Objectives. The primary objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence and severity depression, anxiety, stress among a cohort nationally certified emergency medical services (EMS) professionals. secondary determine whether there were differences between individuals who experiencing or those not. Methods. This questionnaire-based, case–control analysis technician (EMT)-Basics paramedics applied for national recertification in 2009. three outcome variables interest included measures...

Journal Article PARENTAL OCCUPATION AND INTRACRANIAL NEOPLASMS OF CHILDHOOD: RESULTS A CASE-CONTROL INTERVIEW STUDY Get access J. R. WILKINS, III, III 1Department of Preventive Medicine, Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH Reprint requests to Dr. Wilkins Department University, 320 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, 43210-1240 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar THOMAS SINKS American Epidemiology, Volume 132, Issue 2, August 1990, Pages 275–292,...

To date, no study has evaluated the short- and long-term effects air pollution exposure on emphysematous subjects who have undergone lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). Data from National Emphysema Treatment Trial (1998-2003) included 1,218 subjects, aged 39 to 84. Daily values of ambient fine particulate matter (aerodynamic diameter < 2.5 μm; PM2.5) ozone were obtained. Mixed-effects models tested association between pollutant concentrations changes in pulmonary function. Cumulative was...

Investigators in Texas have reported an association between paternal employment jobs linked with exposure to electromagnetic fields and risk of neuroblastoma offspring. In attempt replicate this finding, the authors conducted a case-control study Ohio. A total 101 incident cases were identified through Columbus (Ohio) Children's Hospital Tumor Registry. All born sometime during period 1942-1967. From statewide roster birth certificates, four controls selected for each case, individual...

Abstract Background There is little research which examines disability status and the employment decisions of US immigrant working‐age population. Methods The 2007 American Community Survey data were analyzed to compare disabilities characteristics between US‐born adults 18–64 years age. Separate logistic regression models constructed among persons with without disabilities. Each multivariate model included nativity/citizenship, sex, race/ethnicity, age, education. Results In 2007, 40.8%...

Current approaches for assessing human health risks associated with cyanotoxins often rely on the quantification of microcystin. Significant limitations current are cost and time to obtain a result. To address these challenges, numerical index screening microcystin above World Health Organization's (WHO) low-risk threshold was developed eutrophic Midwestern U.S. lakes based water quality results from 182 beach samples collected seven Ohio lakes. In 48 (26.4%) we observed concentrations as...

In a mixed-mode survey of all 1970–80 female graduates US veterinary colleges, information was obtained regarding several health, personal and occupational factors including data on needlestick events. Among the 2,532 respondents, 1,620 reported one or more needlesticks after graduation from college (64.0% respondents). A total 2,663 stick events were reported, although descriptions each puncture event varied in quality/completeness, probably due large part to their retrospective nature....

The agricultural industry has consistently been ranked among the most hazardous in U.S. To date, few analytic studies of occupational injury farm operators and workers have conducted. A case control study was undertaken to investigate risk factors for work-related Ohio operators. Cases were selected from 1,793 respondents a questionnaire administered during first phase NIOSH-sponsored Farm Family Health Hazard Study (OFFHHS). Analysis consisted description experience sample as whole,...

A case-control study was conducted to test the hypothesis that paternal occupation is a risk factor for Wilms9 tumour in offspring. Occupations associated with exposure lead (Pb) and hydrocarbons were examined by computing odds ratios, all of which greater than unity but not statistically significant margin. When painters considered separately, children whose fathers had been so employed six times more likely develop other occupations. Like results Pb hydrocarbon related occupations,...

To evaluate the performance of four sampling methods [contact plates, electrostatic wipes (wipe), swabs and a novel roller sampler] for recovery Staphylococcus aureus from stainless steel surface. Stainless test plates were inoculated with Staph. aureus, dried 24 h sampled using each methods. Samples either incubated directly (roller, contact plate) or processed elution membrane filtration (swab, wipe). Performance was assessed by calculating apparent efficiency (ASE), analytical sensitivity...

