scholarly journals Relationship between support for workers with illness and work functioning impairment in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igarashi Yu ◽  
Seiichiro Tateishi ◽  
Arisa Harada ◽  
Ayako Hno ◽  
Mayumi Tsuji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Regression ◽  
Work Functioning ◽  
Current Health ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Need Support ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: This study examined the relationship between support for workers with illness and work functioning impairment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: An internet survey was conducted on December, 2020. We included 22,388 subjects for analysis. A question was used to determine whether subjects need support from their company to continue working in their current health condition. The odds ratios (ORs) of relation between work functioning impairment and necessary of support for sick workers were estimated using multilevel logistic regression analysis. Results: The OR of work functioning impairment among sick workers not receiving support was 5.61 (95% confidence interval (CI) 5.19-6.06, p<0.001) and those receiving support was 1.82 (95% CI 1.64-2.03, p<0.001) compared to healthy workers. Conclusions: This study suggests that providing support to workers with illness may improve their work functioning impairment.

scholarly journals Association between Anti-prejudice Norm and Attitudes towards Minority Groups

Psico-USF ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 507-518
Author(s):  
Tátila Rayane de Sampaio Brito ◽  
Cicero Roberto Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Regression ◽  
Hierarchical Analysis ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract In this study we investigated the relationship between the anti-prejudice norm and the expression of attitudes towards minority groups. Participated 100 people who evaluated a list with 16 target groups of prejudice, answering two questions: indicate the groups that feel less prejudice; and which ones do you prefer. The results showed that there are different levels of prejudice depending on the target-group, with the women, blacks and people with disabilities being the most protected by the norm. A hierarchical analysis of clusters evidenced an organization of the groups, classified as naturalised, blamed, sexual and political minorities. The anti-prejudice norm and the attitudes presented a strong and positive relation (r = 0.65, p < 0.001). A multilevel logistic regression analysis showed that this relation was moderated by the type of group. These results contribute to the studies on the expression of prejudice, besides demonstrating the role of norms in the understanding of the phenomenon.

scholarly journals Use of preoperative haemostasis and ABO blood typing tests in children: a retrospective observational study using a nationwide claims database in Japan

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e032306
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Yonekura ◽  
Kazuki Ide ◽  
Yuji Kanazawa ◽  
Chikashi Takeda ◽  
Yuki Nakamori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Platelet Count ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Regression ◽  
Blood Typing ◽  
Claims Database ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Surgical Setting

ObjectivesTo describe the prevalence and factors associated with preoperative haemostasis and ABO blood typing tests for children because these tests might represent low-value care.DesignA retrospective observational study.SettingNationwide insurance claims database in Japan.ParticipantsPatients aged 1–17 years who underwent common non-cardiac surgeries between April 2012 and March 2018 were included. Patients with high-risk comorbidities for bleeding (n=175) and those with multiple eligible surgeries were excluded (n=2121).Main outcome measuresWe described the proportions of each preoperative test performed within 60 days before an index surgery, including platelet count, prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and ABO blood typing tests. We also explored the associations between patient-level and institutional-level factors and any preoperative tests, using multilevel logistic regression analysis.ResultsWe included 13 018 patients (median (IQR) age, 5.2 (2.9–7.7) years; 8276 (63.6%) boys) from 1499 institutions. The overall proportion of each test was as follows: platelet count, 78.6%; PT, 54.4%; aPTT, 56.4% and ABO blood typing tests, 50.4%. The proportion of patients undergoing any preoperative tests in the overall sample was 79.3%. Multilevel logistic regression analysis indicated that preoperative tests were associated with type of anaesthesia (general anaesthesia: adjusted OR 7.06; 95% CI 4.94 to 10.11), type of surgery (tonsillectomy: adjusted OR 3.45; 95% CI 2.75 to 4.33) and surgical setting (inpatient procedure: adjusted OR 5.41; 95% CI 3.83 to 7.66). There was one postoperative transfusion event (0.008%) in the entire cohort and 37 postoperative reoperation events for surgical bleeding after tonsillectomy (0.90%).ConclusionsIn the largest Japanese cohort reported to date, preoperative haemostasis and ABO blood typing tests were performed in a majority of children prior to common paediatric surgeries. Preoperative tests were associated with anaesthesia, surgical type and surgical setting.

scholarly journals The Effects of Number of Fire Dispatches and Other Situational Factors on Voluntary Exercise Training Among Korean Firefighters: A Multilevel Logistic Regression Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5913
Author(s):  
Junhye Kwon ◽  
Seiyeong Park ◽  
Chung Gun Lee ◽  
Wook Song ◽  
Dong-il Seo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Regression ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Shift Type ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
The Impact

According to previous research, participation in exercise training (ET) by South Korean firefighters varies with shift type, and the effect of shift type is greater in large cities than in small towns. However, shift types differ among regions, depending on the number of dispatches. Therefore, the present study examined the impact of the number of fire dispatches and other situational factors on ET. A series of multilevel logistic regression analysis was applied to analyze the data collected from South Korean firefighters (N = 5219) in 2017. According to the firefighters, participation in ET is higher among those who have someone to instruct their ET (Coefficient (Coef) = 0.057, SE = 0.017, p < 0.001) and who can do ET while on duty (Coef = 0.048, SE = 0.014, p < 0.001). The number of fire dispatches had a significant effect on participation in ET (Coef = −0.000, SE = 0.000, p < 0.01), meaning that the firefighters’ participation in ET varies with the number of fire dispatches in each region. Our main findings indicate that the number of fire dispatches is a key factor affecting ET participation among firefighters, and the other situational factors also play a role. Therefore, ET programs that firefighters can participate in between calls should be established.

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