Resumen Los trabajadores agrícolas se exponen frecuentemente a los pesticidas, los cuales pueden afectar el sistema cardiovascular. El objetivo de la investigación fue revisar la asociación entre la exposición ocupacional a pesticidas, el desarrollo de enfermedades cardiovasculares y los biomarcadores utilizados en la vigilancia de la salud de los trabajadores. Para ello se realizó una revisión no sistemática de la literatura en tres bases de datos: Pubmed, Embase y Scopus, con ecuaciones de búsqueda elaboradas con los términos “agrochemicals”, “myocardial infarction”, “occupational exposure” y “farmers", y se incluyeron artículos publicados entre 2007 y 2022. Se encontró que los pesticidas causan elevación de las cifras de presión arterial en trabajadores expuestos y en mujeres embarazadas se relaciona con hipertensión gestacional y preeclampsia. Respecto al infarto agudo de miocardio (IAM), el contacto con los pesticidas clorpirifós, coumafós, carbofurano, pendimetalina, trifluralina y acilalanina aumentan el riesgo de IAM en mujeres, y entre los trabajadores masculinos la exposición a dibromuro de etileno, maneb/mancozeb y dimetil-ditiocarbamato de zinc se asoció con mayor mortalidad. La vigilancia epidemiológica se realiza principalmente con la medición de la actividad de la acetilcolinesterasa eritrocitaria (AChE). Se puede concluir que la exposición a pesticidas puede desencadenar enfermedades cardiovasculares agudas y crónicas, como elevación de las cifras de presión arterial, IAM fatal y no fatal. Los pesticidas dimetil ditiocarbamato de zinc, clorpirifós, coumafós, carbofurano, paratión y malatión son las sustancias que tienen mayor relación con el desarrollo de enfermedad cardiovascular.

Abstract Farmworkers are frequently exposed to pesticides, which can affect the cardiovascular system. The objective of the research was to review the association between occupational exposure to pesticides and the development of cardiovascular diseases, and the biomarkers used in monitoring the health of workers. For this, a non-systematic review of the literature was carried out in three databases: Pubmed, Embase and Scopus, with search equations prepared with the terms "agrochemicals", "myocardial infarction", "occupational exposure" and "farmers". Articles published between 2007 and 2022 were included. Pesticides were found to cause elevated blood pressure levels in exposed workers, and in pregnant women it is related to gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. Regarding acute myocardial infarction (AMI), contact the pesticides chlorpyrifos, coumaphos, carbofuran, pendimethalin, trifluralin, and acylalanine increased the risk of AMI in women, and among male workers exposure to ethylene dibromide, maneb/mancozeb, and zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate was associated with increased mortality. Epidemiological surveillance is mainly carried out by measuring erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity. It can be concluded that exposure to pesticides can trigger acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases, such as elevated blood pressure, fatal and non-fatal AMI. Zinc dimethyl dithiocarbamate, chlorpyrifos, coumafos, carbofuran, parathion and malathion pesticides are the substances most closely related to the development of cardiovascular disease.

Frente a um cenário de aumento dos adoecimentos mentais relacionados ao trabalho, torna-se cada vez mais popular a expressão “riscos psicossociais no trabalho” para se referir a aspectos no trabalho que devem ser observados na preservação da saúde mental dos trabalhadores. Institutos de pesquisa públicos governamentais estabelecem definições sobre o que são estes riscos psicossociais e seus impactos na saúde e se tornam referência para a atuação em seus países. No entanto, constata-se nelas uma mistura entre os fatores causadores de violências, e os danos e agravos à saúde propriamente ditos. A partir dos estudos sobre saúde mental e trabalho presentes na literatura científica recente, destacamos na discussão do que são os riscos psicossociais, duas questões centrais não podem faltar: a organização do trabalho e seu impacto na subjetividade do trabalhador e as relações sociais que estruturam a sociedade e também estão presentes no cotidiano do trabalho, marcando e diferenciando socialmente trabalhadores e trabalhadoras, influenciando a distribuição de poder e de melhores e piores condições de trabalho conforme raça, classe social, gênero, capacidades, entre outras formas de separação e identificação de coletivos humanos.

We are facing a crisis of an increasing work-related mental illnesses, which makes the expression “psychosocial risks at work” increasingly popular to refer to aspects at work that must be observed to preserve workers' mental health. Public government research institutes establish definitions of what these psychosocial risks are and their impacts on health and become references for action in their countries. However, there is a mix between the factors that cause violence and the damage and health problems themselves. Based on studies on mental health and work present in recent scientific literature, we highlight two central issues cannot be missed: the organization of work and its impact on the worker's subjectivity and the social relations that structure the society marking and socially differentiating male and female workers, influencing the distribution of power and better and worse working conditions according to race, social class, gender, capabilities, among other forms of separation and identification of collectives humans.

