HYGIENIC BASES OF RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS AMONG WOMEN DOCTORS OBSTETRICIAN-GYNECOLOGISTS IN CONNECTION WITH WORKING CONDITIONS

Abstract

Background. Women doctors obstetrician-gynecologists belong to the professional group that is the most susceptible to the multifactorial effects of harmful occupational factors. The aim of the study is to assess the occupational risks for development of reproductive disorders among women doctors obstetrician-gynecologists. Material and methods. The professional risk assessment was carried out on the basis of a comprehensive hygienic assessment of working conditions. Results. It has been established that factors of biological, psychophysiological and chemical (in stationary conditions) nature made a significant contribution to the formation of harmful working conditions in working places of women doctors obstetrician-gynecologists (class 3.2 – in the antenatal clinics, class 3.3 – in the obstetric-gynecological hospitals). Conclusion. The working conditions of women doctors obstetrician-gynecologists determine the «average» and «high» degree of risk for reproductive health disorders that requires the development of a set of appropriate preventive measures.

Keywords

• reproductive health
• occupational factors
• women doctors obstetrician-gynecologists