Epidemiological patterns and occupational predictors of electrocardiographic abnormalities in seafarers: a multicenter health screening analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundTo analyze the results of seafarers’ health checkups, to understand the physical health status of seafarers and the high incidence of diseases, and to investigate the factors related to the abnormalities of electrocardiograms (ECG) of seafarers,
Can Cui, Hui Zhu
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Psychosocial burden, vaccination status and preventive information options for seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe vaccination rate of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic was initially low. Along with the well-known crew change crises, it likely placed a high psychosocial burden on shipping crews.
Nora M. Puls +7 more
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COVID-19 Crisis – Lasting Effects on Seafarers’ Well-Being and Its Potential Impact on Retention [PDF]
Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and FinancingSeafarers’ experiences during the COVID-19 crisis have been associated with increased stress, anxiety and complaints of depression. The consequences of the crisis may have a cascading effect on seafarers’ retention, portraying the shipping industry as an
Maria Carrera-Arce PhD +3 more
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The Effect of Loneliness on Work Engagement among Chinese Seafarers: Mediating Effects of Executive Functions [PDF]
Behavioral SciencesIn order to explore the effect of loneliness on work engagement and the role of executive function in Chinese seafarers, two studies were carried out. Study 1 conducted a questionnaire survey of 1231 active Chinese seafarers to examine the relationship ...
Xinjie Qi, Daoke Li, Rong Lian
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A study on digital literacy and influencing factors among Chinese seafarers [PDF]
Scientific ReportsDigital literacy and skills have become critical indicators of international competitiveness, gaining attention across all sectors. As digital transformation accelerates, the shipping industry, a pivotal center of global trade, faces new challenges.
Junhua Li +4 more
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Employment Practices, Cost Minimization, and Their Implications for Food Provisions and Seafarers’ Wellbeing on board Ships – A Qualitative Analysis [PDF]
Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and FinancingThe global shipping industry, responsible for delivering over 70% of the world’s goods (in volume), has increasingly adopted cost minimization policies, contributing to precarious employment practices that adversely affect seafarers’ wellbeing.
Polina Baum-Talmor PhD +1 more
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Foreword to the Special Issue on “Seafarer’s Mental Health and Well-Being” [PDF]
Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and FinancingThis special collection encompasses 10 articles that delve into the pressing aspects of seafarers’ well-being, mental health, and the workplace. The articles are categorized into 2 broad topics.
María Carrera-Arce PhD +1 more
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Median Nerve Neuropathy Caused by Persistent Median Artery Thrombosis
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2023 Summary:. Persistent median artery thrombosis mimicking carpal tunnel syndrome is rare. Here, we report the pathological, ultrasonography, and intraoperative findings of a case of persistent median artery thrombosis mimicking carpal tunnel syndrome. A 34-
Yusuke Miyashima, MD +4 more
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Tax aspects of foreign income of Russian seafarers [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021 The paper discusses the features of taxation of foreign income of individuals. The main object of the study is the income of seafarers working on ships under a foreign flag, the peculiarities of the calculation and taxation of their wages.
Lavrenteva Elena, Brovkina Aleksandra
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Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2021 As a special occupational group, the working and living environments faced by seafarers are greatly different from those of land. It is easy to affect the psychological and physiological activities of seafarers, which inevitably lead to changes in the ...
Yuhu Shi, Weiming Zeng, Nizhuan Wang
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