Health care institutions pose significant risks with regard to the health and safety of employees. Indeed, it has
been shown that the health and safety risks faced by healthcare professionals are more than those associated with all other
industries. Health care workers, working at work places categorized as very dangerous and hazardous, are exposed to various
occupational risks. Exposure to these phycsical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psycho-social risks during pregnancy
have negative effects on maternal and fetal health. Depending on occupational risk factors at workplaces, some exposure may
effect the reproductive systems of worker seven at periods of no pregnancy. Exposure at periods of no pregnancy can lead to
various fertility disorders where as, during pregnancy this can cause spontan abortus, stillbirth, premature birth, intrauterine
growth retardation, low birth weight and/or may cause various malformations. Women are defined as a particular risk group
with regard to occupational health and safety, and are under protection within the work environment, due to the negative
impact that occupational risk factors may have on fertility-related variables. Therefore, the protection and support of pregnant
healthcare professionals within their working environment during pregnancy and particularly the development of appropriate
strategies in this regard, must be considered
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Health Care Administration |
Journal Section | REVIEW ARTICLE |
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Publication Date | June 10, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 5 Issue: 2 |