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Article: Psychosocial risks emerged from COVID-19 pandemic and workers' mental health.

Koren, Helena / Milaković, Marina / Bubaš, Marija / Bekavac, Petra / Bekavac, Barbara / Bucić, Lovro / Čvrljak, Jelena / Capak, Magdalena / Jeličić, Pavle

Frontiers in psychology

2023 Volume 14, Page(s) 1148634

Abstract: This paper examines the impact of work in a pandemic context on workers' mental health. Psychosocial risks have always been a challenging aspect of workplace health and safety practices. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected workplaces in all ... ...

Abstract	This paper examines the impact of work in a pandemic context on workers' mental health. Psychosocial risks have always been a challenging aspect of workplace health and safety practices. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected workplaces in all sectors causing unexpected changes in work organization and working conditions, leading to the emergence of new psychosocial risks for health and wellbeing of workers. This mini-review aims to identify the main work stressors during pandemic period and related mental health problems to suggest recommendations and adjust health and safety practices regarding workplace mental health. A literature search has been performed using MEDLINE/PubMed, ResearchGate and Google Scholar databases, selecting articles focusing on work-related stressors and workers' mental health problems related to the pandemic. Specific psychosocial risks have been identified, including fear of contagion, telework-related risks, isolation and stigmatization, rapid digitalization demands, job insecurity, elevated risk of violence at work or home, and work-life imbalance, among others. All those risks can lead to elevated levels of stress among workers and affect their mental health and wellbeing, especially in terms of psychological distress, anxiety, and depression. As one of the social determinants of health, the workplace has an important and moderating role in workers' health. Therefore, in the pandemic context more than ever health protection practices at the workplace should be devoted to mental health problems. Recommendations provided in this study are expected to contribute to workplace practices to preserve and promote workers' mental health.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-05-26
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2563826-9
ISSN	1664-1078
ISSN	1664-1078
DOI	10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1148634
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Article ; Online: Telework-related risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders.

Milaković, Marina / Koren, Helena / Bradvica-Kelava, Karmen / Bubaš, Marija / Nakić, Josipa / Jeličić, Pavle / Bucić, Lovro / Bekavac, Barbara / Čvrljak, Jelena / Capak, Magdalena

Frontiers in public health

2023 Volume 11, Page(s) 1155745

Abstract: Telework has become considerably more common during the ongoing pandemic. Although working remotely may have numerous advantages, negative impacts on workers' health and safety should also be considered. Telework is a major contributor to the development ...

Abstract	Telework has become considerably more common during the ongoing pandemic. Although working remotely may have numerous advantages, negative impacts on workers' health and safety should also be considered. Telework is a major contributor to the development or aggravation of work-related musculoskeletal disorders where unsuited workstation ergonomics, sedentary behavior, as well as psychosocial and organizational factors play a role. This paper aims to identify telework-related risks and their impact on musculoskeletal health as well as provide recommendations that may be useful in constructing future preventive measures. A comprehensive literature search regarding the topic has been performed. Teleworkers experience musculoskeletal pain and discomfort mostly in low back area, neck, shoulders, arms, and hands. Poor ergonomic solutions when it comes to workstation design resulting in prolonged sitting in non-neutral positions contribute to the development and aggravation of musculoskeletal disorders in teleworkers. Working with inadequately placed screens and laptops and sitting in maladjusted seats without usual functionalities and ergonomic support is associated with musculoskeletal pain and discomfort. Extended working hours with fewer rest periods to meet increased work demands, social isolation, and lack of support from work colleagues and superiors as well as blurred work-home boundaries and omnipresence of work are commonly stated psychosocial and organizational factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Environmental factors such as poor lighting and glare, inadequate room temperature, and ventilation or noise, are frequently overlooked remote workstation risk factors. For a certain part of workers, telework will remain a common way of work in the post-pandemic period. Therefore, it is essential to identify telework-related risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders and address them with timely preventive measures tailored to each remote workstation's risks and individual workers' needs.
MeSH term(s)	Humans ; Musculoskeletal Pain ; Teleworking ; Risk Factors ; Ergonomics/methods ; Occupational Health
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-07-03
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2711781-9
ISSN	2296-2565 ; 2296-2565
ISSN (online)	2296-2565
ISSN	2296-2565
DOI	10.3389/fpubh.2023.1155745
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Article: Seroprevalence Trends and Molecular Epidemiology of Viral Hepatitis in Croatia.

