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P-127 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND GENDER-RELATED FACTORS AMONG DENTISTS: INSIGHTS FROM A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Moussa Amen , Jaouadi Jamila , Amri Charfeddine 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Dentists are subject to various work-related health problems. This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of occupational diseases among Tunisian dentists.

Methods
A cross-sectional study was carried out among dentists practicing independently or in public health across 7 Tunisian states. Sociodemographic, clinical, and professional data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire.

Results
Among 200 participants, males predominated (59.5%), and 41.5% were aged 60-70. Most participants (82%) worked 6-9 hours daily. Spinal disorders correlated with gender (p=0.05), patient load (56% of dentists receiving &lt;6 patients vs 73% 15-30 patients daily), and reduced physical activity (p=0.038). Osteoarthritis affected 27.5% of participants and was associated with patient load (p=0.013). Varicose veins were highly correlated with gender (p=0.000) and practice type (self-employed or public service) (p=0.000). 31% of those seeing between 15 and 30 patients daily experienced hearing issues compared to only 4% of those seeing fewer than 6 patients. Allergic affections were more prevalent in females (38%) vs. males (16%) (p=0.000). Infectious diseases showed a significant association with patient load (p=0.035).

Discussion
The study highlights older demographic and multifaceted influences on spinal disorders. Workload and patient volume could contribute to osteoarthritis. Gender disparity is observed in allergic conditions, while infections relate to patient load.

Conclusion
This study has mapped the variety of health risks to which dentists are exposed in the workplace. Those could help inform strategies to improve the well-being and occupational health of dentists in the future.
P-128 SICKNESS ABSENCE DUE TO POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN BRAZIL (2008-2021)
Authors: Muntanelli Bruna Roberta , Sampaio Marcos Felipe Bom , Morreale Stephania , Manuel Augusto João , Miziara Ivan Dieb , Silva-Junior João Silvestre 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety condition that can arise in individuals who have undergone traumatic events. Globally, the prevalence of PTSD has been estimated at 1.4%, with merely 42% of these individuals receiving adequate treatment. These episodes can lead to impairments, including disengagement from work-related activities. In Brazil, sickness absence benefits are granted by the National Institute of Social Security (INSS). This study aims to describe the frequency of temporary work disability benefits granted due to PTSD during 2008- 2021 in Brazil.

Methods
This longitudinal time series study is based on secondary publicly available data encompassing the total count of benefits granted under the ICD10 code F43. The data is further stratified by type (work-related/not work-related), gender (male/female), and residence (rural/urban).

Results
The findings indicate an average frequency of 10,648 (standard deviation: 2,052) benefits granted for PTSD, constituting 5.0% of the total benefits granted for mental or behavioral disorders. In terms of gender, 58% of these benefits were extended to women. Geographically, 99.6% of beneficiaries hailed from urban areas. Regarding benefit types, 30% were linked to employment, in instances where medical experts recognized a connection between the disorder and the claimants’ work environment and/or conditions.

Discussion and conclusion
The benefits provided for PTSD within the studied time frame were more prevalent among women, from urban areas, and cases not being work-related. It underscores the significance of offering comprehensive care involving all stakeholders to focus on prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment for individuals impacted by this disorder, especially among the more prevalent groups.
P-134 INVISIBLE OFFICE WORKERS’ DISEASES
Authors: Lahlou Driss , El Kholti Rim , El Kholti Abdeljalil 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Office workers are exposed to several risks that are often underestimated.

Methods
This study highlights the consequences linked to this exposure, through a retrospective study of data linked to office workers. Our investigation was carried out on a sample of 375 cases, following inclusion criteria: aged between 40 and 59 years, sedentary work in the office with exposure to the screen at least 4 hours/day.

Results
The average age of our study is 55.6, with a female predominance (a sex ratio of 0.41). According to the body mass index, we find 42% overweight, 39% having obesity, and only 18% have normal build. For the blood pressure, 59% had arterial hypertension, including only 32% with among them are followed by a doctor, 25% having high normal blood pressure of which 10% are followed, 8% having optimal blood pressure, and only 6.5% having normal blood pressure. Regarding visual acuity, 37% suffer from presbyopia, 9% have myopia, 35% have a combination of the two, 4% have astigmatism, and only 15% have normal visual acuity. For the diseases detected during medical visits or mentioned during the interview, we find 43% musculoskeletal disorders; 25% thyroid conditions, 21% psychological conditions and, 17% diabetes.

Discussion
These findings provide valuable insights into the health status of office workers, indicating a significant prevalence of various health conditions that require further medical attention and intervention.

