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{"title":"EFFECT OF OXYMATRINE ON TRICLOSAN-INDUCED OVARIAN TOXICITY IN FEMALE RATS.","authors":"Ali Ne, A. Hm, E. Ha, Mahmoud Ar","doi":"10.21608/EJOM.2021.170571","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/EJOM.2021.170571","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Triclosan [TCS] is a broad-spectrum antibacterial xenoestrogencommonly used in cosmetics, soap and various products. Exposure to Triclosancreates a disruption between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defenses.Oxymatrine [OMT] has potent anti-cancer, anti-fibrosis, and anti-oxidant effects. Aimof work: To study the effect of Oxymatrine on Triclosan-induced ovarian toxicity.Material and Methods: The studied rats have been divided into five groups formeasurement of total antioxidant capacity, Caspase-3, the levels of Tumor NecrosisFactor –alpha[TNF- α], Estrogen and Progesterone levels , and Liposaccharide BindingProtein [LBP] gene expression in response to Triclosan-induced ovarian toxicity by realtimePolymerase Chain Reaction [PCR]. Results: Triclolsan [TCS] caused statisticallysignificant reduction in total antioxidant capacity, with statistically significant elevationin TNF-α and Caspase-3 activity compared to the control group. Oxymatrine inducedstatistically significant elevation in total antioxidant capacity, statistically significantdecrease in the level of TNF-α, Caspase-3 activity with increased levels of Estrogenand Progesterone compared to the Triclosan group. Histopathological and electronmicroscope examination revealed vacuolar degeneration and atretic follicles in ratstreated with Triclosan, and significant improvement after Oxymatrine intake. In theTriclolsan + Oxymatrine [TCS+OMT] group, gene expression levels of TNF‑α,Caspase 3, Mitogen-activated protein kinase [MAPK], Nuclear Factor-kappa [NF-KB],  \u0000and Liposaccharide Binding Protein [LBP] were statistically significant reduced comparedto the Triclolsan group. Conclusion: The use of Oxymatrine [OMT] as anti-oxidant leadto decrease in genetic expression of Tumor Necrosis Factor –alpha [TNF‑α] , Caspase 3,p38-MAPK, [NF-KB], and LBP, in Triclosan-induced ovarian injuries.","PeriodicalId":92893,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian journal of occupational medicine","volume":"45 1","pages":"101-116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45339354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Occupational Health Hazards in Hospitality Industry and Their Prevention (Review article)","authors":"Samir Am","doi":"10.21608/EJOM.2021.143334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/EJOM.2021.143334","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Hospitality industry offers employment to people with differentpersonalities, background and skills through a wide diversity of different types ofoutlets services. Hospitality industry includes a wide range of tasks and jobs whichpose different risks. The hospitality industry is a key provider of jobs around the world.The complexity of the sector makes it difficult to estimate an overview of the situation.A wide range of hospitality businesses are directly or indirectly dependent on tourism;lodging, transportation, travel and trips. More attention goes towards working in hotelsand restaurant and to a lesser attention is given to supporting activities such as cleaningjobs and receiver services. The workforce in this sector is faced with a large numberof physical, chemical, ergonomic and psychological risks. This review has addressedseveral important points about hospitality industry; sectors of hospitality industry, theimportant of hospitality industry worldwide and controls of risks that may happen atdifferent workplace in the hospitality industry. It discusses the hazards that may occurin the latter. A risk assessment must be carried out on health hazards in hospitalityindustry. The risk assessment should identify risks and control them: including bothengineering and organization so as to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or illness. Thisreview focuses on effective control measures that protect workers from workplacehazards in hospitality industry. These measures help to avoid injuries, illnesses, andincidents, minimize or eliminate health risks. Also it helps employers to provide.workers with safe and healthful working conditions","PeriodicalId":92893,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian journal of occupational medicine","volume":"45 1","pages":"65-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68508649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence and Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Insomnia among Medical Staff during Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic","authors":"Hussein Sm, Ibrahima Ba","doi":"10.21608/EJOM.2021.143332","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/EJOM.2021.143332","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 known as (COVID-19) pandemic hasa great public concern with major psychological distress, especially on the medicalstaff. Aim of work: The present study aimed at improving the medical staff’s mentalhealth and productivity through assessing the prevalence, risk factors, and relationship of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and insomnia among Egyptian medical staff.Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 390 Egyptianmedical staff including physicians and nurses using web-based survey between 29thJune and 22nd July 2020. The questionnaire included personal and professionalquestions, PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), and Insomnia Severity Index.Results: The study results displayed that the prevalence of PTSD and insomnia were55.9% and 78.7%; respectively with a significant positive correlation between PTSDand insomnia scores (r=0.614, p value =0.000). Significant predictors of PTSS weregender (female) (OR: 1.971; 95% CI, 1.231–3.155; p < 0.05) and age (OR: 0.958;95% CI, 0.922–0.995; p < 0.05), worrying about getting infected (OR: 2.355; 95% CI,1.082–5.126; p < 0.05), and having insomnia (OR: 5.639; 95% CI, 3.146–10.108; p <0.05). Significant predictors of insomnia were educational level (vocational school)(OR: 8.954; 95% CI, 2.020–39.692; p < 0.05), and having PTSD (OR: 5.602; 95% CI,3.135–10.013; p < 0.05). Conclusion: High prevalence rates of PTSD and insomniawith significant positive correlation were found among Egyptian medical staff duringCOVID-19 pandemic affected by significant predictors. So, urgent psychological andorganizational interventions should be carried out to decrease this phenomenon.","PeriodicalId":92893,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian journal of occupational medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46131990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Two-Year Study On Non-fata l Work-relat ed Injuries among Workers in Different Occupati ons","authors":"el-Hefny Sa, Ewis Aa","doi":"10.21608/EJOM.2021.143341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/EJOM.2021.143341","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The working environment of millions of people is unsafe. Workrelatedinjuries (WRIs) are associated with bad sequels at individual, community, andorganizational levels at the same time they are preventable and modifiable occupationalhealth issues. Aim of work: To assess the demographic characteristics and patternof reported non-fatal occupational injuries in Assiut Governorate and to identifysome correlates of these types of injuries. Materials and methods: A record-basedretrospective descriptive study was conducted and included all workers (226) with nonfataloccupational injuries who were registered to the Health Insurance Organization(HIO) - the Branch of Assiut Governorate during the years 2018 and 2019.For everyinjured worker, data were collected regarding: age, gender, residence, occupation ofthe worker, site of work, the injured part of body, nature of injuries, event leading toinjury and its outcome. Results: Mean age of the study workers was 39.57± 9.57years.The largest number of non-fatal occupational injuries in our study was reported fromconstruction sectors (50.4%). As regards the injury type, fractures constituted 44.7% ofthe total injuries followed by contusions and bruises (23.9%). Workers’ falling (51.8%),struck by blunt objects (16.4%) and accidents (15.9%) were the most commonly reportedcauses of injuries. Feet and hands were the most frequently body sites injured (30.5%and 25.2%). Workers’ falling and feet affections were statistically significantly higheramong healthcare workers (80% and 53.3%) while struck by blunt objects and handsinjuries were statistically significantly higher among manual professionals (25.9% and35.2%). The occurrence of disabilities among the non-fatal occupational injuries was8.4%. Regarding the pattern of non- fatal injuries according to sex, incisions (26.1%)and fractures (47.8%) significantly occurred among males, while sprains/strains and  joint affections (33.3%) occurred among females. Conclusion: The largest number ofnon-fatal occupational injuries in our study was reported from construction sectors.There was difference in pattern of injuries and disabilities occurrence according tosex, work sector and occupation. Therefore, it is important to implement successfuloccupational health programs to prevent occurrence of occupational injuries especiallyat high risk work sectors and promote safer work practices for workers in these sectors.","PeriodicalId":92893,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian journal of occupational medicine","volume":"82 1","pages":"97-114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68508919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence and Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Complaints among