Vilibic-Cavlek, Tatjana / Zidovec-Lepej, Snjezana / Ferenc, Thomas / Savic, Vladimir / Nemeth-Blazic, Tatjana / Vujica Ferenc, Mateja / Bogdanic, Maja / Vilibic, Maja / Simunov, Bojana / Janev-Holcer, Natasa / Jelicic, Pavle / Ljubas, Dominik / Kosar, Tian / Ilic, Maja / Kucinar, Jasmina / Barbic, Ljubo / Stevanovic, Vladimir / Mrzljak, Anna

Life (Basel, Switzerland)

2023 Volume 13, Issue 1

Abstract: Viral hepatitis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Croatia, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are widely distributed, especially in some high-risk groups such as people who inject drugs (PWID), prisoners, ... ...

Abstract	Viral hepatitis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Croatia, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are widely distributed, especially in some high-risk groups such as people who inject drugs (PWID), prisoners, and highly promiscuous groups. The seroprevalence of HBV ranges from 7.0% in the general population to 38.8% in PWID, depending on the region. The seroprevalence of HCV is highest among PWID (29-75.5%) as compared to 0.9% in the general population. Analyzing the distribution of HCV genotypes, no substantial changes in the molecular epidemiology of the two most frequent HCV genotypes (1 and 3) in the past 20 years were observed. However, the predominance of subtype 1b compared to subtype 1a as detected in 1996-2005 was not confirmed in 2008-2015. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) incidence was high in the past with a decreasing trend since the 2000s, except for an outbreak in 2017-2018 as part of the large European outbreak, which was mainly among men who have sex with men. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an emerging virus detected for the first time in Croatia in 2012. The seroprevalence of HEV is high among hemodialysis patients (27.9%) and liver transplant recipients (19.3-24.4%). In addition, higher seroprevalence rates were observed in animal-related professions (e.g., veterinarians, 15.2%; hunters, 14.9%). All detected HEV strains belonged to genotype 3.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-13
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2662250-6
ISSN	2075-1729
ISSN	2075-1729
DOI	10.3390/life13010224
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Article ; Online: Health protection and risks for rescuers in cases of floods.

Janev Holcer, Nataša / Jeličić, Pavle / Grba Bujević, Maja / Važanić, Damir

Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju

2015 Volume 66, Issue 1, Page(s) 9–13

Abstract: Floods can pose a number of safety and health hazards for flood-affected populations and rescuers and bring risk of injuries, infections, and diseases due to exposure to pathogenic microorganisms and different biological and chemical contaminants. The ... ...

Abstract	Floods can pose a number of safety and health hazards for flood-affected populations and rescuers and bring risk of injuries, infections, and diseases due to exposure to pathogenic microorganisms and different biological and chemical contaminants. The risk factors and possible health consequences for the rescuers involved in evacuation and rescuing operations during the May 2014 flood crisis in Croatia are shown, as well as measures for the prevention of injuries and illnesses. In cases of extreme floods, divers play a particularly important role in rescuing and first-response activities. Rescuing in contaminated floodwaters means that the used equipment such as diving suits should be disinfected afterwards. The need for securing the implementation of minimal health and safety measures for involved rescuers is paramount. Data regarding injuries and disease occurrences among rescuers are relatively scarce, indicating the need for medical surveillance systems that would monitor and record all injuries and disease occurrences among rescuers in order to ensure sound epidemiological data. The harmful effects of flooding can be reduced by legislation, improvement of flood forecasting, establishing early warning systems, and appropriate planning and education.
MeSH term(s)	Croatia ; Emergency Responders ; Floods ; Humans ; Occupational Diseases/prevention & control ; Risk Factors ; Safety Management/methods ; Wounds and Injuries/prevention & control
Language	English
Publishing date	2015-03
Publishing country	Croatia
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	127289-5
ISSN	1848-6312 ; 0004-1254
ISSN (online)	1848-6312
ISSN	0004-1254
DOI	10.1515/aiht-2015-66-2559
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Article ; Online: Insights into hepatitis E virus epidemiology in Croatia.

