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    Effect of Occupation and Smoking on Respiratory Symptoms in Working Children
    (WILEY, 2009) ÖZEN, AHMET OĞUZHAN; Cakir, Erkan; Uyan, Zeynep S.; Varol, Nezih; Ay, Pinar; Ozen, Ahmet; Karadag, BuIent; Ersu, Refika; Karakoc, Fazilet; Daglil, Elif
    Objectives To compare the respiratory symptoms and the lung function of children who work in different occupational groups. Methods The study was performed among children attending vocational training centers. The participants were evaluated in six different occupation groups. Chronic cough, wheezing and shortness of breath were evaluated by questionnaire. The association of independent variables with the respiratory symptoms was investigated through both univariate and multivariate methods. Results Among 642 children, 534 were males: the mean age was 17.7 +/- 1.0 years. Using an internal reference group, the odds ratios of chronic cough were significantly higher in the lathe (OR: 2.0, 95%CI: 1.07-3.74), coiffure (OR: 1.94. 95%CI: 1.01-3.70), and electricity-construction (OR: 2.63, 95%CI: 1.06-6.54) groups after adjustment for smoking, age, gender, and work characteristics. There were no significant differences in spirometric values between occupational groups in either smoking or non-smoking males. In non-smoking females, median values of FEV1 (P: 0.046), PEF (P: 0.0005) and FEF25-75% (P: 0.019) were lower in the textile compared to the coiffure group. There was no significant association between the total working time and spirometric values. There was no statistically significant relationship between the work-related factors and the smoking status. Conclusions The prevalence of chronic cough was higher in the lathe, coiffure, and electricity-construction groups and pulmonary function tests were lower in the non-smoking textile female group. Working children should be screened for respiratory symptoms and disease. Am. J. Ind. Med. 52:471-478, 2009. (c) 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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    Rubella seroprevalence among first-grade primary school students in a district in Istanbul, Turkey
    (W B SAUNDERS CO LTD, 2006) TOPUZOĞLU, AHMET; Ay, P; Topuzoglu, A; Korukluoglu, G; Cali, S
    Objectives Rubella vaccination is not included in the national immunization programme of Turkey. However, it is on the market and is recommended, mainly by the private sector, at the age of 12-15 months. Introduction of the rubella vaccine without achieving high coverage has the risk of shifting the mean age of rubella infection among the unvaccinated population to reproductive ages. The aim of this study was to evaluate the seroprevalance of rubella and the factors associated with seropositivity among primary school students in Umraniye, a district of Istanbul. Methods: Blood samples were collected from 489 students in 70 primary schools of Umraniye. Parents completed a concise questionnaire assessing sociodemographic characteristics and measles, mumps and rubella vaccination status. Results: Among the students screened, 163 (33.3%, 95% confidence intervals 29.2-37.7%) were susceptible to rubella. When sociodemographic variables were evaluated, paternal education was the only variable associated with seronegativity. As the level. of paternal education increased, seronegativity rates decreased. This finding may suggest that rubella vaccination is practiced more commonly among children whose fathers are better educated. Conclusions: Surveillance and control of rubella and congenital rubella syndrome must be set as public health priorities in Turkey, particularly given that rubella vaccination is practiced partially in the country. (c) 2005 The Royal Institute of Public Health. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.