ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Psychological Stress and Hand Eczema in Physicians and Dentists: A Comparison Based on Surgical Work.
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- Tobacco smoking and occupational hand eczema severity in a North African adult population: a cross-sectional analytical study.Frontiers in allergy · 2026Article
- Impact of Perceived Stress, Locus of Control, and Self-Efficacy on Allergic Contact Dermatitis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Hand eczema symptoms, exposures and skin care in orthodontics : A national, cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2025Article
- Working hours indirectly affect anxiety symptoms through sleep and stress in dentists, physicians, and psychotherapists.Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju · 2025Article
- Psychosocial work exposures as risk factors for skin problems in a general working population: cross-sectional and prospective associations.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2025Article
- Hand Eczema in the Polish Female Population.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis research looks at the connection between psychological stress and the prevalence of hand eczema (HE) among physicians and dentists (surgeons, non-surgeons).
methodsThis cross-sectional field study involved 185 participants: physicians (surgeons, non-surgeons), dentists (surgeons, non-surgeons) and controls. Hand lesions were examined using the Osnabrueck Hand Eczema Severity Index (OHSI), and participants answered the Nordic Occupational Skin Questionnaire (NOSQ) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Patch tests were performed using commercial contact allergens.
resultsThe estimated prevalence of HE (self-reported) was 43.9% (physicians 44.6%; dentists 43.2%). HE was significantly more reported by surgeons than controls (
conclusionsSince high stress levels may negatively influence physicians'/dentists' work and quality of life, measures to decrease stress could be introduced into the treatment of healthcare workers who are prone to it.
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