Latex sensitization and risk factors in female nurses in Thai governmental hospitals

Objectives: Exposure to latex allergens in latex gloves can cause occupational health problems in nurses, yet latex gloves are still widely used in Thai hospitals. Therefore, we conducted a study to determine the prevalence of latex sensitization in nurses and identify risk factors associated with s...

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Main Authors: Chompunuch Supapvanich, Andrew Povey, Frank Vocht
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2014-02-01
Series:International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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Online Access:http://ijomeh.eu/Latex-sensitization-and-risk-factors-in-female-nurses-in-thai-governmental-hospitals,2089,0,2.html