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ArticlePloS one2022

Seasickness among Icelandic seamen.

Nanna Yr Arnardottir, Sigridur Sia Jonsdottir, Hannes Petersen

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Article in PloS one, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Nanna Yr ArnardottirSchool of Health Sciences, University of Akureyri, Akureyri, Iceland.ORCID 0000-0003-1096-1449
Sigridur Sia JonsdottirSchool of Health Sciences, University of Akureyri, Akureyri, Iceland.
Hannes PetersenDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland.
University of Akureyri · ISUniversity of Iceland · IS

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe working environment abroad a ship is unique, with constant stimuli such as rolling of the vessel, noise, and vibration. Fishing industry is important for Icelandic economy, still the effect of seasickness-related symptoms on seamen´s health is not fully understood. Thus, the objective of this study is to explore the impact of seasickness-related symptoms, i.e., seasickness, seasickness symptoms and mal de débarquement on seaman´s health, and how their working environment may affect those factors.

methodsCross-sectional data was collected from 262 seamen answering questionnaire. Majority of the seamen participated while attending a compulsory course held by the Maritime Safety and Survival Training Centre. The majority of participants were men. A chi-square test was used to detect the difference between variables.

resultsThe majority of seamen had experienced seasickness (87.8%) or mal de débarquement (85.8%). Having a history of tension headache (38.1%) and tinnitus (37.9%) was quite common. A total of 30.6% of the participants had been admitted to hospital once or more due to mishaps or accidents on land. DISCUSSION: Seasickness and seasickness symptoms together with mal de débarquement are common in Icelandic seamen. Working conditions at sea are demanding and seam to affect the seamen´s health both at sea and ashore, making further research needed.

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Motion SicknessCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIcelandMaleTravel-Related Illness

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PMCPMC9416988
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