Ante un escenario de aumento de las enfermedades mentales relacionadas con el trabajo, la expresión “riesgos psicosociales en el trabajo” se está volviendo cada vez más popular para referirse a aspectos en el trabajo que deben ser observados para preservar la salud mental de los trabajadores. Los institutos de investigación de los gobiernos públicos establecen definiciones acerca de cuáles son estos riesgos psicosociales y sus impactos en la salud y se convierten en referentes para la acción en sus países. Sin embargo, existe una mezcla entre los factores que causan la violencia y los daños y problemas de salud mismos. Con base en estudios sobre salud mental y trabajo presentes en la literatura científica reciente, resaltamos en la discusión acerca de qué son los riesgos psicosociales, no pueden faltar dos temas centrales: la organización del trabajo y su impacto en la subjetividad del trabajador y que las relaciones sociales que estructuran la sociedad también están presentes en el trabajo cotidiano, marcando y diferenciando socialmente a trabajadores y trabajadoras, influyendo en la distribución del poder y en las mejores y peores condiciones laborales según raza, clase social, género, capacidades, entre otras formas de separación e identificación de colectivos humanos.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The importance of dietitians in dialysis units is indisputable and mandatory in Brazil, but little is known about the practices adopted by these professionals. Objective: To know practices adopted in routine nutritional care, focusing on nutritional assessment tools and treatment strategies for people at risk or diagnosed with malnutrition. Methodology: Electronic questionnaire disseminated on social media and messaging applications. It included questions that covered dietitians’ demographic and occupational profile characteristics and of the dialysis unit, use and frequency of nutritional assessment tools, nutritional intervention strategies in cases of risk or diagnosis of malnutrition, prescription and access to oral supplements. Results: Twenty four percent of the Brazilian dialysis units (n = 207) responded electronically. The most used nutritional assessment tools with or without a pre-established frequency were dietary surveys (96%) and Subjective Global Assessment (83%). The strategies in cases of risk or presence of malnutrition used most frequently (almost always/always) were instructions to increase energy and protein intake from foods (97%), and increasing the frequency of visits (88%). The frequency of prescribing commercial supplements with standard and specialized formulas was quite similar. The availability of dietary supplements by the public healthcare system to patients varied between regions. Conclusion: Most dietitians use various nutritional assessment tools and intervention strategies in cases of risk or malnutrition; however, the frequency of use of such tools and strategies varied substantially. Introduction Brazil professionals Objective care Methodology applications unit Results n 207 electronically preestablished pre established 96% 96 (96% 83%. 83 83% . (83%) almost always/always alwaysalways always 97%, 97 97% , (97%) 88%. 88 88% (88%) similar regions Conclusion however substantially 20 9 (96 8 (83% (97% (88% 2 (9 (83 (97 (88 ( (8

Resumo Introdução: A importância da atuação do nutricionista em unidades de diálise é indiscutível e obrigatória no Brasil, porém pouco sabemos sobre as práticas adotadas por esses profissionais. Objetivo: Conhecer práticas adotadas na rotina dos atendimentos nutricionais, com foco nas ferramentas de avaliação nutricional e nas estratégias de tratamento das pessoas com risco ou diagnóstico de desnutrição. Metodologia: Questionário eletrônico divulgado em mídias sociais e aplicativos de mensagens. Incluiu questões que abrangiam características do perfil demográfico e ocupacional do profissional e da unidade de diálise, utilização e frequência de ferramentas de avaliação nutricional, estratégias de intervenção nutricional em casos de risco ou diagnóstico de desnutrição e prescrição e acesso a suplementos alimentares orais. Resultados: Foram recebidos eletronicamente o equivalente a 24% das unidades de diálise brasileiras (n = 207). As ferramentas de avaliação nutricional mais utilizadas com ou sem frequência pré-estabelecida foram inquéritos dietéticos (96%) e Avaliação Global Subjetiva (83%). As estratégias em casos de risco ou presença de desnutrição utilizadas com mais frequência (quase sempre/sempre) foram a orientação de incremento energético e proteico por meio de alimentos (97%) e o aumento da periodicidade das visitas (88%). A frequência de prescrição de suplemento industrializado de fórmula padrão e especializada foi bastante semelhante. A disponibilização de suplementos alimentares pelo Sistema Único de Saúde aos pacientes variou entre as regiões. Conclusão: A maior parte dos nutricionistas utiliza diversas ferramentas de avaliação nutricional e estratégias de intervenção em casos de risco ou desnutrição, porém a frequência de utilização de tais ferramentas e estratégias foi bastante variada. Introdução Brasil profissionais Objetivo nutricionais Metodologia mensagens orais Resultados 24 n 207. 207 . 207) préestabelecida pré estabelecida 96% 96 (96% 83%. 83 83% (83%) quase sempre/sempre sempresempre sempre 97% 97 (97% 88%. 88 88% (88%) semelhante regiões Conclusão variada 2 20 9 (96 8 (83% (97 (88% (9 (83 (88 ( (8

ABSTRACT Introduction: The importance of dietitians in dialysis units is indisputable and mandatory in Brazil, but little is known about the practices adopted by these professionals. Objective: To know practices adopted in routine nutritional care, focusing on nutritional assessment tools and treatment strategies for people at risk or diagnosed with malnutrition. Methodology: Electronic questionnaire disseminated on social media and messaging applications. It included questions that covered dietitians’ demographic and occupational profile characteristics and of the dialysis unit, use and frequency of nutritional assessment tools, nutritional intervention strategies in cases of risk or diagnosis of malnutrition, prescription and access to oral supplements. Results: Twenty four percent of the Brazilian dialysis units (n = 207) responded electronically. The most used nutritional assessment tools with or without a pre-established frequency were dietary surveys (96%) and Subjective Global Assessment (83%). The strategies in cases of risk or presence of malnutrition used most frequently (almost always/always) were instructions to increase energy and protein intake from foods (97%), and increasing the frequency of visits (88%). The frequency of prescribing commercial supplements with standard and specialized formulas was quite similar. The availability of dietary supplements by the public healthcare system to patients varied between regions. Conclusion: Most dietitians use various nutritional assessment tools and intervention strategies in cases of risk or malnutrition; however, the frequency of use of such tools and strategies varied substantially. Introduction Brazil professionals Objective care Methodology applications unit Results n 207 electronically preestablished pre established 96% 96 (96% 83%. 83 83% . (83%) almost always/always alwaysalways always 97%, 97 97% , (97%) 88%. 88 88% (88%) similar regions Conclusion however substantially 20 9 (96 8 (83% (97% (88% 2 (9 (83 (97 (88 ( (8