Conclusion
Although the professional risks linked to office work are less visible, they aren’t absent, hence the need to apply effective preventive action in order to avoid the risks.
P-135 KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF PUBLIC SECTOR HEALTH PERSONNEL IN TANGIER (MOROCCO) TOWARDS TUBERCULOSIS
Authors: Amiry Rachid , Mahla Houda , Rkiek Haitam , Bourkadi Jamal , Deschamps Fréderic , Laraqui Chakib 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The objective was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers of public sector regarding tuberculosis and the application of the recommendations of the national tuberculosis control program.

Methods
This cross-sectional study was carried out during the first semester of 2023 among health professionals working in hospital structures and health centers in the city of Tangier. It involved 412 professionals (87 general practitioners, 62 specialists and 263 nurses), excluding pulmonologists. The self-questionnaire included knowledge about pulmonary tuberculosis, the national tuberculosis control program, screening and diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Results and discussion
The average age was 38.6 ± 10.3 years. The female gender represented 66.5%. The National tuberculosis control guide only contributed to strengthening knowledge on the topic of tuberculosis for 35.2% of the sample. 18% of professionals declared that they were aware of the missions of the Center for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and 15% were completely unaware of them. 26% of participants were completely unaware of the structures involved in the National tuberculosis control program. Almost all of the people interviewed considered that tuberculosis is a public health problem and affirmed that there is a national program to fight tuberculosis in Morocco. The elements least cited by healthcare workers to confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis are the clinical symptoms (34%) and quantiferon (17.7%).

Conclusion
To avoid negative attitudes, interventions are needed to ensure good knowledge about tuberculosis.
P-139 RISK FACTORS OF LOWER BACK PAIN IN DENTAL UNIVERSITY PRACTITIONERS
Authors: Moussa Amen , Hayouni Mohamed Marouen , Machghoul Samia , Chaari Neila , Amri Charfeddine , Akrout Mohamed , Henchi Mohamed Adnène , Rassas Ines , Merchaoui Irtyah 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Prolonged and inappropriate postures and precise movements in dental procedures lead to high susceptibility to lower back pain (LBP) in dental practitioners. We aimed to explore the related risk factors in dentist practitioners.

Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted among dentists at the University Clinic of Odontology in Monastir from November to December 2018. Socio-demographic, professional, and clinical data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire with the Nordic questionnaire.

Results
Among the 167 participants included, the mean age was 28.30 ± 6.7 years, female sexe predominated (sex ratio = 0.41) and the prevalence of LBP was 33.7%. Their risk in our participants was multiplied by 4.9 according to daily work duration (p=10-3, CI95 [2,2, 11,1]; by 2.8 in the event of concomitant neck pain (p=0,007, CI95 [1,3, 6,2]); by 1.6 for trainees (p=0,007, CI95 [1,1, 2,3]) and by 0.2 in the case of a lack of breaks (p=0,01, CI95 [0,06, 0,7]).

Discussion
Our results highlight the impact of prolonged working hours on LBP in dentists and the need to manage workloads to reduce musculoskeletal strain. The potential neck-lumbar spine link emphasizes the importance of holistic management. Trainees have a higher risk of LBP possibly due to their limited ergonomic experience, suggesting to associate ergonomic gesture learning with technical dental learning.

Conclusion
Our results provide a foundation for recommendations aimed at promoting comfort and sustainability ensuring long-term well-being for dentists.
P-140 COMPARISON OF THE DIAGNOSTIC EFFICACY OF THE ISHIHARA TEST AGAINST THE FARNSWORTHD15TESTINWORKERS OF A COLOMBIAN SECURITY COMPANY DURING THE PERIOD APRIL TO JUNE2023, ANOBSERVATIONAL STUDY IN OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
Authors: Parga Marin Diego Andres , Gonzalez Diana Fernanda Millan , Pachon Ginna Alejandra Mora , Melo Juan Camilo Hernandez , Castillo Linda Marcela Acosta , Guerrero Tannia Guevara , Tunjo Luis Alexander Leon , Henriquez Unice Margarita Noguera , Cardenas Jairo Orlando Ojeda 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
There are several color tests that can be used during an optometry consultation, However, there is little evidence on the comparison of both in the field of occupational health and the benefits that applying one instead of the other would bring.

Methods
An observational, prospective cohort study was carried out in which the Ishihara test was established as the pivot of comparison and the Farnsworth D15 test as the gold standard. Data were collected from 796 patients, the effective performance of both tests and the grouped data of age, sex, severity and ophthalmological pathologies.