OBJECTIVE. We describe the epidemiology of escalator-related injuries among children 0 to 19 years age in United States, with a focus on pediatric population that is younger than 5 years. METHODS. conducted retrospective analysis data from National Electronic Injury Surveillance System US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Reported cases were used project national estimates and rates States. The included all patients who database seen an emergency department for injury during 13-year period...

Abstract Background Hearing loss is prevalent among adults in the farming community, with some evidence it begins childhood. Our objective was to compare hearing thresholds of Ohio farm youth published data on national norms. Methods Baseline were collected (n = 212) 1994–1996 follow‐up 132) 2003–2004 including pure‐tone air conduction at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 kHz. Results When compared nationally‐representative data, study had a higher prevalence loss. The high‐frequency range most...

Little information currently exists regarding the risk of low-back disorders amongyouth who perform physically demanding farm activities. Thus, a field study was conductedin which children and adolescents engage in work were recruited, fitted with alumbar motion monitoring system, then observed performing their usual chores. Thelumbar monitor used to record trunk movements required while youth wereperforming routine manual material handling tasks on farm. Workplace factors motionsfrom both...

Abstract Objective Describe work‐life and demographic characteristics associated with reporting recent back pain, estimate pain severity among Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals. Methods A 58‐item postal questionnaire was used to collect relevant health wellness information from a national sample of EMS The outcome variables were self‐reported in the or legs, as indicated by Aberdeen Back Pain Scale (ABPS). Results There 470/930 (50.5%) participants who reported one more days...

The operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) by youth has contributed to the incidence serious and fatal injuries among children. This study explored factors related frequency with which wore a helmet refrained from engaging in three risky driving behaviors (driving at speeds, on paved roads unfamiliar terrain) while operating an ATV. Youth (n = 248) aged 9–14 central Ohio one their parents completed self-report measures ATV safety behaviors, general propensity for risk taking, protection...

The North American Guidelines for Children’s Agricultural Tasks (NAGCAT) were developed to reduce childhood agricultural injuries by assisting adults in assigning appropriate chores and providing needed supervision training. To develop an effective intervention increase adherence NAGCAT among farm parents, formative research (focus groups pilot-testing) was conducted. Protection motivation theory (PMT) used guide this inform development. Focus group results suggested how PMT constructs might...

To estimate absolute and relative risks of preterm delivery (PTD) small-for-gestational-age (SGA) births among a cohort female veterinarians in relation to selected occupational factors, including clinical practice type (CPT).Retrospective survey.2,997 graduates from US veterinary colleges between 1970 1980.Relevant health data were collected through self-administered mail questionnaire with telephone follow-up nonrespondents. Absolute PTD SGA estimated maternal CPT at the time conception...

Abstract Near the end of data‐collection phase a case‐control interview study environmental factors and childhood brain tumors, an unusual space‐time cluster was revealed. Not only had six genetically unrelated children been diagnosed with primary intracranial tumor in recent 2.4 year period rural county Ohio, but each child one parent employed by same company (two mothers, four fathers). This represents observed/expected ratio &gt; 70 (p &lt; 0.001). All tumors were microscopically...

Tractor-related injuries among youth are an important public health problem. Themajor objectives of this study were to (1) provide a rigorous estimate the number youthoperating tractors in Ohio and (2) assess extent which these participating infederally mandated tractor safety training. A self-administered questionnaire was completedby approximately 4,000 students ages 14 or 15 years who enrolled stratified clustersample 99 schools. Almost one-third (30%) reported having operatedtractors,...

We conducted a 3-year cohort study of 407 youths aged 9 to 18 years develop multivariable risk prediction models agriculture-related injuries.Data were obtained via participant event monitoring, with self-reporting injuries and exposures in daily diaries over 13-week period. evaluated data quality by comparing injury self-reports other data.Semilogarithmic plots rates all unintentional combined (US from 2000) as well Canadian 19 previous studies) graphed function severity exhibited...

No national study has investigated whether immigrant workers are less likely than U.S.-workers to seek medical treatment after occupational injuries and the payment source differs between two groups. Using 2004–2009 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data, we estimated annual incidence rate of nonfatal per 100 workers. Logistic regression models were fitted test injured U.S.-born professional injuries. We also average mean expenditures worker during 2 year MEPS reference period using...