Resumo Introdução: A importância da atuação do nutricionista em unidades de diálise é indiscutível e obrigatória no Brasil, porém pouco sabemos sobre as práticas adotadas por esses profissionais. Objetivo: Conhecer práticas adotadas na rotina dos atendimentos nutricionais, com foco nas ferramentas de avaliação nutricional e nas estratégias de tratamento das pessoas com risco ou diagnóstico de desnutrição. Metodologia: Questionário eletrônico divulgado em mídias sociais e aplicativos de mensagens. Incluiu questões que abrangiam características do perfil demográfico e ocupacional do profissional e da unidade de diálise, utilização e frequência de ferramentas de avaliação nutricional, estratégias de intervenção nutricional em casos de risco ou diagnóstico de desnutrição e prescrição e acesso a suplementos alimentares orais. Resultados: Foram recebidos eletronicamente o equivalente a 24% das unidades de diálise brasileiras (n = 207). As ferramentas de avaliação nutricional mais utilizadas com ou sem frequência pré-estabelecida foram inquéritos dietéticos (96%) e Avaliação Global Subjetiva (83%). As estratégias em casos de risco ou presença de desnutrição utilizadas com mais frequência (quase sempre/sempre) foram a orientação de incremento energético e proteico por meio de alimentos (97%) e o aumento da periodicidade das visitas (88%). A frequência de prescrição de suplemento industrializado de fórmula padrão e especializada foi bastante semelhante. A disponibilização de suplementos alimentares pelo Sistema Único de Saúde aos pacientes variou entre as regiões. Conclusão: A maior parte dos nutricionistas utiliza diversas ferramentas de avaliação nutricional e estratégias de intervenção em casos de risco ou desnutrição, porém a frequência de utilização de tais ferramentas e estratégias foi bastante variada. Introdução Brasil profissionais Objetivo nutricionais Metodologia mensagens orais Resultados 24 n 207. 207 . 207) préestabelecida pré estabelecida 96% 96 (96% 83%. 83 83% (83%) quase sempre/sempre sempresempre sempre 97% 97 (97% 88%. 88 88% (88%) semelhante regiões Conclusão variada 2 20 9 (96 8 (83% (97 (88% (9 (83 (88 ( (8

Resumo Nas últimas décadas, uma epidemia de doença renal crônica (DRC) tem sido associada a fatores ambientais e ocupacionais (estresse térmico decorrente de cargas de trabalho elevadas em altas temperaturas e exposição a produtos químicos, como agrotóxicos e metais), denominada DRC de origem não tradicional (DRCnt). Esta revisão descritiva tem como objetivo apresentar evidências recentes sobre estresse térmico, agrotóxicos e metais como possíveis causas de DRCnt e fornecer uma visão geral das estratégias brasileiras de regulamentação, fiscalização e vigilância sanitária relacionadas. Os trabalhadores brasileiros são comumente expostos a condições extremas de calor e outros fatores de risco de DRCnt, incluindo o aumento da exposição a agrotóxicos e metais. Além disso, há uma falta de regulamentação e fiscalização, políticas públicas e estratégias adequadas para proteger a saúde renal dos trabalhadores em relação aos principais fatores de risco. É provável que a DRCnt seja uma causa significativa de DRC no Brasil, uma vez que a etiologia da doença é desconhecida em muitos pacientes e diversas condições para seu desenvolvimento estão presentes no país. Estudos epidemiológicos devem ser realizados para explorar associações causais e estimar o impacto do calor, dos agrotóxicos e dos metais na DRCnt no Brasil. Além disso, as políticas públicas devem priorizar a redução da exposição dos trabalhadores e a promoção de sua saúde e segurança. décadas (DRC químicos metais, , metais) DRCnt. . (DRCnt) relacionadas disso Brasil país segurança (DRCnt

Abstract In the past decades, an epidemic of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been associated with environmental and occupational factors (heat stress from high workloads in hot temperatures and exposure to chemicals, such as pesticides and metals), which has been termed CKD of non-traditional origin (CKDnt). This descriptive review aims to present recent evidence about heat stress, pesticides, and metals as possible causes of CKDnt and provide an overview of the related Brazilian regulation, enforcement, and health surveillance strategies. Brazilian workers are commonly exposed to extreme heat conditions and other CKDnt risk factors, including increasing exposure to pesticides and metals. Furthermore, there is a lack of adequate regulation (and enforcement), public policies, and strategies to protect the kidney health of workers, considering the main risk factors. CKDnt is likely to be a significant cause of CKD in Brazil, since CKD’s etiology is unknown in many patients and several conditions for its development are present in the country. Further epidemiological studies may be conducted to explore causal associations and estimate the impact of heat, pesticides, and metals on CKDnt in Brazil. Moreover, public policies should prioritize reducing workers´ exposure and promoting their health and safety. decades (CKD chemicals metals, , metals) nontraditional non traditional CKDnt. . (CKDnt) enforcement Furthermore enforcement) Brazil CKDs s country Moreover safety (CKDnt