Endoscopists","authors":"Allam Kh, Ahmed Ss, El-Dalatony Mm","doi":"10.21608/EJOM.2021.143342","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/EJOM.2021.143342","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Gastroenterologists spend considerable time performing endosᴄopicprocedures that necessitate repetitive motions. The number of endoscopic proᴄeduresperformed by gastroenterologists has increased significantly in the past 20 years.Among physicians, endoscopists faces increased risk for work-related musculoskeletaldisorders (WMSDs) compared to other physiᴄians who are not performing thisprocedure. Aim of work: To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) symptoms among the endoscopists and their assistants who are working inMenofia University, Teaching and General hospitals in Menoufia governorate - Egyptand to determine their risk factors. Also, to study the effects of MSDs on their workand daily activities. Materials and methods: A comparative cross-sectional study wasdone using a predesigned questionnaire to assess the musculoskeletal disorders amonggastrointestinal endoscopists who were compared with other physicians not performinginterventional procedures.Results: The present study showed that musculoskeletalcomplaints were more evident among endoscopists, e.g., neck, shoulder, wrist, andnon-dominant thumb pain showed a statistically significant difference when comparedto the control group (26.1%, 68.7%, 30.4%, 52.2%, 56.5%), respectively, compared to(15%, 17%, 19%, 10%, and 0%) respectively (p 10 years (OR=5.82; 95%CI: 2.37-14.28), number of operations >3 /day (OR=4.53;95% CI: 2.03-10.09), durationof single operation > half an hour (OR=3.80; 95% CI: 1.60-9.04) and the single handintubation technique (OR=8.0;95% CI: 3.10-20.62). Conclusion: The performance  of endoscopy puts the physicians at risk of biomechanical injury. Education of theendosᴄopists toward correct ergonomic practices, the spacing between procedures isrequired to improve the endoscopists’ quality of life.","PeriodicalId":92893,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian journal of occupational medicine","volume":"45 1","pages":"115-128"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68508535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence and Risk Factors of Benign Laryngeal Lesions among Teachers","authors":"El-Dalatony Mm, Gabriel Hm, Hafez Ta, Abdullaev Ee","doi":"10.21608/EJOM.2021.143345","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/EJOM.2021.143345","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Subjects using their voice as the main professional instrument oftendevelop vocal disorders. Teachers present a high prevalence of vocal problems incomparison to other professional categories depending on their voice as professionaltool; voice changes could be assigned to the interaction between occupational (vocalloading), behavioral and lifestyle factors. Voice disorders due to professional overuseare usually chronic and can lead to an increase in sick absenteeism. Aim of work:To determine the prevalence of abnormal laryngeal findings among public-schoolteachers in Menoufia Governorate, Egypt using strobovideolaryngoscopy. Materialsand methods: A case-control nested into a cross-sectional study was held from March1st to May 1st, 2019. The sample is composed of four hundred and fifty-seven (457)teachers of public schools in Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Results: The prevalence ofvocal lesions among the studied group was 22.1% with (17.79-26.41) 95% confidenceinterval. On stroboscopic evaluation, vocal nodules were the most common structurallesion affecting the larynx; it was present in 42 (9.1%) of teachers. Other structuralabnormalities included the presence of swollen arytenoids, vocal cords paresis,vocal polyps, vocal cord cyst, and epiglottic mass in a percentage of (5.9, 3.7, 1.7,1.1, 0.4) respectively. There was higher prevalence of vocal cord lesions amongolder teachers with increase duration of employment/years, number of classes /days,smokers and teachers of primary school; although it didn’t show statistically significantdifference. A significant relationship was reported between laryngoscopic findings and  laryngopharyngeal reflux (15.1% vs 28.7% with 0.002 p-value) and water intake/day (t = 2.41, df = 2, p =.047). Conclusion: Results of the current work highlighted the needfor large-scale regular educational programs to minimize vocal cord lesions amongteachers.","PeriodicalId":92893,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian journal of occupational medicine","volume":"45 1","pages":"129-144"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68508627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Impact of Maternal Employment on Health of Children Under Two Years Old","authors":"AbuRuz Me, ALshazaly Hm, Ibrahem Ra, Al-oshari Sha, Allam Hk","doi":"10.21608/EJOM.2021.143336","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/EJOM.2021.143336","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Women’s