Comparison of work-related traffic crashes between male taxi drivers aged ≥65 years and <65 years in South Korea

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 369-380
Author(s):  
Dong Seok Shin ◽  
Byung Yong Jeong ◽  
Myoung Hwan Park
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Weather Condition ◽  
Body Part ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Traffic Crashes ◽  
Taxi Drivers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Road Type

BACKGROUND: The percentage of drivers aged ≥65 years among all Korean taxi drivers has risen sharply from 3.2% in 2006 to 22.0% in 2016. OBJECTIVE: This study compared the characteristics of work-related traffic crashes between male taxi drivers aged ≥65 years and <65 years. METHODS: Using the national compensation data of South Korea, 586 injured male taxi drivers were analyzed based on driver-related (work experience, company size, employment status, injured body part, and injury type) and crash-related factors (time and day of the crash, weather condition, road type, violation and drowsiness) by age group. RESULTS: For the injured drivers aged ≥65, percentages of the crashes related to some factors were lower than those of the drivers aged <65 years: at night (55.2% vs. 64.0%), on rainy or snowy day (7.8% vs. 21.3%), on straight road (40.5% vs 50.9%) and on the expressway (6.9% vs. 13.0%). However, the percentage of the crashes related to a violation for the injured drivers aged ≥65 years (23.3%) was higher than that of the drivers aged <65 years (13.4%). Furthermore, the taxi drivers aged ≥65 years had a higher death rate (14.7%) than the drivers aged <65 years (8.5%). CONCLUSIONS: The results can be useful for injury prevention policies and guidelines for elderly taxi drivers such as strengthened qualification tests for the aged drivers and improvement of the working environment.

An Examination of Variables Related to Student Employment in Campus Recreation Programs

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E. Johnson ◽  
Ashlee N. Kaiser ◽  
Robert J. Bell
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
The United States ◽  
Student Employment ◽  
First Year ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Ability To Work ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Student Employees

Previous literature on student employment within campus recreation departments has focused on a variety of work-related factors, but has been limited by examining single institutions. The current study extended this area of research by examining 290 recreation student employees at 11 institutions located throughout the United States to determine how important five work-related variables were to student employment. Results indicated all variables were rated high in importance, but ability to work around class schedules was most important. Results also indicated that females believe pay rate is more important than males, first year employees do not desire supervisory roles as much as students with more work experience, and students who have supervisory responsibilities find these roles more important than students without such roles. These results can be used by recreation administrators to better understand the priorities of their employees, which ultimately could impact quality of work.

scholarly journals Post-COVID Strategies Based on Clinical Dentistry in South Korea

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
John Hyunbaek Ahn ◽  
John Hyunbaek Ahn ◽  
Susan Power
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Dental Procedures

Introduction: The United Kingdom is in the process of gradually lifting the lockdown, and a lot of uncertainties and concerns exist in the field of dentistry in terms of clinical management of patients due to the high risk of work-related transmission. Learning from the strategies of clinical dental practice in other countries may help in the development of national recommendations. Aims: South Korea managed to contain COVID-19 without full-scale lockdown. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of clinical practice of dentistry and orthodontics in South Korea and compare it with information from other countries throughout the world. Design: An anonymous 21-item questionnaire covering post-COVID strategies was sent to the orthodontic departments of eleven University Dental Hospitals in South Korea for completion. Results: Three of the eleven hospitals completed the survey. All hospitals provided information on their post-COVID strategies in terms of staff and patient considerations, clinical working environment, clinical arrangements, dental procedures, personal protective equipment and disinfection. Conclusion: The current evidence on COVID-19 is limited and the risk of its transmission through aerosol generating procedures is still unclear. In the meantime, robust post-COVID strategies must be in place in order to minimize the risk of spread.

scholarly journals Exposure to Adverse Social Behavior in the Workplace and Sickness Presenteeism among Korean Workers: The Mediating Effects of Musculoskeletal Disorders

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sookja Choi ◽  
Yunjeong Yi ◽  
Jiyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Sickness Presenteeism ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Health Related