Jelicic, Pavle / Ferenc, Thomas / Mrzljak, Anna / Jemersic, Lorena / Janev-Holcer, Natasa / Milosevic, Milan / Bogdanic, Maja / Barbic, Ljubo / Kolaric, Branko / Stevanovic, Vladimir / Vujica, Mateja / Jurekovic, Zeljka / Pavicic Saric, Jadranka / Vilibic, Maja / Vilibic-Cavlek, Tatjana

World journal of gastroenterology

2022 Volume 28, Issue 37, Page(s) 5494–5505

Abstract: Background: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an emerging virus of global health concern. The seroprevalence rates differ greatly according to geographic region and population group.: Aim: To analyze the seroprevalence of HEV in exposed (animal-related ... ...

Abstract	Background: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an emerging virus of global health concern. The seroprevalence rates differ greatly according to geographic region and population group. Aim: To analyze the seroprevalence of HEV in exposed (animal-related professions) and nonexposed populations, as well as solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients. Methods: Forestry workers ( Results: The HEV seroprevalence significantly differed between groups: Veterinarians 15.2%, hunters 14.9%, forestry workers 6.5%, general population 7.1%, and pregnant women 1.7%. In transplant patients, the seropositivity was highest in LTRs (19.3%), while in KTRs and HSCRs, the seroprevalence was similar to the general population (6.9% and 5.1%, respectively). A significant increase in seropositivity with age was observed from 2.9% in individuals less than 30 years to 23.5% in those older than 60 years. Sociodemographic characteristics (sex, educational level, area of residence, and number of household members), eating habits (game meat, offal, and pork products consumption), and environmental and housing conditions (drinking water supply, type of water drainage/sewer, waste disposal, domestic animals) were not associated with HEV seropositivity. However, individuals who reported a pet ownership were more often seropositive compared to those who did not have pet animals (12.5% Conclusion: The results of this study showed that individuals in professional contact with animals and LTRs are at higher risk for HEV infection. In addition, age is a significant risk factor for HEV seropositivity.
MeSH term(s)	Pregnancy ; Animals ; Humans ; Female ; Hepatitis E virus ; Seroepidemiologic Studies ; Croatia/epidemiology ; Immunoglobulin G ; Hepatitis Antibodies ; Hepatitis E ; Risk Factors
Chemical Substances	Immunoglobulin G ; Hepatitis Antibodies
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-10-12
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2185929-2
ISSN	2219-2840 ; 1007-9327
ISSN (online)	2219-2840
ISSN	1007-9327
DOI	10.3748/wjg.v28.i37.5494
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Article ; Online: Prevalence and Risk Factors for Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus Infection in Continental Croatian Regions.

Vilibic-Cavlek, Tatjana / Oreski, Tena / Korva, Misa / Kolaric, Branko / Stevanovic, Vladimir / Zidovec-Lepej, Snjezana / Tabain, Irena / Jelicic, Pavle / Miklausic-Pavic, Bozana / Savic, Vladimir / Barbic, Ljubo / Avsic-Zupanc, Tatjana

Tropical medicine and infectious disease

2021 Volume 6, Issue 2

Abstract: Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) is a neglected human pathogen associated with aseptic meningitis, severe systemic infections in immunocompromised persons, and congenital anomalies. Data on the prevalence of LCMV infections are scarce. We ... ...

