LEGIONELLA SPP. IN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE SARAJEVO CANTON: THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE ABSENTEEISM

Vukotić, Amina; Mesihović, Adna; Semić, Amela; Karakaš, Sead; Mulić, Maida; Marić, Monika

Health Bulletin, Vol. 12 No. 1, 2026.

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LEGIONELLA SPP. IN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE SARAJEVO CANTON: THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE ABSENTEEISM

Amina Vukotić ; „Eman“ Export-Import Ltd., Hamdije Kapidžića 1, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina *
Adna Mesihović ; University „Vitez“, Školska 23, 72 270 Travnik, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Amela Semić ; AS Holding Ltd., Business Quality and Sustainable Development, Paromlinska 56, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Sead Karakaš ; Public Health Institute of Central Bosnia Canton, Školska bb, 72 270 Travnik, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Maida Mulić ; Public Health Institute of Tuzla Canton, Tuzlanskog odreda 6, 75 000 Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Monika Marić ; University „Vitez“, Školska 23, 72 270 Travnik, Bosnia & Herzegovina

* Corresponding author.

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Vukotić, A., Mesihović, A., Semić, A., Karakaš, S., Mulić, M. & Marić, M. (2026). LEGIONELLA SPP. IN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE SARAJEVO CANTON: THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE ABSENTEEISM. Zdravstveni glasnik, 12 (1), 31-43. Retrieved from https://hrcak.srce.hr/347495

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Vukotić, Amina, et al. "LEGIONELLA SPP. IN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE SARAJEVO CANTON: THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE ABSENTEEISM." Zdravstveni glasnik, vol. 12, no. 1, 2026, pp. 31-43. https://hrcak.srce.hr/347495. Accessed 30 May 2026.

Chicago 17th Edition

Vukotić, Amina, Adna Mesihović, Amela Semić, Sead Karakaš, Maida Mulić and Monika Marić. "LEGIONELLA SPP. IN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE SARAJEVO CANTON: THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE ABSENTEEISM." Zdravstveni glasnik 12, no. 1 (2026): 31-43. https://hrcak.srce.hr/347495

Harvard

Vukotić, A., et al. (2026). 'LEGIONELLA SPP. IN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE SARAJEVO CANTON: THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE ABSENTEEISM', Zdravstveni glasnik, 12(1), pp. 31-43. Available at: https://hrcak.srce.hr/347495 (Accessed 30 May 2026)

Vancouver

Vukotić A, Mesihović A, Semić A, Karakaš S, Mulić M, Marić M. LEGIONELLA SPP. IN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE SARAJEVO CANTON: THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE ABSENTEEISM. Zdravstveni glasnik [Internet]. 2026 [cited 2026 May 30];12(1):31-43. Available from: https://hrcak.srce.hr/347495

IEEE

A. Vukotić, A. Mesihović, A. Semić, S. Karakaš, M. Mulić and M. Marić, "LEGIONELLA SPP. IN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE SARAJEVO CANTON: THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE ABSENTEEISM", Zdravstveni glasnik, vol.12, no. 1, pp. 31-43, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://hrcak.srce.hr/347495. [Accessed: 30 May 2026]

Abstract

Introduction: Legionella spp. is opportunistic pathogenic bacteria that cause two forms of the disease: more severe, more frequently diagnosed - Legionnaires' disease, and milder, less frequently diagnosed Pontiac fever.
Research objectives: The primary objective of the study was to examine the presence of Legionella spp. in the air conditioning systems of the studied facilities.
Methods: The study was conducted in the Sarajevo Canton, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The research included air conditioning systems in public facilities. Sampling was carried out over a two-year period. Water samples and samples collected using the wet swab method were obtained. The samples were laboratory analyzed for the presence of Legionella spp. in accordance with a standard method. During the period of sample analysis, the laboratory was undergoing accreditation in accordance with the relevant standard. A survey was also conducted in the included facilities.
Results: Legionella spp. was detected in air conditioning devices of 8 (21%) facilities. No relation was established between knowledge, external education and management with bacterial colonization. Internal training of employees is carried out in three (37.5%) facilities compared to eight facilities in which bacteria were detected (p<0.05). Also, bacteria detected in 4 (40%) facilities where employee absenteeism was associated with respiratory diseases (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The results emphasize the need for a systemic approach to risk management and the improvement of practices that contribute to safer stay of users and employees in the air-conditioned spaces of public facilities in the Sarajevo Canton.