Reproductive outcomes among female health care workers
Abstract Objective Occupational exposures may be associated with reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes. This study investigated the association between occupational exposures and reproductive health, pregnancy outcomes, and the lactation period among hospital staff. Materials and methods Seven...
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| author | Nazanin Izadi Omid Aminian Kiana Ghafourian AmirHossein Aghdaee Shadi Samadanian |
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| description | Abstract Objective Occupational exposures may be associated with reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes. This study investigated the association between occupational exposures and reproductive health, pregnancy outcomes, and the lactation period among hospital staff. Materials and methods Seven hundred thirty-three female healthcare workers from hospitals affiliated with the Tehran University of Medical Sciences were invited to participate in this cross-sectional study. The measurement method for fertility consequences was self-report. Demographic characteristics, occupational data, medical history, and reproductive history were collected via data collection form. Finally, reproductive outcomes were evaluated in different occupational hazard categories. Result Chemical exposures (solvents) were a risk factor for stillbirth. Prolonged working hours were associated with spontaneous abortion and breastfeeding periods. Shift workers did not have a higher frequency of reproductive and pregnancy outcomes, but the breastfeeding period was significantly decreased in shift workers. Psychiatric disorders were associated with preterm labour, low birth weight, and stillbirth in sequence with nervousness, depression, and mood disturbance. Furthermore, depression affects the breastfeeding period. Moreover, we found a link between job titles and infertility. In addition, socioeconomic status was related to stillbirth and infertility. Conclusion The study revealed that chemical and ergonomic exposures have associations with some reproductive outcomes. We also conclude that shift work could adversely affect the breastfeeding period. So, implementing some organizational strategies to control adverse health effects of occupational hazards and modifying shift work and working hours for nursing mothers is recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0349095bf7ff43ceb32796cc30c7b90a2024-01-21T12:33:37ZengBMCBMC Women's Health1472-68742024-01-0124111410.1186/s12905-024-02890-xReproductive outcomes among female health care workersNazanin Izadi0Omid Aminian1Kiana Ghafourian2AmirHossein Aghdaee3Shadi Samadanian4Center for research on occupational diseases, Tehran University of medical sciencesCenter for research on occupational diseases, Tehran University of medical sciencesSchool of medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesInfectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesCenter for research on occupational diseases, Tehran University of medical sciencesAbstract Objective Occupational exposures may be associated with reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes. This study investigated the association between occupational exposures and reproductive health, pregnancy outcomes, and the lactation period among hospital staff. Materials and methods Seven hundred thirty-three female healthcare workers from hospitals affiliated with the Tehran University of Medical Sciences were invited to participate in this cross-sectional study. The measurement method for fertility consequences was self-report. Demographic characteristics, occupational data, medical history, and reproductive history were collected via data collection form. Finally, reproductive outcomes were evaluated in different occupational hazard categories. Result Chemical exposures (solvents) were a risk factor for stillbirth. Prolonged working hours were associated with spontaneous abortion and breastfeeding periods. Shift workers did not have a higher frequency of reproductive and pregnancy outcomes, but the breastfeeding period was significantly decreased in shift workers. Psychiatric disorders were associated with preterm labour, low birth weight, and stillbirth in sequence with nervousness, depression, and mood disturbance. Furthermore, depression affects the breastfeeding period. Moreover, we found a link between job titles and infertility. In addition, socioeconomic status was related to stillbirth and infertility. Conclusion The study revealed that chemical and ergonomic exposures have associations with some reproductive outcomes. We also conclude that shift work could adversely affect the breastfeeding period. So, implementing some organizational strategies to control adverse health effects of occupational hazards and modifying shift work and working hours for nursing mothers is recommended.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-02890-xBreastfeedingHealth care workersOccupational exposureAdverse pregnancy outcomesReproductive healthShift work |
| spellingShingle | Nazanin Izadi Omid Aminian Kiana Ghafourian AmirHossein Aghdaee Shadi Samadanian Reproductive outcomes among female health care workers BMC Women's Health Breastfeeding Health care workers Occupational exposure Adverse pregnancy outcomes Reproductive health Shift work |
| title | Reproductive outcomes among female health care workers |
| title_full | Reproductive outcomes among female health care workers |
| title_fullStr | Reproductive outcomes among female health care workers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reproductive outcomes among female health care workers |
| title_short | Reproductive outcomes among female health care workers |
| title_sort | reproductive outcomes among female health care workers |
| topic | Breastfeeding Health care workers Occupational exposure Adverse pregnancy outcomes Reproductive health Shift work |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-02890-x |
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