Results
We worked with a sample of 796 patients, 431 women and 365 men, between 18 and 62 years of age. 7 positive patients for Ishihara were obtained, of which 5 obtained positive results for Farnsworth D15. For the age variable, they were grouped in ranges of decades, evidencing a higher frequency in ages between 20 and 40 years, being 2 for 20 years, 3 for 30 years and 3 for 40 years. With the Farnsworth D15 study, they were grouped according to severity, obtaining 3 deutero and 2 protapositives. Logistic regression is performed establishing probabilities of correlation of the variables, obtaining a statistical significance demonstrated by the R-square of 0.0059, with a statisticalPof0.024 for the gender variable, 0.188 for age and 0.997 for pathological history, demonstrating that the disease is more common in men.

Discussion and conclusion
For candidates for surveillance workers,we were able to demonstrate that the prevalence of the condition is 0.6%, of which the possibility of having said condition that is really restrictive to perform the functions is low, it will be necessary to define in subsequent studies, the cost-effectiveness ratio for companies when performing them.
P-142 QUANTIFYING THE IMPACT OF CHRONIC PAIN ON WORK (QUICK)
Authors: Morton LaKrista , Stevens Martin J , Wainwright Elaine , Anderson R Stuart , Madan Ira , Fear Nicola , Verstappen Suzanne , McNamee Paul , Stagg Anne , Goodson Nicola , Walker-Bone Karen , Hollick Rosemary J , Macfarlane Gary J 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Chronic pain impacts individuals’ work. Existing questionnaires have focussed on assessing consequences for productivity and we have previously noted a discrepancy with the wide range of impacts described in qualitative literature. Given that there have been major changes in how people work, there is a need to develop an instrument to quantify a broader range of impacts of chronic pain on work.

Methods
We identified impacts on work by consulting people with chronic pain and a range of stakeholders. Deliberative focus groups identified key domains important to people which informed the development of the initial instrument. Content and wording of items were then refined through a multi-stage Delphi process with relevant stakeholders. Items were taken forward if they met pre-defined scoring criteria. We are currently validating the instrument within general population, clinical, and occupational samples.

Results
Focus groups with 50 participants identified key impacts including financial consequences, the specific consequences of the fluctuating nature of pain, and the impact on workplace relationships. Ten domains, including, cognitive impacts, hidden disability and degree of support for job modifications, informed the development of a draft set of items, which were then refined as a result of a Delphi process: 14 items have been included for final testing and validation.

Discussion
We have developed a new instrument, with a wide range of stakeholders, which takes account of modern ways of working, to quantify the impact of chronic pain on work more comprehensively.

Conclusion
The QUICK questionnaire is scheduled to be available in 2024.
P-144 WILL SOCIAL CHANGES DUE TO THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC AFFECT EMPLOYEE HEALTH CHECK-UPS DATA IN JAPAN?
Authors: Kuwabara Hiroyuki , Haruyama Yasuo , Kudo Yuichiro , Nagata Tomohisa , Odagami Kiminori , Mori Koji 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
In Japan, a state of emergency was declared four times until December 2022 due to the Covid-19 epidemic. The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in anthropometry and blood test parameters related to lifestyle-related diseases after the Covid-19 outbreak.

Methods
A longitudinal study was employed. A total of 1,198,557 employee who underwent health check-ups at Uguisudani Medical Center from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan, were analyzed. Data included BMI, waist circumference (WC), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP/DBP), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides; triacylglycerol (TG), and low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL, HDL), fasting blood glucose (FBG), and uric acid (UA) levels. Descriptive statistics was performed separately for males and females to assess the temporal changes. Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Dokkyo Medical University Ethics Committee.

Results
Comparing pre-2019 and 2020, SBP/DPB, TC, TG, and LDL increased more than normal and HDL decreased for both men and women after the Covid-19 outbreak. However, comparing data from 2020 and 2021, there is little change or slight improvement.

Discussion and conclusion
The greater deterioration in health check-up results in 2020 was likely due to lifestyle changes, including a decrease in outdoor activity and exercise habits due to voluntary restraint in personal activities. Modest government measures eased the subsequent refraining from personal activities, and the health examination results in 2022 did not deteriorate further. This suggests that social changes due to Covid-19 have a limited impact on health outcomes in Japan.
O-086 SCREENING OF COMMON CANCERS AND NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDS) AMONG POLICE PERSONNEL IN INDIA - AN INTERVENTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Mishra Gauravi , Pimple Sharmila , Pramesh C S , Kulkarni Vasundhara , Patil Anil , Bajpai Jyoti , Tandon Sandeep , Dorai Shakthi , Gaikwad Sushma , Lila Anurag , Patil S M , Majmudar Parishi , Patil S M 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Police personnel are at high risk of several NCDs including cancers because of odd dietary habits, stress, erratic sleep patterns and addictions. Objectives were to formulate demonstrable, sustainable and replicable model on prevention, control and early detection of NCDs among police personnel.