Abstract Introduction Teachers are a high-risk group for the development of vocal dysfunction, as they use voice extensively in their profession. Objective To know the prevalence and risk factors associated with voice strain in teachers. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among schoolteachers in Chitwan, Nepal. The Voice Handicap Index questionnaire was used as a survey tool. Result A total of 315 teachers were enrolled in the study. The mean age of the participants was of 36.7 years. Teachers from public schools, primary grade classes, > 50 pupils in the classroom, > 24 hours of classes per week, dust in class, and recurrent tonsil problems were associated with various degrees of vocal handicap. Conclusion There is a high prevalence of voice disorder among teachers. A holistic approach, which includes teacher education regarding voice care during their work and management of their voice handicap by taking into consideration different risk factors, must be adopted. highrisk dysfunction profession crosssectional cross sectional Chitwan Nepal tool 31 367 36 7 36. years schools 5 classroom 2 week class approach adopted 3

Abstract Introduction. The new era of surgery is increasingly dependent on technology, and an example of this is the widespread use of electrocautery as a primary part of surgical practice. Surgical smoke is a byproduct of the dissection and coagulation of tissues produced by energy equipment, which represents multiple potential health risks for the surgical group; however, the dangers caused by cumulative exposure have been minimized. Methods. A critical analysis was carried out from a reflective position of the available information, establishing the possible risks related to exposure to surgical smoke. Discussion. The imperative need to establish national normative guidelines and standardized recommendations to comply with the demands given by the occupational health and work safety management systems, whose main objective is to make effective the use of appropriate surgical masks, implementation of environmental epidemiological surveillance program in the operating room, prioritizing the constant use of vacuum cleaners and evacuation systems, and carrying out educational awareness programs aimed at the personnel involved. Likewise, there is concern about the need for new studies to more precisely define the danger of this aerosol. Conclusion. It is recommended to responsibly use all existing preventive strategies to intervene in operating rooms to minimize the forgotten risks of surgical smoke.

Resumen Introducción. La nueva era de la cirugía es cada vez más dependiente de la tecnología, y un ejemplo de ello es el uso generalizado de electrocauterio como parte primordial de la práctica quirúrgica. El humo quirúrgico es un subproducto de la disección y la coagulación de los tejidos producidas por los equipos de energía, que representa múltiples riesgos potenciales para la salud del grupo quirúrgico, sin embargo, se han minimizado los peligros causados por la exposición de manera frecuente y acumulativa a este aerosol. Métodos. Se realizó un análisis crítico, desde una posición reflexiva de la información disponible, estableciendo los posibles riesgos relacionados con la exposición al humo quirúrgico. Discusión. Es visible la necesidad imperativa de establecer directrices nacionales, pautas normativas y recomendaciones estandarizadas para cumplir con las exigencias dadas por los sistemas de gestión en salud ocupacional y seguridad del trabajo, cuyo objetivo principal es hacer efectivo el uso de mascarillas quirúrgicas apropiadas, la implementación de programa de vigilancia epidemiológica ambiental en sala de cirugía, la priorización del uso constante de aspiradores y sistemas de evacuación, y la ejecución de programas educativos de sensibilización dirigidos al personal implicado. De igual manera, se abre la inquietud de la necesidad de nuevos estudios para definir con mayor precisión el peligro de este aerosol. Conclusión. Se recomienda de manera responsable utilizar todas las estrategias preventivas existentes para intervenir en salas de cirugía los riesgos minimizados y olvidados del humo quirúrgico.

BACKGROUND: Maintaining or promoting employment in the presence of disability or reducing the impact of disability on employability should be the adopted focus to decrease the negative impact that disability has on the economy and just as important on the livelihood and well-being of exposed insured individuals. Group risk disability insurance protects an employee's income when illness or injury result in work disability. To achieve this, factors that promote the success of rehabilitation and support for return-to-work of employees following illness and injury need to be understood from an insurance perspective. OBJECTIVES: To explore principles of disability claims management during the rehabilitation and work reintegration stage using a multi-stakeholder approach for the purpose of successful return to work. METHODS: An exploratory qualitative design was used to collect data via semi-structured interviews with 26 purposively selected participants. Interviews were audio-recorded, data were transcribed and analysed thematically. Qualitative research was used to understand the necessary role players in the work reintegration process, factors that hinder and promote work reintegration and best practice principles for Disability Claims Management (DCM). RESULTS: Three themes emerged from the study; (i) role players and their functions with collaboration is integral to disability claims management, (ii) various factors promote and restrict return-to-work planning, and (iii) best practice principles in the DCM pathway that promote return-to-work. These principles include behavioural economics as the central principle, with resource identification and competency, governance, role engagement and education and awareness as supporting principles. CONCLUSION: Collaborative and integrated approaches by role players within a workers' family unit, health system, employer structure and insurance compensation are required for positive return-to-work outcomes. The various role players are responsible for creating policies, structures, intervention strategies, and environments that foster return-to-work. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE • An integrated approach is required for optimal RTW outcomes as employers' policies restrict work integration. • A collaborative approach by all role players involved in DCM, focusing on positive RTW outcomes is required in the RTW process • Occupational therapists can influence employer incapacity and disability policies in order to keep people employed and productive in the presence of medical conditions with the application of reasonable accommodations where necessary. • Occupational therapists are suitably positioned to outline workplace environment and other supports required to guide and support employees through rehabilitation and RTW and in ensuring that employees who can remain at work while on a partial or fully insured benefit, can engage optimally in aspects of work function.

