scholarly journals Features of the labour market in the context of European diversity

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-60
Author(s):  
Chlebisz Adam ◽  
Mierzejewski Mateusz
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Financial Situation ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Hours Of Work ◽  
Market Factors ◽  
Employment Rates

Abstract The article presents selected relationships between satisfaction with the financial situation and belonging of the state to the former socialist bloc, and selected labour market factors. Pearson's correlation coefficient, LOG and LOGIT modelling were used to show the European differentiation with labour market factors such as exposure to risk factors, work-related health problems, working in the evenings, number of usual weekly hours of work, employment rates, working at nights, working on Saturdays and long-term unemployment. Key in the differentiation of two groups of countries were the number of usual weekly hours of work, working at nights and working in the evenings. Further analysis of variables enabled the indication of factors such as long-term unemployment, the number of usual weekly hours of work and work-related health problems as determining the level of satisfaction with the financial situation in the countries studied.

Een slechte start en dan?

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Henk-Jan Dirven ◽  
Wouter van der Torre ◽  
Seth van den Bossche
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Data ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Work Situation ◽  
Financial Situation ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Employment Quality

A bad start and what then? The work situation of self-employed entrepreneurs with negative and positive start motives This article assesses the extent to which the quality of labor varies between solo self-employed who set up a business for negative reasons and those who started for positive reasons. A negative reason is, for example, not being able to find a suitable job as an employee; an example of a positive reason is wanting to be self-employed from the very beginning. Quality of labor is measured according to the person's financial situation, security of employment, quality of the working environment and work satisfaction. In the analysis, data are used from the Self-employment Survey conducted by Statistics Netherlands and TNO. Compared to self-employed persons with a positive motivation, those who were negatively motivated show lower performance in terms of their business's financial situation, income position, work-related mental fatigue (burn-out), self-perceived health status, concern about the business's future and the level of satisfaction. However, in absolute terms, the vast majority appear to be satisfied with their work situation, enthusiastic and not intending to quit self-employment.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic, labour market marginalisation and medical characteristics as risk factors for reinfarction and mortality within 1 year after a first acute myocardial infarction: a register-based cohort study of a working age population in Sweden

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e033616
Author(s):  
Mo Wang ◽  
Marjan Vaez ◽  
Thomas Ernst Dorner ◽  
Syed Ghulam Rahman ◽  
Magnus Helgesson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Work Disability ◽  
First Year ◽  
Risk Of Mortality ◽  
All Cause Mortality

ObjectivesResearch covering a wide range of risk factors related to the prognosis during the first year after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is insufficient. This study aimed to investigate whether sociodemographic, labour market marginalisation and medical characteristics before/at AMI were associated with subsequent reinfarction and all-cause mortality.DesignPopulation-based cohort study.ParticipantsThe cohort included 15 069 individuals aged 25–64 years who had a first AMI during 2008–2010.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe outcome measures consisted of reinfarction and all-cause mortality within 1 year following an AMI, which were estimated by univariate and multivariable HRs and 95% CIs by Cox regression.ResultsSociodemographic characteristics such as lower education showed a 1.1-fold and 1.3-fold higher risk for reinfarction and mortality, respectively. Older age was associated with a higher risk of mortality while being born in non-European countries showed a lower risk of mortality. Labour market marginalisation such as previous long-term work disability was associated with a twofold higher risk of mortality. Regarding medical characteristics, ST-elevation myocardial infarction was predictive for reinfarction (HR: 1.14, 95% CI: 1.07 to 1.21) and all-cause mortality (HR: 3.80, 95% CI: 3.08 to 4.68). Moreover, diabetes mellitus, renal insufficiency, stroke, cancer and mental disorders were associated with a higher risk of mortality (range of HRs: 1.24–2.59).ConclusionsSociodemographic and medical risk factors were identified as risk factors for mortality and reinfarction after AMI, including older age, immigration status, somatic and mental comorbidities. Previous long-term work disability and infarction type provide useful information for predicting adverse outcomes after AMI during the first year, particularly for mortality.

Can work make you mentally ill? A systematic meta-review of work-related risk factors for common mental health problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel B Harvey ◽  
Matthew Modini ◽  
Sadhbh Joyce ◽  
Josie S Milligan-Saville ◽  
Leona Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Meta Review ◽  
Common Mental Health Problems

ERGONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE HANDLING OF FIBRE INSULATOR SHEETS CUTTING

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Loo Huck-Soo ◽  
Nor Hayati Saad ◽  
Amirul Abdul Rashid ◽  
Noriah Yusoff ◽  
Mohd. Ridhwan Mohammed Redza
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Manufacturing Plant ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Back Rest

This paper gives emphasis to an ergonomics study conducted in a fibre insulation bay of a medium-sized air handler manufacturing plant. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and other health problems in the fibre insulator sheets cutting operations were closely looked into. Unstructured interviews were initially conducted to uncover the underlying problems, while Direct Observation (DO) and Participative Assessment (PA) methods were utilized to identify ergonomics risk factors. Ergonomics interventions by means of real life experiments were implemented. These included 1) providing semi leather gloves to replace cotton hand gloves, 2) providing plastic chairs with back rest for occasional sitting, and 3) installing a fiberglass rolling mechanism for fiberglass cutting on table top. Post survey incorporating both DO and PA methods was subsequently conducted to gauge its effectiveness in minimizing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and other health problems. This action-oriented study finally produced fruitful results which includedinsignificant low back pain and legs ache, minimized hand irritation sensations, relieved tiredness of operators, reduced nose irritation, eye itchiness, sore throat and dizziness. 

