scholarly journals A comparative study of the work-family conflicts prevalence, its sociodemographic, family, and work attributes, and its relation to the self-reported health status in Japanese and Egyptian civil workers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omnyh Abd El Latif ◽  
Ehab Eshak ◽  
Eman Mahfouz ◽  
Hiroyasu Iso ◽  
Hiroshi Yatsuya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Japanese Women ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Family Conflicts ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Family And Work ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Work Family

Abstract Background Cross-cultural studies studying work-family conflicts (W_F_Cs) are scarce. We compared the prevalence of W_F_Cs, factors predicting it, and its association with self-rated health between Japan and Egypt. Methods Among 4862 Japanese and 3111 Egyptian civil workers who were recruited by a convenience sample in 2018/2019 and reported self-rated health status, we assessed the W_F_Cs by the Midlife Development in the US (MIDUS) and attributed it, by linear regression analyses, to sociodemographic, family, and work variables, and assessed its gender- and country-specific associations with self-rated health by logistic regression analyses. Results W_F_Cs were more prevalent in Egyptian than Japanese women (23.7% vs. 18.2%) and men (19.1% vs. 10.5%), while poor self-rated health was more prevalent in Japanese than Egyptians (19.3% and 17.3% vs. 16.9% and 5.5%). In both genders of countries, longer working hours, shift work, and overtime work predicted higher scores of the work-to-family conflict (WFC). In contrast, single status predicted lower scores of the family-to-work conflict (FWC). Living with children, fathers, or alone in Japan, while education in Egypt was associated with the conflicts. The OR (95% CI) for poor self-reported health among those with the strong, in reference to weak W_F_Cs, was 4.28 (2.91-6.30) and 6.01 (4.50-8.01) in Japanese women and men and was 2.46 (1.75-3.47) and 3.11 (1.67-5.80) in Egyptian women and men. Conclusions Japanese and Egyptian civil workers have different prevalence and correlated factors of W_F_Cs and self-rated health. W_F_Cs were associated in a dose-response pattern with poor-self-rated health civil workers of both countries.

scholarly journals Effect of Work–Family Conflict, Psychological Job Demand, and Job Control on the Health Status of Nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3540
Author(s):  
Li-Chung Pien ◽  
Wan‐Ju Cheng ◽  
Kuei-Ru Chou ◽  
Li-Chiu Lin
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Job Control ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Work Shifts ◽  
Work Family

Work–family conflicts (WFCs) are common in the healthcare sector and pose significant health risks to healthcare workers. This study examined the effect of WFCs on the health status and nurses’ leaving intentions in Taiwan. A self-administered questionnaire was used to survey 200 female nurses’ experiences of WFC from a regional hospital. Data on psychosocial work conditions, including work shifts, job control, psychological job demands, and workplace justice, were collected. Health conditions were measured using the Beck Depression Inventory-II and self-rated health. Leaving intentions were measured using a self-developed questionnaire. The participants’ average work experience was 6.79 (Standard Deviation (SD) = 5.26) years, their highest educational level was university, and work shifts were mostly night and rotating shifts. Approximately 75.5% of nurses perceived high levels of WFCs. Leaving intentions were correlated with WFCs (r = 0.350, p < 0.01) and psychological work demands (r = 0.377, p < 0.01). After adjusting for age, educational level, and work characteristics, high levels of WFCs were associated with poor self-rated health, and depression, but not associated with high leaving intentions. Nurses’ experiences of high levels of WFCs greatly affected their health status.

Sleep quality mediates the relationship between work-family conflicts and the self-perceived health status among hospital nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 381-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shun-Yi Cheng ◽  
Pi-Chu Lin ◽  
Yu-Kai Chang ◽  
Yen-Kuang Lin ◽  
Pi-Hsia Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
The Self ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Family Conflicts ◽  
Work Family ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Physical and Psychological Factors Associated with Poor Self-Reported Health Status in Older Adults with Falls

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiyeon Kim ◽  
Mikyong Byun ◽  
Moonho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Hearing Impairments ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Physical Tests ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Self Reported Health Status ◽  
Poor Nutrition

Background: Previous studies have proposed various physical tests for screening fall risk in older adults. However, older adults may have physical or cognitive impairments that make testing difficult. This study describes the differences in individual, physical, and psychological factors between adults in good and poor self-rated health statuses. Further, we identified the physical or psychological factors associated with self-rated health by controlling for individual variables. Methods: Data from a total of 1577 adults aged 65 years or over with a history of falls were analyzed, using the 2017 National Survey of Older Persons in South Korea. Self-reported health status was dichotomized as good versus poor using the 5-point Likert question: “poor” (very poor and poor) and “good” (fair, good, and very good). Results: Visual/hearing impairments, ADL/IADL restriction, poor nutrition, and depression were more frequently observed in the group with poor self-rated health. Multivariable logistic regression revealed that poor self-reported health was significantly associated with hearing impairments (OR: 1.51, 95% CI 1.12–2.03), ADL limitation (OR: 1.77, 95% CI 1.11–2.81), IADL limitation (OR: 2.27, 95% CI 1.68–3.06), poor nutrition (OR: 1.36, 95% CI 1.05–1.77), and depression (OR 3.77, 95% CI 2.81–5.06). Conclusions: Auditory impairment, ADL/IADL limitations, poor nutrition, and depression were significantly associated with poor self-reported health. A self-rated health assessment could be an alternative tool for older adults who are not able to perform physical tests.

