Dermatoses among automobile mechanics in Mansoura, Egypt.
This cross-sectional study was carried out in Mansoura, Egypt to assess the prevalence of occupational dermatoses and their possible risk factors on a convenience sample of car mechanics. Sociodemographic and occupational data were collected, and clinical examination was done. Prevalence of skin diseases was 45.4% and that of exclusively occupational skin diseases was 9.2%. Irritant contact dermatitis, eczema, and tar/oil acne were the most common types (4.6%, 3.1%, 3.1%, respectively). The logistic regression analysis revealed that the risk of occupational dermatoses increased significantly with lack of use of personal protective equipment, longer duration of work, and presence of workplace chemicals (adjusted odds ratio [95% CI] were 7.2 [2.7, 19.0], 4.3 [1.7, 10.9], and 3.7 [1.3, 10.5], respectively). Health education and safety measures are essential for prevention and control of hazardous workplace practices and exposure.
a Public Health and Community Medicine Department , Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University , Mansoura , Egypt.
Hala Samir
HS
Abou-ElWafa
a Public Health and Community Medicine Department , Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University , Mansoura , Egypt.
Ahmed A
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Albadry
a Public Health and Community Medicine Department , Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University , Mansoura , Egypt.
Abdel-Hady
AH
El-Gilany
b Department of Dermatology , Andrology and STDs, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University , Mansoura , Egypt.
Ahmed Fawzi
AF
Ismael
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001336:Automobiles; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004534:Egypt / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019563:Mechanics; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D055815:Young Adult
Mechanics; occupational exposure; skin diseases