Abstract	Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) is a neglected human pathogen associated with aseptic meningitis, severe systemic infections in immunocompromised persons, and congenital anomalies. Data on the prevalence of LCMV infections are scarce. We analyzed the seroprevalence of LCMV in continental Croatian regions. A total of 338 serum samples of professionally exposed (forestry workers, hunters, agriculture workers in contact with rodents) and non-exposed populations (general population, pregnant women) were tested for the presence of LCMV antibodies using indirect immunofluorescence assay. No participants reported recent febrile disease. LCMV IgG antibodies were detected in 23/6.8% of participants: 9.8% exposed persons and 5.1% non-exposed persons (6.1% in the general population and 3.9% in pregnant women). No participants were LCMV IgM positive. Although higher seropositivity was found in males compared to females (8.9% vs. 4.7%), inhabitants of suburban/rural areas compared to inhabitants of urban areas (9.2% vs. 4.6%), and persons who used well as a source of water compared to those who used tap (11.4% vs. 5.6%), these differences did not reach statistical significance. Results of logistic regression showed that the presence of rodents in the house/yard and cleaning rodent nests were associated with an elevated risk for LCMV infection (OR = 2.962, 95% CI = 1.019-8.607).
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-04-29
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	2414-6366
ISSN (online)	2414-6366
DOI	10.3390/tropicalmed6020067
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Article: Emerging and Neglected Viruses of Zoonotic Importance in Croatia.

Vilibic-Cavlek, Tatjana / Barbic, Ljubo / Mrzljak, Anna / Brnic, Dragan / Klobucar, Ana / Ilic, Maja / Janev-Holcer, Natasa / Bogdanic, Maja / Jemersic, Lorena / Stevanovic, Vladimir / Tabain, Irena / Krcmar, Stjepan / Vucelja, Marko / Prpic, Jelena / Boljfetic, Marko / Jelicic, Pavle / Madic, Josip / Ferencak, Ivana / Savic, Vladimir

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)

2021 Volume 10, Issue 1

Abstract: Several arboviruses have emerged in Croatia in recent years. Tick-borne encephalitis is endemic in continental counties; however, new natural micro-foci have been detected. Two autochthonous dengue cases were reported in 2010. West Nile virus emerged in ... ...

Abstract	Several arboviruses have emerged in Croatia in recent years. Tick-borne encephalitis is endemic in continental counties; however, new natural micro-foci have been detected. Two autochthonous dengue cases were reported in 2010. West Nile virus emerged in 2012, followed by emergence of Usutu virus in 2013. Although high seroprevalence rates of Toscana virus have been detected among residents of Croatian littoral, the virus remains neglected, with only a few clinical cases of neuroinvasive infections reported. Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus is a neglected neuroinvasive rodent-borne virus. So far, there are no reports on human clinical cases; however, the seroprevalence studies indicate the virus presence in the Croatian mainland. Puumala and Dobrava hantaviruses are widely distributing rodent-borne viruses with sporadic and epidemic occurrence. Hepatitis E virus is an emerging food-borne virus in Croatia. After the emergence in 2012, cases were regularly recorded. Seropositivity varies greatly by region and population group. Rotaviruses represent a significant healthcare burden since rotavirus vaccination is not included in the Croatian national immunization program. Additionally, rotaviruses are widely distributed in the Croatian ecosystem. A novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, emerged in February 2020 and spread rapidly throughout the country. This review focuses on emerging and neglected viruses of zoonotic importance detected in Croatia.
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-01-15
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2695572-6
ISSN	2076-0817
ISSN	2076-0817
DOI	10.3390/pathogens10010073
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Article: Emerging Trends in the Epidemiology of COVID-19: The Croatian ‘One Health’ Perspective

Vilibic-Cavlek, Tatjana / Stevanovic, Vladimir / Brlek-Gorski, Diana / Ferencak, Ivana / Ferenc, Thomas / Ujevic-Bosnjak, Magdalena / Tabain, Irena / Janev-Holcer, Natasa / Perkovic, Ivana / Anticevic, Mario / Bekavac, Barbara / Kaic, Bernard / Mrzljak, Anna / Ganjto, Marin / Zmak, Ljiljana / Mauric Maljkovic, Maja / Jelicic, Pavle / Bucic, Lovro / Barbic, Ljubo

Viruses. 2021 Nov. 24, v. 13, no. 12

2021

Abstract: During the four pandemic waves, a total of 560,504 cases and 10,178 deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in Croatia. The Alpha variant, dominant from March 2021 (>50% of positive samples), was rapidly replaced by Delta variants (>90%) by August 2021. ... ...

