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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Hsu, Ya-Yuan
• Chen, Yu-Wun
• Hu, Pei-Yi
• de Jong, Erik Pieter
• Chen, Chi-Hsin Sally
• Chan, Chang-Chuan

Titel

39 Risk perception of antibiotic resistance in agriculture, animal husbandry, and healthcare services workers in Taiwan national insurance databases

Ist Teil von

• Annals of work exposures and health, 2024-06, Vol.68 (Supplement_1), p.1-1

Erscheinungsjahr

2024

Quelle

Oxford Journals 2020 Medicine

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Abstract The agriculture, animal husbandry, and healthcare workers, due to frequent exposure to prophylactic antibiotic use in their work environments, face an increased risk of workers developing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), leading to biological hazards and occupational infection risks. This study collecting data from the Taiwan Labor Insurance and National Health Insurance databases. The investigation period from 2004 to 2020, and the study sample consisted of high-risk exposed groups, including those in agriculture, animal husbandry, and healthcare workers. The study aimed to compare antibiotic resistance, tuberculosis prevalence, and the risk ratio for hospital-acquired infections associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Research findings showed higher AMR infection rates in agriculture and animal husbandry (8.33 per 100,000 person-years) compared to healthcare (4.71 per 100,000 person-years). Tuberculosis rates were notably higher in agriculture and animal husbandry (31.74 per 100,000 person-years) than in healthcare (18.95 per 100,000 person-years). The AMR infection risk ratio between the two sectors was 1.77, while for tuberculosis, it was 1.67. Among individuals aged over 65 in agriculture and animal husbandry, the risk of tuberculosis was significantly elevated compared to healthcare (RR = 2.00). Global AMR research highlights high-risk jobs in healthcare, veterinary medicine, slaughterhouses, farming, and aquaculture. Aquaculture presents unique risks, such as marine vibrio infections due to sunburn and fish stings, necessitating the need for protection and education. Raising awareness in these sectors is crucial for controlling the spread of pathogens. Integrating AMR monitoring into disaster planning for these roles is vital. Physicians should expand data collection (Travel, Occupation, Contact, Cluster) during checkups to facilitate early AMR detection and data gathering.