2021
Perceptions of Occupational Cancer Risk and Prevention Among Dominican Republic Firefighters
Louzado-Feliciano P, Santiago KM, Paule L, Rivera G, Solle N, Miric M, Perez-Then E, Caban-Martinez AJ. Perceptions of Occupational Cancer Risk and Prevention Among Dominican Republic Firefighters. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2021, 64: e131-e135. PMID: 35244089, PMCID: PMC8909468, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002466.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultDominican RepublicFemaleFirefightersHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsOccupational ExposurePersonal Protective EquipmentQualitative ResearchConceptsCancer prevention practicesPersonal protective equipmentWorkplace health promotion activitiesPrevention practicesOccupational cancer risksHealth promotion activitiesGroup mean ageCancer risk perceptionMean ageMedical checkupCancer riskWork-related stressHealthcare accessProtective equipmentToxic exposurePromotion activitiesFocus group discussionsKey informant interviewsInformant interviewsOrganizational barriersFirefightersCheckupQualitative descriptive approachGroup discussionsYears
2020
Self‐reported and objectively measured occupational exposures, health, and safety concerns among fishermen: A cross‐sectional Fishing Industry Safety and Health (FISH) pilot study
Santiago KM, Louzado‐Feliciano P, Baum J, Bakali U, Caban‐Martinez A. Self‐reported and objectively measured occupational exposures, health, and safety concerns among fishermen: A cross‐sectional Fishing Industry Safety and Health (FISH) pilot study. American Journal Of Industrial Medicine 2020, 64: 58-69. PMID: 33155709, DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnthropology, CulturalCross-Sectional StudiesEnvironmental ExposureEnvironmental MonitoringFemaleFisheriesFloridaHumansMaleMiddle AgedMississippiOccupational ExposureOccupational HealthOrganizational CulturePilot ProjectsPolycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsQualitative ResearchSafety ManagementSelf ReportWorkplaceConceptsOccupational healthPilot studyNon-Hispanic/LatinoLower mean exposureSafety concernsHealth promotion interventionsHealth pilot studyMean ageFishing industry workersSpecific occupational healthPromotion interventionsOccupational exposureWorkplace exposuresStudy participantsMean exposureEnvironmental exposuresIndustry workersStrenuous laborStudy teamHealthObjective measurementsExposureKey informant interviewsHazardous working conditionsOrganizational-level characteristicsEvaluation of silicone-based wristbands as passive sampling systems using PAHs as an exposure proxy for carcinogen monitoring in firefighters: Evidence from the firefighter cancer initiative
Baum JLR, Bakali U, Killawala C, Santiago KM, Dikici E, Kobetz EN, Solle NS, Deo S, Bachas L, Daunert S. Evaluation of silicone-based wristbands as passive sampling systems using PAHs as an exposure proxy for carcinogen monitoring in firefighters: Evidence from the firefighter cancer initiative. Ecotoxicology And Environmental Safety 2020, 205: 111100. PMID: 32911453, DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRates of cancerPersonal protective equipmentActive-duty firefightersIndividual firefightersCancer InitiativeGeneral populationPersonal sampling devicesProtective equipmentSilicone wristbandsCancerMultiple exposuresSignificant toxinsExposure proxiesExposureProbable linkTurnout gearWork environmentInitial findingsFirefightersFire serviceGreater levels
2018
Physical Exposures, Work Tasks, and OSHA-10 Training Among Temporary and Payroll Construction Workers
Caban-Martinez AJ, Santiago KM, Stillman J, Moore KJ, Sierra DA, Chalmers J, Baniak M, Jordan MM. Physical Exposures, Work Tasks, and OSHA-10 Training Among Temporary and Payroll Construction Workers. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2018, 60: e159-e165. PMID: 29280774, PMCID: PMC5889313, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001267.Peer-Reviewed Original Research