Table 1.
Characteristics of health-care workers participated in the study
| Variable | n (%) / Mean ± SD |
|---|---|
| Gender (156 cases) | |
| Men | 46 (29.49) |
| Women | 110 (70.51) |
| Age (years), mean±SD (minium-maximum) | 37.98±9.92 (23-59) |
| Occupations, n (%) | |
| Physician | 61 (39.1) |
| Nurse | 55 (35.3) |
| Paramedical staff | 40 (25.6) |
| Duration of each work shift (h), mean±SD | 9.12±4.38* |
| History of previous dermatologic problems, n (%) | |
| Atopic dermatitis | 50 (32.1) |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | 14 (9) |
| Acne | 12 (7.7) |
| Allergic contact dermatitis | 17 (10.9) |
*There was no significant difference in work hours between different health-care workers. SD=Standard deviation