Adverse social behavior (ASB) by colleagues or superiors in the workplace is considered highly stressful for workers in South Korea. The authors investigate the mechanism by which ASB reduces productivity (measured in terms of sickness presenteeism (SP)), by examining the potential mediating role of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). All data are derived from the fourth Korean Working Conditions Survey, which investigated a representative sample of the working population. The authors analyze their general characteristics (age, gender, income, and education), work-related factors (job type, occupational ergonomic risk, job resource, employment contract, work schedule, working hour, and job demand), and health-related factors (self-rated health and MSDs). The authors use a two-step regression analysis to estimate the direct effect of ASB on SP and the indirect effect of SP via MSDs. The authors find that MSDs mediate 16.7% of the total effect of ASB on SP. When employment type and job conditions are considered, the role of the mediating variable in the group with a permanent contract, no shift or night work, and high working time is greater than the counterpart of each variable. Various strategies are needed to address MSDs according to the working environment, which might help limit the negative impact of ASB on SP.

scholarly journals Awareness and Work-Related Factors Associated with Scrub Typhus: A Case-Control Study from South Korea

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong-Seob Kim ◽  
Dilaram Acharya ◽  
Kwan Lee ◽  
Seok-Ju Yoo ◽  
Ji-Hyuk Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Scrub Typhus ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Control Study

Influence of health, lifestyle, working conditions, and sociodemography on early retirement among nurses: The Danish Nurse Cohort Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Friis ◽  
Ola Ekholm ◽  
Yrsa A. Hundrup ◽  
Erik B. Obel ◽  
Morten Grønbæk
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Early Retirement ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Health Lifestyle ◽  
High Workload ◽  
Health Related

Aims: The aim of the study was to analyze the relationship between health, lifestyle, work-related and sociodemographic factors, and older nurses' exit from the labor market to Post-Employment Wage (PEW). PEW is an early retirement scheme to make it possible for workers to retire at the age of 60. Methods: The study was based on 5,538 nurses in the age of 51—59 who in 1993 completed a questionnaire on health, lifestyle, working environment, and sociodemographic factors. The survey information was combined with longitudinal data from the Danish Integrated Database for Labor Market Research compiled by Statistics Denmark. The follow-up period was from 1993 to 2002. Results: Nurses who had poor self-rated health were more likely to join PEW compared with nurses who considered their health as good (HR 1.28, 95% CI 1.16— 1.41). Low job influence, high workload, and physical job demands only marginally increased the probability of retiring. Nurses who have relatively low gross incomes had an increased probability of entering PEW compared with nurses with relatively high gross incomes (HR 1.60, CI 1.43—1.79). Having a spouse increased the probability of joining PEW, especially having a spouse who had retired or was unemployed. Conclusions: The retirement age among nurses is influenced by a number of sociodemographic, work-related, and health-related factors. Poor health, low income, living outside the Copenhagen area, being married, having a spouse who is outside the labor force, and working in the daytime are all predictors of early retirement among nurses. Poor working environment only marginally increased the probability of retiring early.

scholarly journals Migration intentions among Polish physicians - the profile of a potential migrant

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Domagała ◽  
K Dubas-Jakóbczyk
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Workforce Planning ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Physician Satisfaction ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
On Line ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background Polish physicians migration has become a subject of interest in the context of current shortage of medical staff. The exact scale of migration is unknown due to insufficient data. The main goals of the study were to: 1) evaluate the scale of migration intentions among doctors working in Polish hospitals, 2) identify the key predictors and barriers of migration, 3) investigate an association between doctors satisfaction and their tendency to migrate. Methods A quantitative, on-line survey of doctors working in Polish hospitals was conducted between March and June, 2018. 15 cross-nationally distributed hospitals (7 general, 5 specialist, 3 university) were included in the study. The statistical analyses included: associations between the intention to migrate and demographic characteristics as well as work-related variables and overall satisfaction. Simple and multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine which variables are significant predictors of the intention to migrate. Results 1.003 questionnaires were analyzed (response rate: 38%). 273 respondents declared the intention to migrate, including 45 (4.5%) answering ‘definitely yes’ and 228 (22.7%) ‘probably yes’. Men more often considered the option to migrate: 5.2% answered ‘definitely yes’ and 26.3% ‘probably yes’ in comparison to 3.7% and 19.0% respectively for females (p = 0.02). Childless physicians more often considered the option to migrate than those with kids (9.0% answered ‘definitely yes’ and 33.1% ‘rather yes’ vs 2.4% and 17.8%, respectively, p &lt; 0.001). Almost 62% of doctors with the intention to migrate considered a temporary stay abroad. 70% of respondents indicated ‘leaving family’ as main migration barrier. Conclusions The intention to migrate is related to socio-demographic factors (gender, age, marital status, having children) and work-related factors (work experience, working hours). The intention to migrate is negatively related to physician satisfaction. Key messages The main reasons for the intention to migrate are: higher earnings abroad, better working conditions, the ability to achieve better work-life balance and better training opportunities. In Poland a holistic, systemic approach to health workforce planning should be implemented, including monitoring migration trends and improving working conditions.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction of U.A.E. Dental Practitioners

