Associations between work environment, health status and sick leave among pregnant employees

2020 ◽  
pp. 140349482091956
Author(s):  
Pernille Pedersen ◽  
Anne-Mette H. Momsen ◽  
Dorte R. Andersen ◽  
Claus V. Nielsen ◽  
Ellen A. Nohr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Poor Health Status ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Factors ◽  
Related Risk

Aims: To study the associations between and timing of psychosocial and physical work factors and health status on sick leave among Danish pregnant employees. Methods: A total of 910 pregnant women completed a questionnaire in gestational weeks 12 (baseline) and 27 (follow-up). Information about psychosocial and physical work factors and health status was obtained at baseline. Associations with sick leave ⩾14 days were estimated using logistic regression. Further, the impact of timing and duration of exposure on sick leave were examined. Results: A total of 133 women (14.6%) reported ⩾14 days of sick leave at follow-up (27 weeks of gestation). Work-related risk factors for sick leave were high work pace, low influence, low recognition, low job satisfaction, conflict in work−family balance, standing/walking, heavy lifting, and shift work/night shift. Health-related risk factors were burnout, stress, possibility of depression, low work ability, previous sick leave, and poor self-rated health. Being exposed to work-related risk factors during the first 27 weeks of pregnancy or at follow-up increased the risk of sick leave compared with those not exposed at any time or only exposed at baseline. Poor health status increased the risk if women were exposed in the first 27 weeks of pregnancy; however, high possibility of depression was also a risk factor when experienced in early pregnancy. Conclusions: Psychosocial and physical work-related risk factors and poor health status were associated with more sick leave in pregnant employees. Early adjustment of work-related risk factors at the workplace is needed to reduce sick leave.

2205Caregivers with persistent depressive symptoms are at high risk of having poor health status over 1 year of caregiving

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M L Chung ◽  
S J Lee ◽  
D K Moser ◽  
R B King
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Poor Health Status ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Family Function ◽  
Interpersonal Support

Abstract Background Depressive symptoms are a substantial psychological problem in caregivers of stroke survivors, but there is limited knowledge about the trajectory of depressive symptoms and the consequence in longitudinal study. The purposes of this study were to (1) identify patterns for trajectory of depressive symptoms in caregivers who provided caregiving for stroke survivors for 1 year post-discharge, and (2) examine associations of depressive symptom trajectories with caregivers' burden, family function, social support, and health status over time. Methods In this secondary analysis of a longitudinal study, caregivers of stroke survivors completed a survey at post-discharge and 1 year follow up. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale (CES-D). Caregiving burden, family function, and social support were assessed using the Zarit Burden Interview, the Family Assessment Device, and the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List. Health status was assessed using two items from the SF-36. Pattern of depressive symptom trajectory (i.e., symptom-free, symptom improved, symptom developed, and persistent symptom) were identified by the presence of depressive symptoms (CES-D ≥16) at post-discharge and 1 year follow up. ANOVA, and multinomial logistic regression were used. Results Of the 102 caregivers (mean age=58 years, 66% female), 32.4% experienced depressive symptoms at post-discharge; 30.4% experienced depressive symptoms at 1-year follow up. During the first year of the caregiving experience, 57.8% of caregivers were symptom-free but 20.6% experienced persistent depressive symptoms; 11.8% had improved depressive symptoms, and 9.8% developed depressive symptoms. Caregivers with persistent depressive symptoms reported the highest level of burden (p<0.001), and the lowest levels of family function (p=0.02) and interpersonal support (p=0.0001) among the 4 groups at post-discharge and the results were unchanged at 1 year follow up. Furthermore, 33% of caregivers with persistent depressive symptoms reported their health as fair or poor at 1 year follow up and 42% of them reported their health became worse at 1 year follow up. Caregivers who developed depressive symptoms had the 2nd lowest score of interpersonal support (p=0.047) at 1 year follow up. Compared to symptom-free caregivers, caregivers with persistent depressive symptoms were 7 times more likely to have fair or poor health at 1 year follow up (95% CI, 1.55–32.87, p=0.012). Conclusions Trajectory of depressive symptoms was associated with caregiving burden, family function, and interpersonal support. The persistence of depressive symptoms is substantial for caregivers of stroke survivors and they are at high risk to have poor health status at 1 year of caregiving. Management of depressive symptoms at the early caregiving stage may be beneficial to prevent the development and persistence of depressive symptoms in caregivers of stroke survivors. Acknowledgement/Funding National Institute for Nursing Research R01NR02416

scholarly journals Factors associated with headache and neck pain among telecommuters – a five days follow-up