RESUMEN Introducción: la salud mental es crucial para el bienestar y el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes universitarios. Los estudiantes de Kinesiología y Fisioterapia enfrentan desafíos únicos que pueden afectar su salud mental. Objetivo: determinar la frecuencia de trastornos mentales comunes en estudiantes de kinesiología y fisioterapia de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción. Metodología: se trata de un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal. La muestra no probabilística estuvo compuesta por 150 estudiantes de Kinesiología y Fisioterapia de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción. Se recogieron datos sociodemográficos, académicos, ocupacionales, de estilo de vida y psicopatológicos mediante la Escala de Depresión, Ansiedad y Estrés - 21 (DASS-21). El análisis se realizó mediante Jamovi con regresión logística binomial multivariada. Resultados: la frecuencia de depresión, ansiedad y estrés fue del 61,3 %, 72 % y 54,7 %, respectivamente. Los factores importantes para la depresión incluyeron ser un estudiante irregular, trabajar y no realizar actividad física. Para la ansiedad, fueron significativos ser estudiante irregular y ser mujer. Respecto al estrés, se encontraron relevantes ser estudiante irregular, trabajar y no realizar actividad física. Los modelos resultantes tuvieron clasificaciones correctas del 90,2 %, 88 % y 72 % para depresión, ansiedad y estrés, respectivamente. Conclusión: Este estudio reveló una alta frecuencia de depresión, ansiedad y estrés entre estudiantes de kinesiología y fisioterapia, lo que se asoció significativamente con irregularidad académica, empleo y falta de actividad física. Estos hallazgos subrayan la necesidad de implementar estrategias de intervención y programas de apoyo que aborden estos factores de riesgo para promover la salud mental y el bienestar de los futuros profesionales de la salud.

ABSTRACT Introduction: mental health is crucial for university students’ well-being and academic performance. Kinesiology and Physical Therapy students face unique challenges that can affect their mental health. Objective: to determine the frequency of common mental disorders in kinesiology and physical therapy students at the Universidad Nacional de Asunción. Methodology: this was an observational and descriptive cross-sectional study. The nonprobabilistic sample included 150 Kinesiology and Physiotherapy students from the Universidad Nacional de Asunción. Sociodemographic, academic, occupational, lifestyle, and psychopathological data were collected using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 (DASS-21). The analysis was performed using Jamovi with multivariate binomial logistic regression. Results: the frequency of depression, anxiety, and stress was 61.3 %, 72 %, and 54.7 %, respectively. The significant factors for depression included being an irregular student, working, and not engaging in physical activity. For anxiety, being an irregular student and being a woman were significant. Regarding stress, being an irregular student, working, and not engaging in physical activity were found to be relevant. The resulting models had correct classifications of 90.2 %, 88 %, and 72 % for depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. Conclusion: this study revealed a high frequency of depression, anxiety, and stress among kinesiology and physical therapy students, which was significantly associated with academic irregularity, employment, and a lack of physical activity. These findings underscore the need to implement intervention strategies and support programs that address these risk factors in order to promote the mental health and well-being of future health professionals.

ABSTRACT The present study focuses on vibration exposure and its impact on occupational health, contrasting the results with previous research. Workers in a specific workshop were investigated, assessing their vibration exposure, working hours and risk perception. A mixed approach was used, collecting data through structured surveys and inferential statistical analysis. The results indicate that 80% of the workers are exposed to vibration to some extent, with 10% exposed half the time and 6% almost always. However, no significant correlations were found between vibration exposure and other factors such as musculoskeletal health or reduced work activity. These discrepancies with previous research suggest demographic and occupational variations among the samples studied. It is concluded that it is critical to address musculoskeletal health in a comprehensive manner, implementing effective control measures to prevent mechanical vibration-related injuries.

RESUMEN Este trabajo aborda los desafíos del estrés laboral en docentes universitarios, analizando su impacto en la salud mental y el desempeño laboral. El objetivo es identificar las causas y consecuencias del estrés en este grupo y proponer medidas para mitigarlo. Se realizó una investigación no experimental con enfoque mixto, utilizando análisis descriptivo y relacional. Se aplicaron encuestas a 31 docentes, utilizando el cuestionario alemán Effort-Reward Imbalance y la escala de ansiedad de Zung. Los resultados muestran una correlación entre la carga laboral, la falta de reconocimiento y el nivel de estrés. Se concluye que es necesario abordar los factores psicosociales en el entorno laboral para promover un ambiente saludable y apoyar el bienestar de los docentes, lo que a su vez beneficiará la calidad educativa.

