Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Irgens-Hansen, Kaja"
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Allergic contact dermatitis in response to contact with polychloroprene
Irgens-Hansen, Kaja; Hollund, Bjørg Eli; Vindenes, Hilde Kristin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024) -
Changes in Infection Prevention Practices and Occurrence of Skin Symptoms among Healthcare Workers, Cleaners and Day-care Workers in Norway during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Vindenes, Hilde Kristin; Bertelsen, Randi Jacobsen; Lygre, Stein Håkon; Morken, Tone; Møllerløkken, Ole Jacob Torkildsen; Irgens-Hansen, Kaja (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased attention on infection prevention measures. This study aims to assess whether changes in hand hygiene procedures, use of personal protective equipment and moisturizers during ... -
Effects of Interventions to Prevent Work-Related Asthma, Allergy, and Other Hypersensitivity Reactions in Norwegian Salmon Industry Workers (SHInE): Protocol for a Pragmatic Allocated Intervention Trial and Related Substudies
Höper, Anje Christina; Kirkeleit, Jorunn; Thomassen, Marte Renate; Irgens-Hansen, Kaja; Hollund, Bjørg Eli; Fagernæs, Carl Fredrik; Svedahl, Sindre Rabben; Eriksen, Thor Eirik; Grgic, Miriam; Bang, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Workers in the salmon processing industry have an increased risk of developing respiratory diseases and other hypersensitivity responses due to occupational exposure to bioaerosols containing fish proteins and ... -
Effects of noise exposure among navy personnel. Hearing loss and cognitive performance
Irgens-Hansen, Kaja (Doctoral thesis, 2016-05-06)Background. Due to concerns regarding safety and health in the work environment of the Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN), a questionnaire-based survey was conducted (2002 – 2003) to assess work-related risk factors and health ... -
Hearing loss in the royal Norwegian navy: a cross-sectional study
Irgens-Hansen, Kaja; Sunde, Erlend; Bråtveit, Magne; Baste, Valborg; Oftedal, Gunnhild; Koefoed, Vilhelm F; Lind, Ola; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-10-07)Objectives Prior studies have indicated a high prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) among Navy personnel; however, it is not clear whether this is caused by work on board. The present study aimed to assess the ... -
Longitudinal analysis of the skin microbiome in association with hand eczema, hand hygiene practices and moisturizer use
Vindenes, Hilde Kristin; Dregenes, Christine; Abouelhana, Hesham Amin Mohamed; Irgens-Hansen, Kaja; Svanes, Cecilie; Bertelsen, Randi Jacobsen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: The skin microbiota maintains a physical and immunological barrier to the environment. Little is known about how the microbiome changes over time or the effect of hand hygiene practices and moisturizer ...