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Risk factors for Raynaud's phenomenon in the workforce
Yves Roquelaure1, Catherine Ha, Audrey Petit Le Manac'h
1L'Université Nantes Angers Le Mans, Université d'Angers, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers, Laboratoire d'Ergonomie et d'épidémiologie en santé au travail, Angers, France. yvroquelaure@chu-angers.fr
Arthritis Care & Research
|January 17, 2012
Summary
Raynaud
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) affects a significant portion of the working population.
- Understanding RP prevalence and risk factors is crucial for workplace health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) in a French working population.
- To identify personal and occupational risk factors associated with RP.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 3,710 workers was studied using questionnaires and interviews.
- RP was defined by self-reported finger blanching episodes in the past 12 months.
- Logistic regression analysis was employed to assess associations with personal and occupational factors.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of RP was 3.6% in women and 1.4% in men.
- Higher RP risk was observed in women, with increasing age after 35, and decreasing BMI.
- Workplace factors linked to RP included cold exposure, repetitive tasks, high psychological demands, and low supervisor support.
Conclusions:
- Personal and occupational factors significantly influence Raynaud's phenomenon risk.
- Work-related psychosocial stressors are independently associated with RP, highlighting their importance in occupational health.
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