Latex sensitization and risk factors in female nurses in Thai governmental hospitals
Objectives: Exposure to latex allergens in latex gloves can cause occupational health problems in nurses, yet latex gloves are still widely used in Thai hospitals. Therefore, we conducted a study to determine the prevalence of latex sensitization in nurses and identify risk factors associated with s...
Main Authors: | Chompunuch Supapvanich, Andrew Povey, Frank Vocht |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine
2014-02-01
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Series: | International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health |
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Online Access: | http://ijomeh.eu/Latex-sensitization-and-risk-factors-in-female-nurses-in-thai-governmental-hospitals,2089,0,2.html |
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