Wet work exposure: comparison of observed and self-reported data

摘要: Wet work is the most important exposure leading to occupational hand eczema; however, prevalence and character of wet in various professions remain not fully covered. Self-reported data are widely used studies although validity these remains uncertain. The objective present study provide information on self-reported different by comparing place observations with data. 114 workers from 15 were observed. covered duration frequency activities. observed population as well a non-observed each given questionnaire covering same Correspondence analysis between showed that misclassification was larger regarding than frequency. 29.2% overestimated 23.9% underestimated total more 2 h/day. Professions high activities, but Females frequency, duration. group (45%) significantly often, (32%), reported having 2 h work/day (OR 2.8, 95% CI 1.6–4.9). Sensitivity specificity 51% sensitivity 59% specificity. Over- underestimation found be equally distributed. correspondence analyses illustrate noticeable estimations all variables, largest for work.