Table 1 Selected baseline clinical and demographical characteristics of the healthcare workers participating in the study
Demographic and clinical characteristics (n = 40) | |
|---|---|
Age, years, mean (standard deviation [SD]) | 39 (1.45) |
Sex, female, n (%) | 28 (70.0) |
Profession, n (%) | |
Medical doctor | 4 (10.0) |
Registered nurse | 5 (12.5) |
Auxiliary nurse | 28 (70.0) |
Physiotherapist | 3 (7.5) |
Working time, n (%) | |
Full-time | 18 (45.0) |
Part-time (50–90%) | 22 (55.0) |
Work shift | |
Day shift | 26 (65.0) |
Night shift | 14 (35.0) |
Skin type | |
Caucasian | 31 (77.5) |
Non-Caucasian | 9 (22.5) |
Irritative dermatitis, n (%) | 7 (17.5) |
Atopic dermatitis, n (%) | 1 (2.5) |
Rhinitis and/or allergic conjunctivitis, n (%) | 18 (45.0) |
Asthma, n (%) | 0 |
Intolerance to ABHR, n (%) | 0 |
Non-work-related activities likely to affect the skin, n (%) | 2 (5.0) |
Regular use of protective hand lotion and/or cream, n (%) | 23 (70.0) |