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariève Houle ◽  
Arianne Lessard ◽  
Émile Marineau-Bélanger ◽  
Arnaud Lardon ◽  
Andrée-Anne Marchand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multivariate Regression Model ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Headache And Neck Pain

Abstract Background The current sanitary crisis brought on by the COVID-19 recently forced a large proportion of workers to adopt telecommuting with limited time to plan transition. Given that several work-related risk factors are associated with headache and neck pain, it seems important to determine those associated with headache and neck pain in telecommuters. The main objective of this study was to identify which telecommuting and individual associated factors are related with headache and neck pain occurrence in telecommuters over a five days follow-up. The second objective was to evaluate the impact of wearing a headset on headache and neck pain intensity in telecommuters. Methods One hundred and sixty-two participants in telecommuting situation were recruited. Baseline assessment included sociodemographic data, headache and neck pain-related disability (6-item Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) and Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire (NBQ)), headache and neck pain frequency and intensity as well as questions about the wearing of a headset (headset wearing, headset type and headset wearing hours). A prospective data collection of headache, neck pain and headset wearing was conducted using daily e-mail over a 5-day follow-up. A stepwise multivariate regression model was performed to determine associated factors of headache or neck pain occurrence during the follow-up. A t-test was conducted to assess the impact of headset wearing on headache and neck pain intensity during the follow-up. Results Regarding headache, the stepwise multivariate regression model showed that the HIT-6 score was associated with future headache occurrence in telecommuters (OR (95% CI) = 1.094 (1.042–1.148); R2 = 0.094; p <  0.001). For neck pain, the stepwise multivariate regression showed that the NBQ score was related to future neck pain occurrence in telecommuters (OR (95% CI) = 1.182 (1.102–1.269); R2 = 0.182; p <  0.001). T-test showed no difference between participants that wore a headset and participant that did not wore a headset on mean headache (p = 0.94) and neck pain (p = 0.56) intensity during the five days follow-up. Conclusion Although several work-related risk factors are associated with headache and neck pain in workers, telecommuting did not present the same risks. Working set-up did not have a significant impact on headache and neck pain as headache-related disability was the only associated factor of future headache episodes and neck-pain related disability was the only associated factor of future neck pain episodes. Also, wearing a headset had no impact on headache and neck pain in telecommuters.

Clinical and lifestyle-related risk factors for incident multimorbidity: 10-year follow-up of Finnish population-based cohorts 1982–2012

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katja Wikström ◽  
Jaana Lindström ◽  
Kennet Harald ◽  
Markku Peltonen ◽  
Tiina Laatikainen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Finnish Population ◽  
Related Risk

scholarly journals Influence of lifestyle risk factors on work ability and sick leave in a general working population in Norway: a 5-year longitudinal study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e045678
Author(s):  
Marit Müller De Bortoli ◽  
Inger M. Oellingrath ◽  
Anne Kristin Moeller Fell ◽  
Alex Burdorf ◽  
Suzan J. W. Robroek
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Lifestyle Risk Factors ◽  
Lifestyle Risk

ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to assess (1) whether lifestyle risk factors are related to work ability and sick leave in a general working population over time, and (2) these associations within specific disease groups (ie, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and mental illness).SettingTelemark county, in the south-eastern part of Norway.DesignLongitudinal study with 5 years follow-up.ParticipantsThe Telemark study is a longitudinal study of the general working population in Telemark county, Norway, aged 16 to 50 years at baseline in 2013 (n=7952) and after 5-year follow-up.Outcome measureSelf-reported information on work ability (moderate and poor) and sick leave (short-term and long-term) was assessed at baseline, and during a 5-year follow-up.ResultsObesity (OR=1.64, 95% CI: 1.32 to 2.05) and smoking (OR=1.62, 95% CI: 1.35 to 1.96) were associated with long-term sick leave and, less strongly, with short-term sick leave. An unhealthy diet (OR=1.57, 95% CI: 1.01 to 2.43), and smoking (OR=1.67, 95% CI: 1.24 to 2.25) were associated with poor work ability and, to a smaller extent, with moderate work ability. A higher lifestyle risk score was associated with both sick leave and reduced work ability. Only few associations were found between unhealthy lifestyle factors and sick leave or reduced work ability within disease groups.ConclusionLifestyle risk factors were associated with sick leave and reduced work ability. To evaluate these associations further, studies assessing the effect of lifestyle interventions on sick leave and work ability are needed.

