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Psychological Stress and Hand Eczema in Physicians and Dentists: A Comparison Based on Surgical Work
Behavioral Sciences, 13 (2023), 5; 379. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13050379
Japundžić, Iva; Lugović-Mihić, Liborija; Košćec Bjelajac, Adrijana; Macan, Jelena; Novak-Hlebar, Ina; Buljan, Marija; Zovak, Mario; Vidović, Dinko; Trkanjec, Zlatko; Kuna, Matea

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Japundžić, I., Lugović Mihić, L., Košćec Bjelajac, A., Macan, J., Novak Hlebar, I., Buljan, M. ... Kuna, M. (2023). Psychological Stress and Hand Eczema in Physicians and Dentists: A Comparison Based on Surgical Work. Behavioral Sciences, 13. (5). doi: 10.3390/bs13050379

Japundžić, Iva, et al. "Psychological Stress and Hand Eczema in Physicians and Dentists: A Comparison Based on Surgical Work." Behavioral Sciences, vol. 13, no. 5, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13050379

Japundžić, Iva, Liborija Lugović Mihić, Adrijana Košćec Bjelajac, Jelena Macan, Ina Novak Hlebar, Marija Buljan, Mario Zovak, Dinko Vidović, Zlatko Trkanjec and Matea Kuna. "Psychological Stress and Hand Eczema in Physicians and Dentists: A Comparison Based on Surgical Work." Behavioral Sciences 13, no. 5 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13050379

Japundžić, I., et al. (2023) 'Psychological Stress and Hand Eczema in Physicians and Dentists: A Comparison Based on Surgical Work', Behavioral Sciences, 13(5). doi: 10.3390/bs13050379

Japundžić I, Lugović Mihić L, Košćec Bjelajac A, Macan J, Novak Hlebar I, Buljan M, and sur.. Psychological Stress and Hand Eczema in Physicians and Dentists: A Comparison Based on Surgical Work. Behavioral Sciences [Internet]. 2023 May 04 [cited 2024 December 24];13(5). doi: 10.3390/bs13050379

I. Japundžić, et al., "Psychological Stress and Hand Eczema in Physicians and Dentists: A Comparison Based on Surgical Work", Behavioral Sciences, vol. 13, no. 5, May 2023. [Online]. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:127:801963. [Accessed: 24 December 2024]

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Title (english)Psychological Stress and Hand Eczema in Physicians and Dentists: A Comparison Based on Surgical Work
AuthorIva Japundžić
AuthorLiborija Lugović-Mihić
MBZ: 215056
AuthorAdrijana Košćec Bjelajac
AuthorJelena Macan
AuthorIna Novak-Hlebar
AuthorMarija Buljan
AuthorMario Zovak
AuthorDinko Vidović
AuthorZlatko Trkanjec
AuthorMatea Kuna
Author's institutionInstitute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
Author's institution(Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center)
Author's institutionUniversity of Zagreb
School of Dental Medicine
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
Dental Medicine
Abstract (english)
Background: This research looks at the connection between psychological stress and the prevalence of hand eczema (HE) among physicians and dentists (surgeons, non-surgeons). Methods: This cross-sectional field study involved 185 participants: physicians (surgeons, non-surgeons), dentists (surgeons, non-surgeons) and controls. Hand lesions were examined using the Osnabrueck Hand Eczema Severity Index (OHSI), and participants answered the Nordic Occupational Skin Questionnaire (NOSQ) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Patch tests were performed using commercial contact allergens. Results: The estimated prevalence of HE (self-reported) was 43.9% (physicians 44.6%; dentists 43.2%). HE was significantly more reported by surgeons than controls (p < 0.004; V = 0.288). Degrees of perceived stress (PSS) did not differ significantly between the groups, though physicians non-surgeons most exhibited high stress (50%), and physicians surgeons most exhibited low stress (22.5%). High stress was associated with 2.5 higher odds for self-reported HE (p = 0.008). Low stress was greater among physicians/dentists who did not report eczema (41.0% vs. 24.6%); moderate stress was more common among those who reported eczema (72.3% vs. 51.8%; p = 0.038; V = 0.210). Conclusions: Since high stress levels may negatively influence physicians’/dentists’ work and quality of life, measures to decrease stress could be introduced into the treatment of healthcare workers who are prone to it.
Keywords (english)
Languageenglish
Publication typeScientific paper - Original scientific paper
Publication statusPublished
Peer reviewPeer review - international
Publication versionPublished version
Journal titleBehavioral Sciences
Numberingvol. 13, no. 5, 379
e-ISSN2076-328X
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3390/bs13050379
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:127:801963
Publication2023-05-04
Document URLhttps://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13/5/379
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