Self report of skin problems among farmworkers in north Carolina
Self report of skin problems among farmworkers in north Carolina
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DOI：
10.1002/ajim.20550
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发表时间：
2008-03-01
影响因子：
3.5
通讯作者：
Arcury, Thomas A.
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作者：
Vallejos, Quirina M.;Schulz, Mark R.;Arcury, Thomas A.
背景本研究估计拉丁美洲农场工人自我报告的皮肤问题的患病率，并确定相关的风险factors.Methods该研究采用纵向监测设计。参与者接受了五次采访，并报告了皮肤问题和个人，工作和环境特征。计算了13种皮肤问题的频率和计数。调整后的比值比获得六个皮肤problems.Results超过三分之一的参与者报告的皮肤问题，包括皮肤和指甲真菌;晒伤;颠簸，丘疹，或痤疮;老茧;瘙痒;皮疹;和昆虫叮咬。各种工作和环境因素与皮肤问题的发生率较高有关。最强的预测因素之一是工作在湿衣服或shoes.Conclusions计划需要教育农场工人的措施，他们可以采取减少皮肤问题的风险。改变工作方法和提供个人防护设备有助于减少皮肤问题的流行。
Background This study estimates the prevalence of self-reported skin problems among Latino farmworkers and identifies associated risk factors.Methods The study used a longitudinal surveillance design. Participants were interviewed up to five times and reported skin problems and personal, work, and environment characteristics. Frequencies and counts were calculated for 13 skin problems. Adjusted odds ratios were obtained for six skin problems.Results More than one-third of participants reported skin problems, including skin and nail fungus; sunburn; bumps, pimples, or acne; calluses; itching; rash; and insect bite. A variety of work and environment factors were associated with higher rates of skin problems. One of the strongest predictors was working in wet clothes or shoes.Conclusions Programs are needed to educate farmworkers about measures they can take to decrease their risk of skin problems. Changes in work practices and personal protective equipment provided could help decrease the prevalence of skin problems.