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occupational and environmental health

20 papers

Prespecified Internal Pilot and Feasibility Framework for a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Versus Generalized Exercise in Surgeons With Chronic Spinal Pain: A Protocol

This protocol outlines a prespecified internal pilot and feasibility framework designed to assess recruitment, adherence, and retention challenges before proceeding with a full-scale pragmatic randomized controlled trial comparing Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy versus generalized exercise for surgeons with chronic spinal pain.

Kjaergaard, C., Madeleine, P., Dalboege, A. + 3 more2026-04-08📄 occupational and environmental health

Effectiveness of a 12-week multicomponent occupational lifestyle intervention to increase physical activity among Japanese teleworkers: a cluster randomised controlled trial (TELEWORK study)

This cluster randomised controlled trial found that a 12-week multicomponent occupational lifestyle intervention did not significantly increase daily step counts or reduce sedentary time among Japanese teleworkers compared to a waitlist control group.

Kim, J., Nakata, Y., Wada, A. + 9 more2026-03-26📄 occupational and environmental health

Understanding the Impact of Heatwaves on UK Care Homes: A National Survey of Staff Experiences, Challenges, and Adaptation Strategies

A national survey of 225 UK care home staff reveals that while heatwaves significantly compromise thermal comfort and health for both employees and residents, effective adaptation is currently hindered by critical barriers including funding limitations, inadequate infrastructure, and staffing pressures.

Blount, H., Ward, J., James, P. A. + 3 more2026-03-25📄 occupational and environmental health

Policy-Relevant Causal Approach to Assessing the Impact of Occupational Heat and Airborne Particulate Matter Exposure on Acute Kidney Function in Guatemalan Sugarcane Workers

This observational study of Guatemalan sugarcane workers demonstrates that occupational heat exposure, rather than airborne particulate matter, significantly drives acute kidney function decline, supporting the implementation of policy interventions to reduce heat stress and protect worker health.

Dye-Robinson, A., Josey, K. P., Jaramillo, D. + 11 more2026-03-23📄 occupational and environmental health

Metabolomic Responses to External and Internal Environmental Exposures: Evidence of Lipid and Energy Metabolism Disruption in the Estonian Biobank

This study of the Estonian Biobank demonstrates that long-term external air pollution and internal anthropogenic chemical exposures are measurably reflected in the human plasma metabolome, with recurrent disruptions observed in lipid metabolism, membrane composition, and energy-related pathways.

Oosterwegel, M. J., Vermeulen, R. C. H., Estonian Biobank Research Team, + 5 more2026-03-19📄 occupational and environmental health

The wellbeing paradox: High resilience and psychological distress in the transition out of UK policing

This study reveals a "wellbeing paradox" among UK police officers transitioning out of service, where high resilience coexists with elevated psychological distress, highlighting the critical need for targeted organizational support during the vulnerable anticipatory retirement period to ensure successful civilian transitions.

Vaportzis, E., Edwards, W.2026-03-16📄 occupational and environmental health

Vaccine uptake patterns for COVID-19 and cholera among healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study in Yaounde-Cameroon

This cross-sectional study in Yaoundé, Cameroon, reveals low COVID-19 (42.4%) and cholera (4.7%) vaccination coverage among healthcare workers, identifying specific professional roles and districts as key predictors while highlighting the critical need to address knowledge gaps and accessibility barriers to improve immunization programs.

Nouko, A., Cheuyem Lekeumo, F. Z., Nguefack, F. + 2 more2026-03-13📄 occupational and environmental health

Neuron-derived circulating miRNAs reveal lead (Pb) as a key component of metal mixtures exposure

This study demonstrates that circulating neuron-derived miRNAs serve as minimally invasive biomarkers linking complex metal mixture exposures, particularly lead, to early molecular and structural brain perturbations, specifically identifying miR-16-5p as a potential mediator between lead exposure and altered brain iron levels.

Prado-Rico, J. M., Bargues-Carot, A., Imamura Kawasawa, Y. + 13 more2026-03-10📄 occupational and environmental health

Translating a novel wildfire smoke exposure chamber system from lab-based experiments to community-engaged activities

This paper describes the development and application of a low-cost, portable wildfire smoke exposure chamber system that enables the quantitative evaluation of DIY air filtration efficiency and facilitates community-engaged demonstrations, such as a successful live experiment conducted with a tribal community in Central Washington.