scholarly journals Long-Term Effects of Childhood Cancer Treatment on Dentition and Oral Health: A Dentist Survey Study from the DCCSS LATER 2 Study

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 5264
Author(s):  
Juliette Stolze ◽  
Kim C. E. Vlaanderen ◽  
Frederique C. E. D. Holtbach ◽  
Jop C. Teepen ◽  
Leontien C. M. Kremer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Short Root ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of and independent risk factors for long-term effects of childhood cancer treatment on the dentition and oral health in childhood cancer survivors (CCSs). Methods: This cross-sectional study is part of the Dutch Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (DCCSS) LATER 2. CCSs were diagnosed with cancer between 1963 and 2001. This study focuses on survey data of 154 CCSs on whom information about their oral health was received from their dentists (71.3%). Descriptive statistics and univariable and multivariable Poisson regression analyses were performed to determine the association between treatment characteristics and oral health data. Results: Of the study group, 36.3% had at least one DDD. The most prevalent DDDs were short-root anomaly (14.6%), agenesis (14.3%), and microdontia (13.6%). Risk factors for at least one DDD were younger age at diagnosis (<3 years) and dose-dependent alkylating agent therapy. Conclusions: This study provides more insight into risk factors for oral health problems in Dutch CCSs. This information is essential in order to improve early detection, prevention, dental care, and quality of life. Further studies are needed in order to better define dose-related radiotherapy exposure of the developing teeth in correlation with oral health problems.

scholarly journals Work-Related Psychosocial Risk Factors for Long-Term Sick Leave

2014 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 787-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilie Aagestad ◽  
Håkon A. Johannessen ◽  
Tore Tynes ◽  
Hans Magne Gravseth ◽  
Tom Sterud
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Psychosocial Risk Factors ◽  
Psychosocial Risk ◽  
Work Related

scholarly journals Study protocol: the Norwegian Triple-S Cohort Study - establishing a longitudinal health survey of children and adolescents with experiences of maltreatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktor Schønning ◽  
Anders Dovran ◽  
Mari Hysing ◽  
Gertrud Sofie Hafstad ◽  
Kristin Stokke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
And Coping

Abstract Background Child maltreatment is prevalent and associated with both short- and long-term health problems. Previous studies have established child maltreatment as a risk factor for a wide range of problems over the life course such as mental- and somatic health problems, self-harm, alcohol- and drug abuse and decreased work-life participation. Still, there are few large and well-conducted longitudinal studies focusing on describing prevalence and identifying risk factors and long-term consequences of child maltreatment. The purpose of the current study is to recruit a large number of children and adolescents exposed to maltreatment and follow them long-term. Methods/design The current study is a longitudinal cohort study and will use a multi-informant design (child/adolescent, caregiver, and administrative data). Participants will be recruited from the Stine Sofie Centre (SSC), a learning and coping centre for children and adolescents (≤18 years) exposed to maltreatment, which includes physical and emotional abuse, neglect and/or sexual abuse. Questionnaire-based assessments from self-reports (as well as parent-reports) will be carried out at regular time intervals throughout their lives, on topics such as abuse, negative life events, mental and somatic health problems, resilience and coping, satisfaction with health services, social-, family-, and school function, as well as self-harm and substance abuse. Participants will be assessed upon entry to the centre and followed up annually until they reach 18 years and bi-annually after. Given written consent, participants’ responses will be linked to relevant national registries in order to examine predictive factors and important outcomes in terms of subsequent health, education, criminal records and work affiliation. Discussion This study will examine short- and long-term consequences of child maltreatment across a range of health-related outcomes in a longitudinal perspective. Results from the current study might have implications for the development of preventive and intervention programs related to child maltreatment and the organization and follow-up of the services these children receive. The current study will hopefully contribute with knowledge of risk-factors, short- and long-term health-related and other issues that can contribute to practices aimed at improving the overall life-course for children and adolescents who have experienced childhood maltreatment.

Long-term assessment of upper arm posture and motion and their association with discomfort perceived symptoms among bakery workers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davood Afshari ◽  
Iman Dianat ◽  
Leila Joudaknia ◽  
Maryam Nourollahi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Exposure Level ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Physical Exposure ◽  
Shoulder Region

Abstract Background The highest prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among bakery workers is reported in the shoulder region. Awkward shoulder postures have been suggested to be a cause of shoulder discomfort in bakery workers. This study aimed at long-term assessment of upper arm posture and motion and their association with discomfort perceived symptoms among bakery workers. The results of this study are expected to have an effective role in identifying risk factors in order to provide appropriate strategies for preventing shoulder disorders in bakery workers. Methods In this study, fifty seven bakers of the three types of bread baking systems (sangak, taftoon and tanoori baking systems), were randomly selected. The self-reported severity and frequency of shoulder discomfort perceived by workers were recorded. Working postures and movements of the shoulders during work were continuously recorded with inclinometry measurements during three hours. Results Results suggest bakery workers, especially sangak bakers, may be exposed to high physical exposure levels. A significant correlation were found between perceived discomfort intensity on VAS scales for the right and left shoulder angles (50th) among bakers in sangak baking system (p≤0.005). Percentage of time spent with the upper arm right elevated more than 60° was significantly correlated with perception of shoulder discomfort for all bakery workers (p≤0.05). Angular velocity was significantly negatively correlated with perceived discomfort intensity for both upper arms (p≤0.005). Conclusions Study findings suggest, in addition to high physical exposure level, poor workstation design and inappropriate hand tools may be the main risk factors for developing disorders in the shoulder regions among bakers. Our results can provide more informed decisions with respect to both engineering (e.g. ergonomic workstation and equipment design) and administrative (e.g. work organization) control strategies.

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