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Investigation on the Occupational Skin Health Status of Workers in Chemical Enterprises in Shanghai: A Cross-sectional Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Significance Occupational skin diseases pose a significant threat to the health and safety of workers in the chemical industry. Approach Using a self-made questionnaire, a survey was conducted on 810 chemical enterprise employees. Results 19.26% of the respondents had a history of allergy related diseases lasting at least 6 months, and only 83 people (20.75%) had received formal medical testing. 39.01% of respondents are aware of the occupational skin disease risks associated with their work, but only about 15% take effective protective measures. The mastery of occupational skin health knowledge is relatively good, but only 92 respondents (11.36%) have truly mastered more knowledge related to occupational skin diseases. Conclusions Frontline workers lack awareness, and the focus of prevention and control should be on changing employees' behaviors. Enterprises do not attach enough importance to the prevention and management of occupational skin health.

Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2025.105011

Authors: Limeng Yan, Xueer Zhang, Zhuoma Sita, Atikah Binti Abdul Latiff

Institutions: University of Cyberjaya, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Contact Dermatitis and Allergies

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,610