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Mental Health Among Firefighters: Understanding the Mental Health Risks, Treatment Barriers, and Coping Strategies
This study qualitatively assessed the pathways toward mental health in firefighters. Methods A two-phased assessment was conducted incorporating in-depth interviews (n = 52) and 10 focus group discussions (n = 82) with firefighters. Thematic analysis was used to develop codes and themes that informed the development of a conceptual model. Results Firefighters recognized personalizing events by relating calls to their personal lives or prior life experiences as the main risk factor. Department debriefing with fire chiefs or leadership after traumatic events was reported as the primary coping strategy firefight...
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Firefighters’ Health Knowledge, Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors, and Sociodemographic Characteristics as Predictors of Firefighters Attitudes Toward Health
Objective The aim of the study is to determine the predictors of firefighters’ attitudes toward health based on firefighters’ knowledge cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and sociodemographic characteristics. Methods The study used a web-based cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational research design. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 110 firefighters, males, and females, aged 18 to 65 years. Results Firefighters’ health knowledge, age group 30 to 39 years, and having CVD risk factors present were significant predictors of firefighters’ attitudes toward regular aerobic exercise...
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Workplace Social Support and Reduced Psychological Distress: A 1-Year Occupational Cohort Study
Conclusion Encouraging coworker support may contribute to the secondary prevention of mental health problems among employees. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

A Prospective Cohort Study of Presenteeism and Increased Risk of Divorce Among Japanese Workers
Conclusions This study suggests that supporting workers with presenteeism has important implications not only from the perspective of labor productivity in management but also for the individual's quality of life in terms of family relationships. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

High Temperature and Its Association With Work-Related Injuries by Employment Status in South Korea, 2017–2018
Conclusions This study found a significant association between high temperatures and work-related injuries among nonpermanent workers in South Korea. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Kidney Function in Factory Workers Exposed to Heat Stress: A 2-Year Follow-up Study
Conclusions Workers exposed to heat stress maintained their kidney function after a 2-year follow-up. Cystatin C is a better kidney function marker than creatinine for cross-shift assessments in this setting. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Working From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Association With Work Productivity Loss Among Patients and Caregivers
Conclusions Working from home was not associated with overall absenteeism and presenteeism in caregivers or patients. Working from home allows a more flexible and inclusive workplace without impacting productivity, although further research is needed. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Voluntary Unemployment Is Associated With Increased Prevalence of Stroke and its Risk Factors in Middle-Aged Adults
Conclusions We found higher chances of stroke among the voluntarily unemployed middle-aged adults, presumably because of increased prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Low-Dose Occupational Exposure to Nickel and Thyroid Hormones
Conclusion The study suggests that occupational exposure to a low dose of nickel may affect thyroid function in municipal police workers. These data may provide information on other categories of outdoor workers with similar exposure. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Exploring the Link Between the Serum/Blood Levels of Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Cd, and Cu) and 2 Novel Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Stress (Growth Differentiation Factor 15 and Soluble Suppression of Tumorigenicity 2) in Copper Smelter Workers
Conclusions There was a significant association between the levels of heavy metals and both biomarkers among the smelter workers. Further prospective studies should be performed. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

How the Shift Toward Working From Home Has Impacted People's Work and Private Life
Conclusions Working from home was related to experiencing both positive and negative changes in work conditions and private life. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Computer and Furniture Affecting Musculoskeletal Problems and Work Performance in Work From Home During COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusions Disproportionate desk and chair, floor cushion/chair, and computer with small screen may affect musculoskeletal problems and home-working performance. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

How Risk Management During COVID-19 Influences Eldercare Personnel's Perceptions of Their Work Environment
Conclusions These findings indicate that risk management is important not only for prevention of infection but also for individual and workplace resilience toward external demands and health threats. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Examination of the Contributing Factors to Fatalities in Electrical Trades Due to Contact With Electricity
Conclusions Fatalities in electrical occupations are attributable to increased exposures to electrical hazards during regular work activities. Strict adherence to safe work practices and procedures is critical to electrical fatality prevention. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

COVID-19 Traumatic Disaster Appraisal and Stress Symptoms Among Health Care Workers: Insights From the Yale Stress Self-assessment
Conclusion Findings suggest adverse effects on total worker health, care quality, professionalism, retention, and acute and chronic mental health. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: FAST TRACK ARTICLE Source Type: research