RESUMEN Introducción: La tuberculosis es una enfermedad de interés en salud laboral y existe una mayor probabilidad de infección y enfermedad en los trabajadores de la salud que en la población general. Esto sucede como consecuencia de la exposición a factores de riesgo ocupacionales y al déficit de implementación de las medidas de control de tuberculosis. Objetivo: Determinar la relación de los factores sociodemográficos, ocupacionales, conocimientos y prácticas sobre la tuberculosis con el uso adecuado del respirador N95 en los trabajadores de la salud de un hospital de la ciudad de Bogotá, Colombia. Métodos: Estudio de tipo cuantitativo y diseño transversal. Se realizó un muestreo aleatorio simple estratificado por ocupación y área de trabajo. Se utilizaron estadísticos descriptivos y pruebas no-paramétricas que se evaluaron a un nivel significancia del 5 % (P< 0,05). Resultados: Participaron 250 trabajadores de la salud. Los niveles educativos de universitario y posgradual (P< 0,001), las ocupaciones de enfermero, médico especialista, médico general y bacteriólogo (P< 0,001), las áreas de trabajo de hospitalización, cuidado intensivo adultos y urgencias (P= 0,034), se asociaron con el uso adecuado del respirador N95. Los conocimientos correctos sobre la tuberculosis (P< 0,001), se relacionaron con el uso adecuado del respirador N95. Conclusiones: Mediante acciones educativas se recomienda fortalecer los conocimientos y prácticas de los trabajadores de la salud sobre la tuberculosis y el uso adecuado del respirador N95, en especial hacia las ocupaciones de auxiliar de enfermería y otros auxiliares y tecnólogos de la salud, dado que estadísticamente mostraron un menor uso adecuado del respirador N95.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Tuberculosis is a disease of interest in occupational health and there is a greater probability of infection and disease in health workers than in the general population. This happens as a consequence of exposure to occupational risk factors and the lack of implementation of tuberculosis control measures. Objective: Determine the relationship of sociodemographic, occupational factors, knowledge and practices about tuberculosis with the appropriate use of the N95 respirator in health workers in a hospital in the city of Bogotá, Colombia. Methods: Quantitative study and cross-sectional design. A simple random sampling stratified by occupation and work area was carried out. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests were used and were evaluated at a significance level of 5% (P < 0.05). Results: 250 health workers participated. The educational levels of university and postgraduate (P < 0.001), the occupations of nurse, specialist doctor, general practitioner and bacteriologist (P < 0.001), the work areas of hospitalization, adult intensive care and emergencies (P = 0.034), were associated with the proper use of the N95 respirator. Correct knowledge about tuberculosis (P < 0.001) was related to the proper use of the N95 respirator. Conclusions: Through educational actions, it´s recommended to strengthen the knowledge and practices of health workers about tuberculosis and the proper use of the N95 respirator, especially towards the occupations of nursing assistant and other health assistants and technologists, given that statistically showed less adequate use of the N95 respirator.

RESUMEN Introducción: Los factores y riesgos psicosociales laborales han adquirido mayor relevancia para el análisis y transformación de las dinámicas laborales en las últimas décadas. Sin embargo, resulta compleja la comprensión y diferenciación entre estos conceptos, lo cual dificulta su gestión efectiva. Se propone debatir sobre la dialéctica de los factores psicosociales: de riesgo, protectores y riesgos psicosociales, su diferenciación y su gestión eficaz. Desarrollo: Se dialoga con definiciones ofrecidas por diferentes expertos sobre los factores psicosociales laborales: de riesgo, protectores y los riesgos psicosociales, arribando a una comprensión de su diferenciación y su dialéctica en la práctica. A su vez, se recomiendan pautas de acción para una gestión eficaz de la seguridad y salud laboral, que integre los factores psicosociales desde un enfoque proactivo, para potenciar el desarrollo humano en el trabajo. Conclusiones: Se sugiere un marco de referencia para una gestión integral, integrada y participativa de la seguridad y salud en el trabajo en las organizaciones laborales, con énfasis en un enfoque psicosocial y proactivo.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Psychosocial work factors and risks have acquired greater relevance for the analysis and transformation of work dynamics in recent decades. However, the understanding and differentiation between these concepts is complex, which makes their effective management difficult. It is proposed to debate the dialectic of psychosocial factors: risk, protective and psychosocial risks, their differentiation and effective management. Development: There is dialogue with definitions offered by different experts on psychosocial work factors: risk, protective and psychosocial risks, arriving at an understanding of their differentiation and dialectic in practice. At the same time, action guidelines are recommended for effective management of occupational health and safety, which integrates psychosocial factors from a proactive approach, to enhance human development at work. Conclusions: A frame of reference is suggested for a comprehensive, integrated and participatory management of safety and health at work in labor organizations, with emphasis on a psychosocial and proactive approach.

RESUMEN Introducción: La infección posterior a la vacunación por COVID-19 es una preocupación del panorama de salud, presentándose a pesar de la inmunización en los países desarrollados. Se ha observado una correlación entre no estar vacunado y la presencia de infección, incrementándose por factores de riesgo presentes de origen laboral, así como aquellos inherentes a la persona. Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de casos de COVID 19 en trabajadores vacunados en un hospital durante el 2021-2022. Material y métodos: Estudio transversal en el personal que labora en el Hospital General de Zona 30 que presentó infección posterior a la vacunación por COVID-19 durante el período de 2021-2022. Las variables estudiadas fueron: edad, sexo, índice de masa corporal, servicio asignado, actividad extralaboral remunerada, grado de riesgo de infección por COVID 19 de la actividad extralaboral remunerada y manejo de la infección posterior a la vacunación. Resultados: Fueron identificados 141 trabajadores enfermos por COVID-19. Predominaron: las mujeres con el 71,6 %, promedio de meses transcurridos desde esquema completo de vacunación de 7,03 meses, actividad de riesgo muy alto 94,7 %, manejo ambulatorio 96,5 %, comorbilidades: obesidad 34,8 % e hipertensión 18,4 %. Conclusiones: Posterior a recibir la vacunación, los infectados por COVID 19 presentaron un cuadro clínico leve, a pesar de presentar comorbilidades. Se muestra un panorama alentador sobre el efecto de la vacunación en el personal ocupacionalmente expuesto.