labor force participation has risen around the globe in the pastfew decades, maternal employment can affect children’s well-being through multiplechannels, including income effects, decisions about health inputs, and time spent withchildren. Overall, women’s employment affects child health widely. Aim of work: Tostudy the impact of maternal employment on breastfeeding practice, nutritional status,and motor development of children under two years old. Materials and methods: Ananalytical cross-sectional study was conducted during the period from May 2018 toDecember 2019, on 400 children under two years old who were attending a PediatricsClinic or Vaccination Unit at the Primary Health Care Centers at Shebin Alkom district,Menoufia governorate. The children who fulfilled inclusion criteria were involved in thestudy, and their mothers were interviewed using an interview questionnaire. Physicalexamination and complete blood count were done for children. Results: Workingmothers represented 25% of the studied sample. There were statistically significantdifferences between employed and unemployed mothers as regards education, income,and socioeconomic standard. There were statistically significant differences betweenthe studied groups in breastfeeding practices; exclusive breastfeeding, frequencyand duration of breastfeeding were lower among employed mothers, the rate ofhospitalization and different infections, i.e., gastroenteritis, otitis media, and repeatedthroat infection, were significantly higher among children of employed motherscompared to children of unemployed mothers (p-value ˂0.05). There was no statisticallysignificant difference between children of employed and unemployed mothers as regardmotor development, dentation, weight for age, length for age, and weight for length, while anemia was significantly higher among children of unemployed compared toemployed mothers. Conclusion and recommendations: Maternal employment has anegative impact on breastfeeding practice and increase infectious diseases occurrenceand hospitalization rate among children. The study showed that there was no effecton motor development and nutrition status of the children. The government has toencourage the implementation of national legislations, which mandated the employersto provide their employees with childcare centers and nurseries near to the workplace.","PeriodicalId":92893,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian journal of occupational medicine","volume":"45 1","pages":"81-96"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68508757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy in Egypt (Review article)","authors":"E. Amk, Siha Ms","doi":"10.21608/EJOM.2021.143330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/EJOM.2021.143330","url":null,"abstract":"Egyptian rapidly growing population and establishing energy-intensive industrialfacilities demanded large supply of power to maintain that growth. Egypt is a countrywell suited for alternative energy production. It has strong, steady wind, good solarenergy and the hydrothermal resources from the Nile. The government decided toimprove the diversity of energy by embracing opportunities from renewable sources assolar and wind in the energy mix, to bring the balance back to Egypt’s energy market.Environmental impact assessment (EIA) , should be considered in all stages startingfrom planning, site selection, type of technology used, and installing phase. Life cycleassessment tool is used as a method to know the average environmental impact ofdifferent renewable energy source for appropriate planning and proper decision making.This showed the importance of generating awareness towards environmental impact ofvarious renewable energy systems.","PeriodicalId":92893,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian journal of occupational medicine","volume":"45 1","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68508392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Managerial Competencies of Primary Health Care Managers","authors":"AwadAllah Mb, Salem Gm","doi":"10.21608/EJOM.2021.143333","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/EJOM.2021.143333","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Competencies are the correct combination of information; skills andbehaviors owned by individuals and may be an exporter of continuous competitivefeature for the organization. Estimating managerial abilities is significant for continuousimprovement of health care quality. Aim of the work: To evaluate the competencies ofPrimary Health Care (PHC) facilities physician managers in Zagazig Health District, El-Sharkia Governorate, Egypt and to rate the importance of the key management skills intheir present situation. Material and methods: A cross sectional study was performedat Primary Health Care Facilities at Zagazig Health District, El-Sharkia Governorate,Egypt. The