Methods
This cross-sectional interventional study was conducted among police in India. Temporary clinics were set up at police stations and eligible participants were enrolled after obtaining written informed consent. This was followed by socio-demographic and risk factor assessment, health education programme, screening for common cancers (breast, uterine cervix and oral cavity) and NCDs (obesity, hypertension and diabetes) conducted by trained primary health workers. Screen positive participants were referred according to pre-defined referral criteria for further investigations and management. Police health team were trained for conducting awareness and screening through several capacity building workshops.

Results
39,672 police personnel were contacted and invited and 30,291 (76.4%) enrolled. All participated in health awareness. 1251 oral pre-cancers, 58 cervical pre-cancers, 01 breast and 11 oral cavity cancers were diagnosed. They availed diagnostic and treatment at Tata Memorial Hospital. Totally, 4867 (16.1%) police were detected with diabetes, 5897 (19.5%) with hypertension and 13710 (45.3%) with obesity. They availed treatment at Police hospital/ dispensaries.

Discussion and conclusion
High prevalence of NCDs among police, warrants urgent and periodic implementation of education on life style modification, screening for NCDs, institution of timely and appropriate treatment and follow-ups in order to reduce morbidity and mortality among this special high-risk occupational health group.
O-088 SHIFTING FROM AN INDIVIDUAL TO AN ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVE IN WORK ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT – A PROCESS EVALUATION OF A SIX-YEAR INTERVENTION PROGRAM WITHIN THE SWEDISH PUBLIC SECTOR
Authors: Dahlqvist Isabelle , Ståhl Christian , Severin Jonathan , Akerstrom Magnus 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Working systematically with the organizational and psychosocial work environment entails several challenges. This study aims to evaluate the process of a six-year organizational-level intervention program where workplaces could apply for funds to implement preventive measures.

Methods
The process was studied using a mixed-method approach combining qualitative document and content analyses based on process documentation (n=135), quantitative descriptive analyses of submitted applications with decisions (n=621), and interviews with internal occupational health services professionals (n=9).

Results
The project management expressed concerns with sufficient competence and resources among stakeholders and participating workplaces, and role conflicts and ambiguities between the program and everyday operations. Consequently, the application process was developed over time using the knowledge gained from previous years. The proportion of granted intervention measures on an organizational level increased throughout the years from 39% in 2017 to 89% in 2022.

Discussion
A change in perspective, from an individual to an organizational perspective, was seen among the program management group and the internal occupational health services responsible for implementing most of the granted intervention measures. The changes in the application process were believed to be the main contributor to the change in the proportion of granted measures on an organizational level.

Conclusion
Results indicate that a long-term organizational-level workplace intervention program may be used, by the employer, as a tool for shifting from an individual- to an organizational perspective in the work environment management. However, additional measures on multiple levels need to be implemented to secure a sustainable shift in perspective within the organization.
O-089 AN MHEALTH INTERVENTION TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG WORKERS USING A DEEP LEARNING MODEL FOR PASSIVE MONITORING OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY: A SINGLE-ARM FEASIBILITY TRIAL
Authors: Watanabe Kazuhiro , Okusa Shoichi , Sato Mitsuhiro , Miura Hideki , Morimoto Masahiro , Tsutsumi Akizumi 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Promoting physical activity effectively prevents depression and anxiety. Although mobile health (mHealth) technologies offer promising results in promoting physical activity, conflicting evidence exists on mHealth effectiveness, and workers face barriers to using mHealth services. The present study aimed to preliminarily investigate the effectiveness and implementation of a newly developed smartphone app, named ASHARE, employing a deep learning model to monitor depression and anxiety using physical activity.

Methods
A single-arm intervention study was conducted. From March to April 2023, workers aged 18 and older who were not absent were recruited. The participants were asked to install and use the app for one month. Before and after using the app, self-reported physical activity and psychological distress were measured. Physical activity duration from the app was also recorded digitally. Implementation Outcome Scales for Digital Mental Health were used to measure acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility, satisfaction, and harm.

Results
The study included 24 workers. On average, the app was used for 12.54 days. After using the app, no significant change was observed in physical activity (p=0.309) or psychological distress (p=0.926) either. The participants who had a severe level of psychological distress decreased significantly (p=0.011). The digitally recorded duration of physical activity was increased during the intervention period (p=0.078).

Discussion
Scores in acceptability, appropriateness, and satisfaction were lower compared to previous mHealth studies while those in feasibility and harm were better.

Conclusion
The app ASHARE was not enough to promote physical activity or improve psychological distress. Improving acceptability, appropriateness, and satisfaction is considered a key issue to implement this app.