ABSTRACT Introduction: After vaccination infection by COVID-19 is a growing worry in health overview, happening even after the immunization of first world countries. There is a correlation between not being vaccinated and the presence of the infection, increasing by the presence of job-related factors, as well as those inherent to each person. Objective: Determine the frequency of cases of COVID-19 in vaccinated workers in a hospital during 2021-2022. Methods: Cross sectional study in workers of the Zone 30´s General Hospital, who developed post-vaccination infection with COVID-19 during the period 2021-2022. The variables studied were: age, sex, body mass index, assigned service, paid extra-work activity, degree of risk of infection by COVID 19 from paid extra-work activity and post-vaccination infection management. Results: Identified 141 workers sick from COVID-19, predominated: women by 71.6%, average of months elapsed since full vaccine coverage is 7.03 months, work risk very high 94.7%, outpatient treatment 96.5%, comorbidities: obesity 34.8%, and high blood pressure 18.4%. Conclusions: The proportion of infected workers caused by COVID-19 post-vaccination was low, showing that vaccination schedules are a viable option for spread control.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a public health issue affecting an increasing number of workers, representing a disease exacerbated by work with a high social, economic, and personal cost. The nature of the work performed, coupled with occupational risks in a hospital setting, significantly contribute to the disease's progression. This study aims to address the impact of this disease on work and the role of Occupational Health in the prevention of exposure to occupational risk factors in the hospital environment, which can contribute to the metabolic imbalance of type I diabetes mellitus. Methodology: The methodology included search in PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar databases, using keywords such as "diabetes mellitus, occupational medicine, risk factors and occupational health”. Filters were applied, considering publications from 2010 to 2024, totaling 463 works. Exclusion criteria focused on non-diabetes-related diseases, exclusive focus on Type II, and non-occupational approaches. Articles on diabetes and occupational health and safety published in Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional were also considered, in a total of five studies. Sources also included Direção Geral de Saúde Clinical Guidance, a national epidemiological study, and a technical manual on workplace diabetes, totaling 30 references in the discussion. Results: The authors report two cases of healthcare professionals from a hospital unit, both diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at the age of five. Case 1: A 35-year-old healthcare assistant with a history of depressive syndrome and recent diabetic retinopathy diagnosis. Case 2: A 57-year-old nurse with diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, undergoing treatment for osteomyelitis of the right big toe, without cardiovascular changes. In both they work or have worked in shifts, including night shifts, engaging in physically demanding tasks. Discussion/Conclusion: Diabetes is a chronic disease requiring continuous medical care and patient education, alongside support in preventing acute complications and reducing the risk of chronic complications. The incidence of new Type I Dm cases is higher between 12-14 years. During the transition to adulthood and entry into the job market, patients face disease stigma, treatment management challenges, and psychosocial workplace-related issues. Implementing preventive measures and monitoring these workers should help reduce work absenteeism, productivity loss, and income loss for the worker.

