Predictors of occupational skin disease among seafood processing workers in the Western Cape

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dc.contributor.advisorJeebhay, Mohameden_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorTodd, Gailen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBurdzik, Amyen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-12-27T14:09:31Z
dc.date.available2014-12-27T14:09:31Z
dc.date.issued2012en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractOccupational skin disease is common in seafood processing workers. While previous studies have reported an increased prevalence of symptoms (as high as 50%) and protein contact dermatitis (3-11%), the prevalence and patterns of type IV allergic contact dermatitis have not been well characterised in epidemiological studies. The aim of this study was to identify host and environmental risk factors for symptoms, clinical eczema, positive patch tests, possible and probable allergic contact dermatitis in seafood processing workers. A cross-sectional study of 594 seafood processing workers was conducted in two seafood processing plants in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The study used an interviewer administered questionnaire to collect information on demographic characteristics, occupational history, work practices and skin symptoms in the preceding 12 months. A subgroup of symptomatic workers (n=120) were investigated further and compared to a group of randomly selected asymptomatic workers (n=134). Both groups underwent clinical examination by experienced dermatologists and patch testing with a battery of standard allergens (adapted British Contact Dermatitis Group Standard Series) supplemented by various seafood products and additives used in the factory. Data of skin prick tests to common aeroallergens and seafood products, and serum omega-3 fatty acid (Eicosopentaenoic acid) collected in a previously reported study were also used.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationBurdzik, A. (2012). <i>Predictors of occupational skin disease among seafood processing workers in the Western Cape</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Public Health and Family Medicine. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10224en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationBurdzik, Amy. <i>"Predictors of occupational skin disease among seafood processing workers in the Western Cape."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10224en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationBurdzik, A. 2012. Predictors of occupational skin disease among seafood processing workers in the Western Cape. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Burdzik, Amy AB - Occupational skin disease is common in seafood processing workers. While previous studies have reported an increased prevalence of symptoms (as high as 50%) and protein contact dermatitis (3-11%), the prevalence and patterns of type IV allergic contact dermatitis have not been well characterised in epidemiological studies. The aim of this study was to identify host and environmental risk factors for symptoms, clinical eczema, positive patch tests, possible and probable allergic contact dermatitis in seafood processing workers. A cross-sectional study of 594 seafood processing workers was conducted in two seafood processing plants in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The study used an interviewer administered questionnaire to collect information on demographic characteristics, occupational history, work practices and skin symptoms in the preceding 12 months. A subgroup of symptomatic workers (n=120) were investigated further and compared to a group of randomly selected asymptomatic workers (n=134). Both groups underwent clinical examination by experienced dermatologists and patch testing with a battery of standard allergens (adapted British Contact Dermatitis Group Standard Series) supplemented by various seafood products and additives used in the factory. Data of skin prick tests to common aeroallergens and seafood products, and serum omega-3 fatty acid (Eicosopentaenoic acid) collected in a previously reported study were also used. DA - 2012 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2012 T1 - Predictors of occupational skin disease among seafood processing workers in the Western Cape TI - Predictors of occupational skin disease among seafood processing workers in the Western Cape UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10224 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/10224
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationBurdzik A. Predictors of occupational skin disease among seafood processing workers in the Western Cape. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, 2012 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10224en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Public Health and Family Medicineen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciencesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherOccupational Medicineen_ZA
dc.titlePredictors of occupational skin disease among seafood processing workers in the Western Capeen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMMeden_ZA
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