scholarly journals The Impact of Work Time on Work Family Conflicts: A Study of Nurses in a Leading Hospital in Central Province Sri Lanka

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
H. M. S. V. Silva ◽  
D.M.K.M.K. Dissanayake
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Role Theory ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Central Province ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Family Conflicts ◽  
Work Time ◽  
Work Family ◽  
The Impact

The main purpose of the study was to identify whether work time impact on work family conflicts of nurses in a leading hospital of central province in Sri Lanka. It is generally accepted that work Schedules including shift work, night shifts, unpredictable hours, and long number of working hours constitute major work related conflicts based on Role theory and JD-R theory. Thus, problem of this study is to identify the impact of work time on work family conflicts of nurses in central province of Sri Lanka. The study was quantitative and a cross-sectional survey design was followed. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. Convenience sampling technique was applied to select the sample, and the final sample consisted of 144 nurses from a leading hospital in central province. The data was analyzed using the computer based statistical data analysis package, SPSS(Statistical Package for Social Science)English version 20 and Correlation and Regression analysis used as analytical tools. Findings of the study revealed that there is an impact from work time on work family conflicts. Further the dimensions of the work time, Number of working hours and Work schedule impact on work family conflicts of nurses in the selected hospital in central province. It was concluded that there is a positive impact of work time on work family conflicts of nurses. Further, this study supported the managers of apparel firm to get strategic steps to increase organizational effectiveness of their organizations. Nurses are to be provided with greater choice in the number and times of shifts to be worked, with local management oversight to ensure fairness and equity in shift allocation across life stages. Traditional shift hours and patterns and work starting and finishing times should be systematically reviewed, and where necessary and feasible, adjusted to provide a better fit between work, childcare and school hours.

scholarly journals Health Outcome Priorities of Older Adults with Advanced CKD and Concordance with Their Nephrology Providers’ Perceptions

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 2870-2878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah J. Ramer ◽  
Natalie N. McCall ◽  
Cassianne Robinson-Cohen ◽  
Edward D. Siew ◽  
Huzaifah Salat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Outcome ◽  
Health Status ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Individual Health ◽  
Stage 4 ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Self Reported Health Status

BackgroundOlder adults with advanced CKD have significant pain, other symptoms, and disability. To help ensure that care is consistent with patients’ values, nephrology providers should understand their patients’ priorities when they make clinical recommendations.MethodsPatients aged ≥60 years with advanced (stage 4 or 5) non–dialysis-dependent CKD receiving care at a CKD clinic completed a validated health outcome prioritization tool to ascertain their health outcome priorities. For each patient, the nephrology provider completed the same health outcome prioritization tool. Patients also answered questions to self-rate their health and completed an end-of-life scenarios instrument. We examined the associations between priorities and self-reported health status and between priorities and acceptance of common end-of-life scenarios, and also measured concordance between patients’ priorities and providers’ perceptions of priorities.ResultsAmong 271 patients (median age 71 years), the top health outcome priority was maintaining independence (49%), followed by staying alive (35%), reducing pain (9%), and reducing other symptoms (6%). Nearly half of patients ranked staying alive as their third or fourth priority. There was no relationship between patients’ self-rated health status and top priority, but acceptance of some end-of-life scenarios differed significantly between groups with different top priorities. Providers’ perceptions about patients’ top health outcome priorities were correct only 35% of the time. Patient-provider concordance for any individual health outcome ranking was similarly poor.ConclusionsNearly half of older adults with advanced CKD ranked maintaining independence as their top heath outcome priority. Almost as many ranked being alive as their last or second-to-last priority. Nephrology providers demonstrated limited knowledge of their patients’ priorities.

scholarly journals Patient reported health status and cardiovascular risk factors in a remote area of South America: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A E Holm ◽  
L Gomes ◽  
K O Lima ◽  
L O Matos ◽  
A Wegener ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Health Status ◽  
South America ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Reported Health