RESUMO Introdução: A Diabetes mellitus é um problema de Saúde Pública que afeta um número crescente de trabalhadores. Pode ser considerada uma doença agravada pelo trabalho com um elevado custo social, económico e pessoal. O tipo de trabalho realizado e as exposições a riscos laborais em contexto hospitalar, podem contribuir para a sua progressão, segundo alguns autores. Este trabalho pretende abordar o impacto desta patologia no trabalho e o papel da Saúde Ocupacional na evicção da exposição a fatores de risco laborais, em ambiente hospitalar, que contribuem para o descontrolo metabólico da Diabetes Melitus tipo I. Pretende-se identificar as exposições laborais que podem constituir fatores de risco modificáveis, interferem com a aptidão para o trabalho, podem aumentar a frequência de acidentes laborais e acelerar a progressão crónica da doença. Metodologia: Na metodologia de pesquisa e seleção de estudos utilizou as bases de dados PubMed, Science Direct e Google Scholar, com as palavras-chave “diabetes mellitus, occupational medicine, risk factors, occupational health”. Aplicaram-se filtros de revisão e revisão sistemática, considerando publicações de 2010 a 2024, totalizando 463 trabalhos. Critérios de exclusão incidiram em doenças não relacionadas à diabetes, exclusividade na tipo II e abordagens não ocupacionais. Foram ainda considerados os artigos sobre diabetes e saúde e segurança no trabalho publicados na Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional, num total de cinco estudos. Incluíram-se a Norma de Orientação Clínica da DGS, um estudo epidemiológico nacional e um caderno técnico sobre diabetes no local de trabalho, totalizando 30 fontes na discussão. Descrição dos casos: Os autores reportam dois casos de profissionais de saúde de uma unidade hospitalar, ambos com diagnóstico de Diabetes tipo I aos cinco anos de idade. Caso 1: Uma auxiliar de ação médica de 35 anos, com antecedentes pessoais de síndrome depressivo e diagnóstico recente de retinopatia diabética. Caso 2: Uma enfermeira de 57 anos com retinopatia e nefropatia diabética, neuropatia, em tratamento para uma osteomielite do 1º dedo do pé direito, sem alterações cardiovasculares. Ambas trabalham ou trabalharam por turnos, com trabalho noturno e com tarefas fisicamente exigentes. Discussão/Conclusão: A diabetes é uma doença crónica que requer cuidados médicos contínuos e educação do doente, juntamente com apoio na prevenção de complicações agudas e redução do risco de complicações crónicas. A incidência de novos casos de Dm tipo I é maior entre os 12-14 anos. Na transição para a idade adulta e entrada no mercado laboral, os doentes podem ser sujeitos ao estigma da doença, ter dificuldade na gestão do tratamento e/ou desafios psicossociais relacionados com o trabalho. A instituição de medidas preventivas e monitorização destes trabalhadores deverá ajudar a reduzir o absentismo laboral, a perda de produtividade e a perda de rendimento para o trabalhador.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Meningitis, encephalitis and meningoencephalitis are caused by several pathogens, but viral etiology is the most common. Diagnosis consists of clinical history, observation of the patient and isolation of the agent. The virus is often not identified and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The long-term prognosis is not yet widely discussed, but the most common sequelae include difficulty concentrating, behavioral and/or speech disorders and memory loss. Many of these patients do not return to work and a good number of those who do that require some readjustment in their tasks. Case Report: This is a case of a 47-year-old nurse working in an Internal Medicine service, in which two weeks after providing care to a patient with meningoencephalitis, a condition compatible with the same diagnosis began. Because it is considered to be related to the health care provided, it is reported as a suspected Occupational Disease, but it is not recognized. After four years of initial participation, she started complaining of difficulty with attention and memory, with progressive evolution, being evaluated by Neurology, without conclusive results. Over this time it was necessary to restrict some nursing tasks, essentially due to memory difficulties. Due to worsening of complaints, five years after the first neurology evaluation, the patient is evaluated one more time. It is again reported as a suspected Occupational Disease, being recognized with a permanent partial disability of 82.5%. Discussion/ Conclusion: As infections are transmitted in the provision of healthcare, it is important to take into account measures that reduce transmissibility and protect Healthcare Professionals, for which the Occupational Health Service is fundamental, participating in diagnosis and referral, but essentially contributing to adaptation initial position of the job, keeping the worker active for as long as possible. The delay in recognizing the Occupational Disease results from the fact that the consequences only appear several years later and are progressive in nature. This case emphasizes the heavy burden of the sequelae of meningoencephalitis, resulting in a high degree of disability, incompatible with the continuous exercise of the profession. It was possible to establish the association with professional activity, which reinforces the risk to which Healthcare Professionals are exposed.

RESUMO Introdução: As meningites, encefalites e meningoencefalites são causadas por vários agentes patogénicos, mas a etiologia vírica é a mais comum. O diagnóstico consiste na história clínica, observação do doente e no isolamento do agente (mas muitas das vezes o vírus não é identificado), encontrando-se associado a morbilidade e mortalidade significativas. O prognóstico a longo prazo ainda não é muito discutido, mas as sequelas mais frequentes incluem dificuldade de concentração, distúrbios do comportamento e/ou da fala e perda de memória. Muitos destes doentes não regressam ao trabalho e uma boa parte dos que o fazem necessitam de algum reajuste nas tarefas. Descrição do Caso: Trata-se de um caso de uma enfermeira de 47 anos a laborar num internamento de Medicina Interna, em que duas semanas após prestar cuidados a doente com meningoencefalite, inicia quadro compatível com o mesmo diagnóstico. Por se considerar relação com os cuidados de saúde prestados, é participado como suspeita de Doença Profissional, mas não sendo reconhecida. Após quatro anos da participação inicial, inicia queixas de dificuldade de atenção e memória, com evolução progressiva, sendo avaliada por Neurologia, sem resultados conclusivos. Ao longo deste tempo foi necessário restringir algumas tarefas de enfermagem, essencialmente por dificuldades de memória. Por agravamento das queixas, cindo anos após a primeira avaliação de neurologia, é avaliada novamente por agravamento significativo da semiologia. É novamente participada como suspeita de Doença Profissional, sendo reconhecida com uma incapacidade permanente parcial de 82.5%. Discussão/ Conclusão: Enquanto infeções transmitidas na prestação de cuidados de saúde, é importante ter em conta medidas que diminuem a transmissibilidade e protegem os Profissionais de Saúde, para o qual o Serviço de Saúde Ocupacional é fundamental, participando no diagnóstico e encaminhamento, mas essencialmente contribuindo para a adaptação inicial do posto de trabalho, mantendo o trabalhador no ativo o máximo de tempo possível. O atraso no reconhecimento da Doença Profissional resulta do facto de as sequelas só se manifestarem vários anos após e serem de caráter progressivo. Este caso enfatiza o pesado fardo das sequelas da meningoencefalite, resultando num elevado grau de incapacidade, incompatível com o exercício contínuo da profissão. Foi possível estabelecer a associação com a atividade profissional, o que reforça o risco a que os Profissionais de Saúde estão expostos.