Abstract	During the four pandemic waves, a total of 560,504 cases and 10,178 deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in Croatia. The Alpha variant, dominant from March 2021 (>50% of positive samples), was rapidly replaced by Delta variants (>90%) by August 2021. Several seroprevalence studies were conducted in different populations (general population, children/adolescents, professional athletes, healthcare workers, veterinarians) and in immunocompromised patients (hemodialysis patients, liver/kidney transplant recipients). After the first pandemic wave, seroprevalence rates of neutralizing (NT) antibodies were reported to be 0.2–5.5%. Significantly higher seropositivity was detected during/after the second wave, 2.6–18.7%. Two studies conducted in pet animals (February-June 2020/July–December 2020) reported SARS-CoV-2 NT antibodies in 0.76% of cats and 0.31–14.69% of dogs, respectively. SARS-CoV-2 NT antibodies were not detected in wildlife. Environmental samples taken in the households of COVID-19 patients showed high-touch personal objects as most frequently contaminated (17.3%), followed by surfaces in patients’ rooms (14.6%), kitchens (13.3%) and bathrooms (8.3%). SARS-CoV-2 RNA was also detected in 96.8% affluent water samples, while all effluent water samples tested negative. Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in humans, animals and the environment suggests that the ‘One Health’ approach is critical to controlling COVID-19 and future pandemics.
Keywords	COVID-19 infection ; RNA ; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ; health services ; hemodialysis ; kidney transplant ; liver ; pandemic ; seroprevalence ; wildlife ; Croatia
Language	English
Dates of publication	2021-1124
Publishing place	Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	2516098-9
ISSN	1999-4915
ISSN	1999-4915
DOI	10.3390/v13122354
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Viruses

2021 Volume 13, Issue 12

Abstract	During the four pandemic waves, a total of 560,504 cases and 10,178 deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in Croatia. The Alpha variant, dominant from March 2021 (>50% of positive samples), was rapidly replaced by Delta variants (>90%) by August 2021. Several seroprevalence studies were conducted in different populations (general population, children/adolescents, professional athletes, healthcare workers, veterinarians) and in immunocompromised patients (hemodialysis patients, liver/kidney transplant recipients). After the first pandemic wave, seroprevalence rates of neutralizing (NT) antibodies were reported to be 0.2-5.5%. Significantly higher seropositivity was detected during/after the second wave, 2.6-18.7%. Two studies conducted in pet animals (February-June 2020/July-December 2020) reported SARS-CoV-2 NT antibodies in 0.76% of cats and 0.31-14.69% of dogs, respectively. SARS-CoV-2 NT antibodies were not detected in wildlife. Environmental samples taken in the households of COVID-19 patients showed high-touch personal objects as most frequently contaminated (17.3%), followed by surfaces in patients' rooms (14.6%), kitchens (13.3%) and bathrooms (8.3%). SARS-CoV-2 RNA was also detected in 96.8% affluent water samples, while all effluent water samples tested negative. Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in humans, animals and the environment suggests that the 'One Health' approach is critical to controlling COVID-19 and future pandemics.
MeSH term(s)	Animals ; Antibodies, Neutralizing ; Antibodies, Viral ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/transmission ; COVID-19/veterinary ; COVID-19/virology ; Cats ; Croatia/epidemiology ; Dogs ; Genetic Variation ; Health Personnel ; Humans ; One Health ; Pandemics ; Pets ; Prevalence ; RNA, Viral ; SARS-CoV-2/genetics ; SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification ; Seroepidemiologic Studies ; Wastewater/virology
Chemical Substances	Antibodies, Neutralizing ; Antibodies, Viral ; RNA, Viral ; Waste Water
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-11-24
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
ZDB-ID	2516098-9
ISSN	1999-4915 ; 1999-4915
ISSN (online)	1999-4915
ISSN	1999-4915
DOI	10.3390/v13122354
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