Strategies for Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases in Seafarers and Fishermen: Lessons Learned

Jensen, Olaf Chresten; Charalambous, George; Flores, Agnes; Baygi, Fereshteh; Canals, Mluisa; Andrioti, Debbie

doi:10.15344/2456-3498/2018/142

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“…Extensive communication to all seafarers during the situation with information of the possibility to disembark and the flights home and the economic situation for them; access to unlimited internet for tele-communication to home, access to Radio-Television and to Radio-Medical and the possibility of getting test on board before they disembark (incubation time) are some of the important requirements besides masks and disinfection remedies available. In some cases, individual crisis consultations with the company psychologist and occupational doctor may be useful, but for the population at large there is no good evidence that programs with individual consultations has any effect on the longer perspective [13]. Some studies available in the literature provide us with indications about the importance of psychological problems (such as depression and suicidal risk), and also show us the difficulty of studying and measuring the problem [11].…”

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Wellbeing of a selection of seafarers in Eastern Adriatic Sea during the COVID-19 pandemic 2020

Pesel¹,

Canals

Sandrin³

et al. 2020

International Maritime Health

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Background: Work-related stress among seafarers is well known but a suspected excess of work-related stress due to the COVID-19 so far has not been published. The aim of the study was to evaluate the well--being of the seafarers during the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and their evaluation of the precautions taken by the shipping companies. Materials and methods: Seventy-two seafarers completed the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ12) with three extra questions on how the COVID-19 precautions were taken on board. Results: The mean Likert score was 13.9 for the whole sample, corresponding to "no problems" while a subgroup of 40% had mean Likert sum scores of 16.1 (level 15-23) corresponding to "starting problems." In response to the extra items, 50% of the seafarers did not feel safe doing their job in relation to the epidemic and 60% did not think everything has been done to ensure their health at work in relation to the epidemic. Thirty per cent suffered of insomnia to the extent of becoming concerned and 26% had been unhappy and depressed during the latest tours of duty. Conclusions: The hypothesis that excess work-related stress has been put on the seafarers in this specific situation was confirmed and calls for prevention. A combination of person-focused and organisation-focused prevention approaches has been advocated as the most promising for alleviation of job stress in the workplaces at sea.

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Wellbeing of a selection of seafarers in Eastern Adriatic Sea during the COVID-19 pandemic 2020

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Canals

Sandrin³

et al. 2020

International Maritime Health

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“…In order to promote more balanced diets and reduce NCDRs, monitoring the daily nutritional intake on board is the first step and one of the feasible preventive methods given the maritime setting [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 14 – 16 ]. To date, various tools (e.g.…”

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Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment methods in maritime settings: a systematic review

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Background Seafaring is a risky occupation with high prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Food intake and eating habits are important cornerstones regarding health and health promotion. The aim of this study was to provide an overview of dietary intake and dietary intake assessment methods of seafarers and suggestions for applicable assessment tools. Methods We systematically searched PubMed and NLM Gateway (for MEDLINE), Web of Science, and SCOPUS up to February 2020 using standard keywords including nutrition OR diet OR meal AND maritime settings. Two independent reviewers extracted the data. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal checklist. Results From 4449 studies initially identified, 26 articles were included in the final review. Qualitative data (e.g. on unhealthy eating) had been gathered using in-depth individual or group interviews, participant observations, and phone-based chats. Composition of menu analysis, 24 h dietary recall, food diaries/ diet records, dietary habits questionnaire, food stores and food waste of the ship were used to assess the quantitative outcomes (e.g. dietary intakes). Access to meat, processed meat and egg, frozen and canned food items, sugary drinks, alcohol, greasy and salty food was high. In contrast, consumption of fruit, vegetables, dairy products, and cereals was lower than recommended. Conclusions Eating habits and dietary intakes in maritime settings are unhealthy. Subjective dietary assessment methods combining menu analysis with new technologies (e.g. mobile-based) might be an applicable method in this hard to reach setting which is the vessels.

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“…The word “observatory” is defined as a framework of monitoring health events and trends with supporting methods [ 1 , 2 ]. The objective behind the health observatory (HO) is to the supervision of health trends, progressive assessment of medical targets, and provision of evidence in policy and decision-making.…”

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“…Seafarers are exposed to hard-working conditions when compared to ashore workers [ 1 ]. Therefore, it is recommendable to have an immediate follow-up in the provision of health services and continuous health checkups on time.…”

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Conceptual Framework and Designing for a Seafarers’ Health Observatory (SHO) Based on the Centro Internazionale Radio Medico (C.I.R.M.) Data Repository

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Chintalapudi

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The Scientific World Journal

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Background. Health observatory (HO) models are helpful in gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and circulating reliable and quality information on population health and health service delivery. In this study, we proposed an HO conceptual model to enhance seafarer’s health, which subjects to disease trends. Methods. Three methods were followed during the study: a systematic collection of seafarer’s health data from the Centro Internazionale Radio Medico (C.I.R.M.) repository, an integrative review of existing seafarer’s policy, and both open and closed questionnaires were distributed to stakeholders to develop clinical knowledge. C.I.R.M. is the Italian Telemedical Maritime Assistance Service (TMAS). Results and Discussion. A three-layer HO framework was developed, and each layer had its components and functionalities. The proposed HO model integrated with the outcomes of the mentioned methods was working as the origin of the framework. In this way, we can design a standard infrastructure in ships and risk assessment conduction.

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Strategies for Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases in Seafarers and Fishermen: Lessons Learned

Cited by 4 publications

References 13 publications

Wellbeing of a selection of seafarers in Eastern Adriatic Sea during the COVID-19 pandemic 2020

Wellbeing of a selection of seafarers in Eastern Adriatic Sea during the COVID-19 pandemic 2020

Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment methods in maritime settings: a systematic review

Conceptual Framework and Designing for a Seafarers’ Health Observatory (SHO) Based on the Centro Internazionale Radio Medico (C.I.R.M.) Data Repository

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