total number of managers was 46; all of them were included in the study as acomprehensive sample. The data were collected by modified self-regulated questionnairefor self-assessment of the doctors’ managerial competency. Data were used to rankthe importance of different inquiries. Result: Most of the studied sample (52.2%) hadlow managerial competency particularly in staff management, planning and prioritysetting, problem solving and financial management but had high communication skills.As regards the importance of the managerial domains, least important domains wereplanning and priority setting, financial management and leadership while communicationand problem solving are the most important crucial aspects. Managerial experienceand qualification showed a statistically significant difference with all items of selfassessment managerial competency questionnaires of primary health care managers.Conclusion: There is a substantial gap in the competency level of primary health caresector managers’. Management capability needs to be strengthened to promote thestrategy of enhanced and sustainable delivery of healthcare service. To tackle the skillgap there is a need for suitable and further training and development. Introduction: Competencies are the correct combination of information; skills andbehaviors owned by individuals and may be an exporter of continuous competitivefeature for the organization. Estimating managerial abilities is significant for continuousimprovement of health care quality. Aim of the work: To evaluate the competencies ofPrimary Health Care (PHC) facilities physician managers in Zagazig Health District, El-Sharkia Governorate, Egypt and to rate the importance of the key management skills intheir present situation. Material and methods: A cross sectional study was performedat Primary Health Care Facilities at Zagazig Health District, El-Sharkia Governorate,Egypt. The total number of managers was 46; all of them were included in the study as acomprehensive sample. The data were collected by modified self-regulated questionnairefor self-assessment of the doctors’ managerial competency. Data were used to rankthe importance of different inquiries. Result: Most of the studied sample (52.2%) hadlow managerial competency particularly in staff management, plannin","PeriodicalId":92893,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian journal of occupational medicine","volume":"45 1","pages":"35-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68508528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of Perceived Work Ability and Its Determinants among Healthcare Providers","authors":"Abdelrehim Mg, Mahfouz Em, A. Ok","doi":"10.21608/EJOM.2021.143348","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/EJOM.2021.143348","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Healthcare providers are at high risk of occupational stress, burnout,health hazards and job dissatisfaction which can have harmful consequences on theirhealth, work ability and professional efficiency. Therefore, it is important to adoptstrategies for the promotion of healthy working conditions and improvement of theirwork ability. Aim of work: To assess the perceived work ability and its dimensionsamong the healthcare providers at Minia city, Egypt and identifies its relationship with socio-demographics, work-related factors and chronic diseases. Materials andmethods: In a cross-sectional study among 233 healthcare providers, data about sociodemographics,history of chronic diseases, work-related factors and the Work AbilityIndex (WAI) questionnaire were collected during an interview with the participants.Multinomial logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the determinantsof WAI. Results: The study included 145 (62.2%) nurses, 46 (19.8%) physicians and42 (18%) technicians. The mean WAI score was 40.6 (± 4.6) and the participantswere categorized based on their work ability into poor (14.1%), suboptimal (58.4%)and optimal (27.5%). There were significant differences in the WAI scores and mostdimensions of work ability between different age groups. In the final multivariableanalysis: age, sex, work category and chronic disorders (including musculoskeletal,cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal) were the significant predictors of workability among the studied healthcare providers. Conclusion: Low work ability amonghealth care providers was significantly associated with age, sex, work category, andchronic disease conditions. Therefore, promoting health, managing and preventingchronic diseases particularly at old age is essential in designing effective interventionsto maintain and improve the work ability of healthcare providers.","PeriodicalId":92893,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian journal of occupational medicine","volume":"45 1","pages":"47-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68508729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}