%0 Journal Article
%T Outcome of Nurses with Occupational Dermatitis
%A Amira Omrane
%A Chayma Harrathi
%A Asma Kheder
%A Maher Maoua
%A Malek Ben Abdelkader
%A Taoufik Khalfallah
%A Najib Mrizak
%A Mohamed Akrout
%A Mohamed Adnene Henchi
%A Hichem Bel Hadj Ali
%J Open Journal of Nursing
%P 239-251
%@ 2162-5344
%D 2024
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojn.2024.146017
%X <b>Background:</b><b> </b>Occupational dermatitis is considered as the second most common occupational disease. It accounts for 25% of all lost workdays. Several international studies reported a prevalence of occupational dermatitis in healthcare workers between 17% and 55%. This study aims to identify factors that affect the professional outcome of nurses suffering from occupational dermatitis. <b>Methods:</b> This was a multicenter cross-sectional study concerning nurses declared having occupational dermatitis in the central region of Tunisia. A synoptic sheet related to socio-professional and administrative data was completed. A self-administered Questionnaire going over medical and occupational characteristics was completed during a direct interview. <b>Results:</b> The study involved forty nurses working in four public hospitals in the center of Tunisia. Only 37 workers were included in the study. A professional reclassification was introduced among 19 workers (51% of study population). Work-station adaptation was requested in 14 cases (38%). Exposure to allergens in the workplace was eliminated in 20 cases. Two study participants were transferred to other departments (5.4%) and three people retired (8.1%). A statistically significant association was found between professional reclassification and a history of allergic manifestations (p = 0.003). Similarly, a significant association was found between professional reclassification and the allergic agent (p = 0.014). Workstation layout was significantly associated with a history of allergic manifestations (p = 0.039), the palm hand location (p = 0.04), professional eviction (p < 0.001) and the seniority of the declaration (p = 0.039). The change of workstation was significantly associated with a history of allergic manifestations (p = 0.024) and a sensitization to nickel sulfate (p = 0.011). A multiple binary logistic regression revealed that the demand for professional reclassification was significantly correlated with a history of allergic manifestations (p = 0.008), a sensitization to nickel sulfate (p = 0.009) and the fingers location (p = 0.038). The change of workstation was significantly correlated with a history of allergic manifestations (p = 0.026). <b>Conclusion:</b> This study identified the main factors influencing the occupational outcome of nurses suffering from occupational dermatitis. This outcome depended on a history of atopy (especially allergic rhinitis) and sensitization to allergens (thiuram mix).
%K Nursing
%K Occupational Dermatitis
%K Hospital
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=133737