur study adds to the evidence that DTR is a possible risk factor for outpatient visits for AR; therefore, the public health sector and medical staff should take DTR into account when it comes to preventing AR onset. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - January 9, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

On the supra-linearity of the relationship between air pollution, mortality and hospital admission in 18 French cities
ConclusionThe supra-linearity of the relationship between PM10, PM2.5, NO2, mortality and hospital admissions supports the need to further reduce air pollution concentrations well below regulatory values. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - January 5, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effort-reward imbalance and its association with sociocultural diversity factors at work: findings from a cross-sectional survey among physicians and nurses in Germany
ConclusionsCatering to the needs of healthcare personnel in dealing with the additional effort related to language barriers at work, e.g., readily available translator services, and creating non-discriminatory work environments might be one cornerstone for the prevention of work-related ill health and retention of qualified hospital staff. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - January 5, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Work-related head injury and industry sectors in Finland: causes and circumstances
ConclusionThe risks and pathways preceding head injuries varied considerably. The highest head injury rates were in construction and manufacturing. Violence emerged as a major risk factor in human health and social work activities. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - January 3, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The association between cold exposure and musculoskeletal disorders: a prospective population-based study
ConclusionsOccupational ambient cold exposure was associated with NSP, LBP, and radiating LBP, and should be recognised as a possible occupational risk factor. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - January 2, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research