Investigation of the prevalence of hand eczema among healthcare professionals in Turkey: a cross-sectional study
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Tarih
2021
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Yayıncı
J Cosmet Dermatol
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Özet
Background: Hand eczema is one of the common occupational dermatoses, having high prevalence among healthcare professionals (HCP). We found no epidemiological data in the literature concerning the prevalence of hand eczema among HCP in Turkey. Aims: The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of hand eczema among HCP in Turkey and to determine the demographic characteristics and risk factors that cause eczema. Methods: A clinical assessment- and questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 734 HCP working in a tertiary hospital. Demographic characteristics and personal and occupational risk factors were evaluated in terms of the development of hand eczema. Results: The survey response rate was 81.8%. The point prevalence of eczema was 27.6%, and the 12-month prevalence was 45.9%. Age, occupation, duration of work, atopic diseases, handwashing frequency, dry skin, moisturizing frequency, and presence and duration of glove use were important factors in the development of hand eczema. Powdered glove reaction was significantly higher in those with hand eczema (p = 0.0001). Conclusions: The prevalence of hand eczema is high among HCP in Turkey. Combining self-reported questionnaires with clinical examination findings can provide a more accurate calculation of the prevalence of hand eczema. The availability of epidemiological data on hand eczema can provide guidelines for the prevention and treatment of this condition. Except for situations requiring absolute handwashing, disinfecting hands with alcohol-based lotions and applying a powder-free policy in all healthcare centers will reduce the prevalence of hand eczema among HCP.
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Hand eczema, Healthcare professionals, Occupational dermatoses, Powdered glove, Prevalence
Kaynak
J Cosmet Dermatol
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Q3
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21
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Gür, T.F., Erdoğan, S.S. and Doğan, B. (2021). Investigation of the prevalence of hand eczema among healthcare professionals in Turkey: a cross-sectional study. J Cosmet Dermatol, 21, p.1727-1735.
