Publications by authors named "Somsamai Sripramai"
J Occup Med Toxicol
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates latex glove usage among nursing staff, focusing on the risk of latex allergies linked to glove protein levels, comparing low-protein (non-powdered) versus high-protein (powdered) gloves at a university hospital in Thailand.
- It involved 481 nurses divided into two groups based on glove type, assessing latex allergy symptoms through questionnaires and latex-specific IgE tests, finding no significant differences in sensitization but fewer allergy symptoms in the low-protein group.
- Results indicated that the low-protein glove users reported significantly fewer current allergy symptoms (9.8% vs. a higher percentage in the high-protein group), potentially indicating advancements in glove manufacturing are
