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Prevalence of exposure to occupational risks during pregnancy in Spain

verfasst von: Ana M. García, M. Carmen González-Galarzo, Elena Ronda, Ferran Ballester, Marisa Estarlich, Mònica Guxens, Aitana Lertxundia, Begoña Martinez-Argüelles, Loreto Santa Marina, Adonina Tardón, Martine Vrijheid

Erschienen in: International Journal of Public Health | Ausgabe 5/2012

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Abstract

Objectives

We describe reported exposures to main categories of occupational agents and conditions in Spanish pregnant workers.

Methods

Women were recruited at 12th week of pregnancy from main public gynaecological consults to be included in the INMA Spanish cohorts study (n = 2,058). Through personal interviews with structured questionnaires, information on working situation and working conditions during pregnancy was obtained.

Results

Fifty percent of the women reported frequent exposure to physical load (standing, heavy lifting) and 45 % reported exposure to three or more indicators of job strain. Exposure to at least one physical agent (noise, vibrations, etc.) affected 25 % of the women. Exposure to chemicals was reported by 20 % of the women, mostly including solvents and cleaning products. Eight percent of the women worked at night shifts. Job strain was more prevalent in office workers and industrial operators. Industrial workers showed the highest prevalence of exposure to chemical and physical pollutants.

Conclusions

Our data suggest that working conditions of pregnant women may need increased control in Spain.

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Titel: Prevalence of exposure to occupational risks during pregnancy in Spain
verfasst von: Ana M. García
M. Carmen González-Galarzo
Elena Ronda
Ferran Ballester
Marisa Estarlich
Mònica Guxens
Aitana Lertxundia
Begoña Martinez-Argüelles
Loreto Santa Marina
Adonina Tardón
Martine Vrijheid
Publikationsdatum: 01.10.2012
Verlag: SP Birkhäuser Verlag Basel
Erschienen in: International Journal of Public Health / Ausgabe 5/2012
Print ISSN: 1661-8556
Elektronische ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-012-0384-7

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