Sexual Violence as a Key Predictor of Depressive Symptoms in Women: Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families

2022 ◽  
pp. 107780122110680
Author(s):  
Young-taek Kim ◽  
Chiyoung Cha ◽  
Mi-ran Lee
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Longitudinal Survey ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Poor Health Status

The purpose of this study was to identify the influence of violence on depressive symptoms in women. We analyzed panel data from the Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families ( n  =  6,632). Exposure to sexual violence was a significant predictor of the onset of depressive symptoms. After adjusting for all covariates, other predictors included the perception of a poor or very poor health status than normal and participants in their 40s and 50s versus participants younger than 40 years. Assessing exposure to sexual violence might be beneficial for evaluating depressive symptoms in women who are newly diagnosed with depression.

scholarly journals Frailty Indexed Classification of Bangladeshi Older Adults’ Physio-psychosocial Health and Associated Risk Factors- A Cross-sectional Survey Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Meshbahur Rahman ◽  
Mohammad Hamiduzzaman ◽  
Saleha Akter ◽  
Zaki Farhana ◽  
Mohammad Kamal Hossain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background: Frailty is associated with healthy ageing, and it has been identified as a means of measuring older adults’ physio-psychosocial health. We know about the ageing trends and common diseases of older adults living in South Asia, but literature to date does not widely feature their health status based on frailty, especially in Bangladesh. This study aims to understand the prevalence of frailty in Bangladeshi older adults; classify their health status; and investigate associated risk factors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the north-eastern region (i.e. Sylhet City Corporation) of Bangladesh. Four hundred participants aged 55 years and above were randomly selected, attended a health assessment session and completed a multi-indicator survey questionnaire. We developed a 30-indicator Frailty Index (FI30) to assess the participant’s health status and categorized: good health (no-frailty/Fit); slightly poor health (mild frailty); poor health (moderate frailty); and very poor health (severe frailty). Pearson chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis were conducted.Results: The participants’ mean age was 63.6 years, and 61.6% of them were assessed in poor to very poor health (moderate frailty/36.3% - severe frailty/25.3%). The eldest, female and participants from lower family income were found more frailty than their counterparts. Participants aged 70 years and above were more likely (adjusted OR: 4.23, 95 % CI: 2.26–7.92, p < 0.0001) to experience frailty (medical conditions) than the pre-elderly age group (55-59 years). Female participants were more vulnerable (adjusted OR=1.487, 95% CI: 0.84-2.64, p < 0.0174) to frailty (medical conditions) than male. Also, older adults who had higher family income (Income>$473.3) found a lower risk (adjusted OR: 0.294, 95% CI: 0.11-0.76, p<0.011) of frailty (poor health).Conclusion: Our study results confirm the prevalence of frailty-related disorders in Bangladeshi older adults and highlight the importance of targeted clinical and community-led preventive care programs.

DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH STATUS RISK FACTORS IN CHILDBEARING AMONG INDIAN WOMEN. EVIDENCE FROM HOSPITAL DATA FOR THE LATER STAGES OF FERTILITY DECLINE

2000 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
KIRSTY MCNAY
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Fertility Decline ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Low Fertility ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Poor Health Status ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Increase In Risk

Indirect estimates of maternal mortality in India indicate that fertility decline has reduced maternal deaths by reducing the frequency of pregnancy and childbirth. The earlier stages of fertility decline are also likely to have lowered maternal mortality by reducing the risk of pregnancy and childbirth as the proportion of births among risky multiparous, older women declines. However, further fertility decline may well be associated with some increase in risk. Risk will also remain high if the health status of Indian girls and women remains poor. This study uses a sample of maternal deaths and deliveries among patients who survived which occurred in Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat during 1982–1993 to investigate these issues further. The women in the sample have relatively low fertility and represent a fairly late stage of fertility decline. They also have persistently poor health status. Logit regression analysis reveals that although fertility decline is associated with some increase in risk, poor health status is the more important maternal mortality risk factor. Without attention to female health, even childbearing among expectant mothers with low fertility continues to be hazardous.

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