Abstract Background Several studies have indicated that self-perception of health is related to cardiovascular disease. Despite cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in South America, the relationship between patient reported health and cardiovascular risk is sparsely explored, specifically in indigenous areas. Purpose We assessed if self-rated health is associated with cardiovascular risk factors in a remote area in South America. Methods We included participants by cluster-randomization of community health care clinics from June to December 2020. Sociodemographic variables and information on cardiovascular risk factors were collected by questionnaires and physical examination. All participants rated their present health status according to the validated EQ5D-VAS instrument, ranging from 0 (worst) to 100 (best). Results A total of 492 participants (mean age 41±15 years; 38% men) were included. The mean value of self-rated health was 80 (range 0 to 100) and the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors were: Hypertension (19%), hypercholesterolemia (15%), smoking (37%), low intake of vegetables (defined as &lt;3 times per week; 54%), no sport activity (62%), diabetes (6%) and obesity (24%). In logistic regression models adjusted for sex, age and socioeconomic status, higher self-rated health was significantly associated with lower risk of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoking, obesity and greater vegetable intake (P&lt;0.05; Figure 1). No association was found with sport activity or diabetes. The total number of cardiovascular risk factors increased with lower self-rated health (beta = 0.100 [0.04 to 0.15], P&lt;0.001 per 10 decrease in self-reported health). Conclusion Self-rated health was significantly associated with a greater burden of cardiovascular risk factors and may influence ideal cardiovascular health. Future studies should assess if patient reported health status constitutes an independent risk factor for heart disease in this specific population, and studies elucidating gaps on self-perception of cardiovascular health are encouraged. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): The Independent Research Fund Denmark

Work-family conflicts and self-rated health among middle-aged municipal employees in finland

2006 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 276-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torsten Winter ◽  
Eva Roos ◽  
Ossi Rahkonen ◽  
Pekka Martikainen ◽  
Eero Lahelma
Keyword(s):  
Middle Aged ◽  
Family Conflicts ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Municipal Employees ◽  
Work Family

Gender Differences in the Relationship between Housing, Socioeconomic Status, and Self-Reported Health Status

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 177-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Dunn ◽  
Jennifer D. Walker ◽  
Jennifer Graham ◽  
Christina B. Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Self Reported Health Status ◽  
Household Crowding ◽  
Fair Poor

Abstract This study investigates gender differences in housing, socioeconomic status, and self-reported health status. The analysis focuses on the social and economic dimensions of housing, such as demand, control, material aspects (affordability, type of dwelling) and meaningful aspects (pride in dwelling, home as a refuge) of everyday life in the domestic environment. A random sample, crosssectional telephone survey was administered in the city of Vancouver, Canada in June 1999 (n = 650). Survey items included measures of material and meaningful dimensions of housing, housing satisfaction, and standard measures of socioeconomic status and social support. The main outcome measure was self-reported health (excellent/very good/good vs. fair/poor). A three-stage analysis provides an overall picture of the sample characteristics for male and female respondents, detects significant relations between individual and housing characteristics and self-rated health status, and investigates male-female differences in the factors associated with fair/poor self-rated health. In multivariate analyses, a small number of socioeconomic dimensions of housing were associated with self-rated health status for women. For men, only one attribute of housing was associated with self-rated health: crowding was positively related to poor health, contradicting expectations and the findings for women. The self-reported strain of housework was unrelated to self-rated health for men, bot strongly related to poor health for women. For men and women, satisfaction with social activities increased the likelihood of reporting better health. Future research should focus on the health effects of geodered differences in domestic and paid work, and on home and family roles and the interaction among gender, household crowding, and health.

Entwicklung und Validierung der Trierer Kurzskala zur Messung von Work-Life Balance (TKS-WLB)

Diagnostica ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Syrek ◽  
Claudia Bauer-Emmel ◽  
Conny Antoni ◽  
Jens Klusemann
Keyword(s):  
Family Conflict ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Family Conflicts ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Reliabilität Und Validität ◽  
Work Family

Zusammenfassung. In diesem Beitrag wird die Trierer Kurzskala zur Messung von Work-Life Balance vorgestellt. Sie ermöglicht eine globale, richtungsfreie und in ihrem Aufwand ökonomische Möglichkeit zur Erfassung von Work-Life Balance. Die Struktur der Skala wurde anhand zweier Stichproben sowie einem zusätzlich erhobenen Fremdbild untersucht. Die Ergebnisse der Konstruktvalidierung bestätigten die einfaktorielle Struktur der Skala. Die interne Konsistenz der Skala erwies sich in beiden Studien als gut. Zudem konnte die empirische Trennbarkeit der Trierer Work-Life Balance Skala gegenüber einem gängigen Instrument zur Messung des Work-Family Conflicts ( Carlson, Kacmar & Williams, 2000 ) belegt werden. Im Hinblick auf die Kriteriumsvalidität der Skala wurden die angenommenen Zusammenhänge zu arbeits-, nicht-arbeits- sowie stressbezogenen Outcome-Variablen nachgewiesen. Die Eignung der Trierer Work-Life Balance Kurzskala zeigt sich auch daran, dass die Korrelationen zwischen den erhobenen Outcome-Variablen und dem Work-Family Conflict und denen der Trierer Work-Life Balance Skala ähnlich waren. Überdies vermochte die Trierer Work-Life Balance Skala über die Dimensionen des Work-Family Conflicts hinaus inkrementelle Varianz in den Outcome-Variablen aufzuklären. Insgesamt sprechen damit die Ergebnisse beider Stichproben für die Reliabilität und Validität der Trierer Work-Life Balance Kurzskala.

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