latex sensitization latex allergen glove-related symptoms Latex Hypersensitivity
Conditions
Interventions
nursing staffs who use low protein and non-powdered latex gloves in their daily practice and do not expose to any high allergenic latex gloves which is powder latex glove,nursing staffs who use latex
Diagnostic,Diagnostic
low allergenic group,high allergenic group
Sponsors
RESEARCH FUNDS, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, KKU
national research council of thailand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: low exposure group: nursing staff who were employed at least six months and used low allergenic gloves at work at least three pairs/day and 18 hours per week. high exposure group: nursing staff who were employed at least six months and used high allergenic gloves at work at least three pairs/day and 18 hours per week.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: low exposure group: nursing staff who used high allergenic gloves at work or use latex gloves in their occupation out of Faculty of Medicine KhonKaen university. high exposure group: nursing staff who used latex gloves in their occupation out of Faculty of Medicine KhonKaen university
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| latex sensitization anytime questionnaire,latex sensitization anytime latex specific IgE | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| glove related symptoms anytime questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChatpong Ngamchokwathana
Khon Kaen university
Outcome results
None listed