Liu, L., Huang, S. C.-H., Hirata, A. + 6 more2026-03-09📄 occupational and environmental health

OK-AIR study protocol: a longitudinal cluster-randomised 2x2 factorial trial of portable air purification and upper-room UVGI on sick-related absences, indoor air quality, environmental pathogens and social-emotional development in early care and education classrooms (birth-5 years)

The OK-AIR study is a longitudinal cluster-randomised 2x2 factorial trial evaluating the effectiveness of portable air purification and upper-room UVGI in improving indoor air quality, reducing sick-related absences, and supporting social-emotional development among children aged birth to 5 years in Head Start classrooms.

Cai, C., Horm, D., Fuhrman, B. + 5 more2026-03-06📄 occupational and environmental health

Cohort profile: Description of the GIG-OSH longitudinal cohort on occupational safety and health of digital platforms workers in Europe

The GIG-OSH cohort is the first large-scale, longitudinal study across seven European countries designed to investigate the occupational safety, health, and working conditions of digital platform workers, revealing significant mental health disparities and high work intensities while highlighting methodological challenges related to non-probabilistic sampling and data harmonization.

Belvis, F., Vicente-Castellvi, E., Verdaguer, S. + 17 more2026-03-06📄 occupational and environmental health

Internal and External Protective Factors Associated with the Secondary Traumatic Stress Component of Compassion Fatigue in Feral Cat Caregivers

This study of 172 feral cat caregivers in Portugal reveals that while institutional support and colony registration do not significantly reduce secondary traumatic stress, factors such as caring for large colonies and unemployment increase risk, whereas older age, family support, and serenity serve as protective buffers, highlighting the need for interventions that address both financial burdens and internal coping mechanisms within a One Health framework.

Costa-Santos, C., Vidal, R., Lisboa, S. + 3 more2026-03-06📄 occupational and environmental health

Association between extreme temperature events and dengue risks in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

This study utilizes Distributed Lag Non-linear Models to analyze weekly dengue data in Dhaka City from 2016 to 2024, revealing that while maximum temperatures between 31.5°C and 33.2°C significantly elevate dengue risk, an increase in weekly heatwave days unexpectedly correlates with a protective effect against infection.

Shahriyar, A., Hanifi, S. M. M. A., Rahman, S. M.2026-03-04📄 occupational and environmental health

Evaluating the effectiveness of vestibular and ocular motor function assessments in detecting driver sleepiness: A Protocol Paper

This protocol paper outlines a study involving 50 healthy adults undergoing extended wakefulness to evaluate whether portable virtual reality-based vestibular-ocular motor (VOM) tests can effectively detect current driver sleepiness and predict future driving impairment risks.

Guyett, A., Dunbar, C., Lovato, N. + 18 more2026-02-23📄 occupational and environmental health

The Effect of Occupational Integration on Musculoskeletal Injury in Female Marines in the Fleet: An Epidemiological Cohort Study

This retrospective cohort study of U.S. Marines from 2011 to 2020 reveals that female sex is a significant independent risk factor for musculoskeletal injuries across most body regions, while service in ground combat and aviation occupations generally offers protective effects compared to services roles, with injury risks notably increasing for females in the post-integration period for specific conditions like shoulder injuries.

Fraser, J. J., Zouris, J. M., Hoch, J. M. + 3 more2026-02-23📄 occupational and environmental health

Occupational and Environmental Challenges and Effects of COVID-19 Testing Implementation Experienced by HIV Viral Load Laboratory Staff within a Public Health Sector Laboratory in South Africa

This study reveals that the dual mandate of maintaining HIV viral load services while implementing COVID-19 testing in South African public laboratories significantly increased occupational challenges and workload, leading to widespread burnout, anxiety, and retention threats among staff, thereby highlighting an urgent need for formal crisis staffing models and institutionalized mental health support.

Sarang, S., Matingo-Mutava, E., Cassim, N.2026-02-22📄 occupational and environmental health