Table 1. Personal characteristics, prevalence of SBS-related symptoms, work environment and conditions (n=207)

Variable N %
Male 47 22.7
Age* 27 (25-32)
Smoker 8 3.9
Atopy** 118 57.0
Nursing 113 54.6
Doctor 33 15.9
SBS 145 70.1
General symptoms 97 46.9
Mucous membrane irritation symptoms 88 42.5
Skin symptoms 56 27.1
Fatigue 204 98.6
Headache 186 89.9
Feeling heaving-headed 185 89.4
Often disturbed by
Temperature 174 84.1
Indoor air quality 187 90.3
Dust 100 48.3
Work satisfaction 182 87.9
Overload of work 201 97.1
Personal influence 126 60.9
Social support 197 95.2
Median (inter-quartile)
Asthma or hay fever