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (03) ◽  
pp. 354-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fajer S. Al-Buainain ◽  
Asma A. Alzarouni ◽  
Hissa A. Alshamsi ◽  
Arwa H. Arab ◽  
Fares Bader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Overall Job Satisfaction

Abstract Objective The study aims to analyze job satisfaction among registered clinical dentists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and also to explore satisfaction with different work environmental factors and relate them to overall job satisfaction. Materials and Methods A survey modified from the American Dental Association version of job satisfaction published in 2013 to 2014, was given to 197 licensed dentists in Dubai and Sharjah cities in the UAE. The questionnaire included four main sections, in addition to the demographic factors questions. All questions were answered using the 5-point Likert scale. The only exception was the comfortability in the working environment which was answered using a 3-point Likert scale. Statistical Analysis Categorical data were presented as frequencies and percentages, and data were analyzed using means and standard deviations. Regression analysis was performed with overall job satisfaction as the dependent variable and seven aspects of satisfaction with work and individual characteristics as the independent variables. An α level of 0.05 was used for tests of statistical significance. Results The overall job satisfaction of dentists working in the UAE is high compared with other countries. Highest satisfaction was related to the relationship with patients, colleagues, and staff. On the other hand, the least satisfaction was linked to the opportunity for part-time work and benefits package. There were no significant differences between male and female participants regarding all work-related factors apart from autonomy. However, private sector dentists had a higher level of satisfaction compared with the public sector in many work-related factors. Conclusion There are various dimensions that collectively influence the level of overall job satisfaction. Difference existing between the levels of job satisfaction among private and public sector dentists and between male and female dentists need to be addressed to increase the level of job satisfaction among UAE dentists and thus improve all dental care system.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress of Special Education Teachers in the Context of the Person-Environment Relationship

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 300-309
Author(s):  
Olufemi T. Adigun ◽  
Faizat A. Tijani ◽  
Dumisani R. Nzima ◽  
Raveenthiran Vivekanantharasa
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Relationship Of

Background: The teachers of learners with special needs are confronted with higher demands, enormous challenges and low reward or motivation. Hence, stress among the teachers is inevitable with a resultant effect on behavioural and learning outcomes of learners with special needs. Unfortunately, factors that contribute to perceived stress among teachers of learners with special needs, particularly in Southwest Nigeria, are yet to be established. Objective: To establish the relationship of some personal and environment-related factors as determinants of stress among teachers of learners with special needs. Methods: A total of 118 participants were randomly selected from special schools in South west Nigeria. A descriptive survey of both a quantitative and qualitative research design was adopted. Based on the person-environment fit theory, four research questions were raised and answered. A structured questionnaire and semi-structured interview were used for data collection. Quantitative data were analysed with descriptive statistics and inferential statistics at a 0.05 level of significance, while qualitative data were thematically analysed. Results: The study found a significant positive relationship between the student-teacher relationship and perceived stress and an inverse relationship of work experience and work motivation with perceived stress among the participants. An unfavourable working environment and lack of motivation were identified by the participants as major sources of stress. Conclusion: The study concluded that work environment-related factors triggered stress among teachers of learners with special needs.

scholarly journals Pekerjaan, Nonpekerjaan, dan Psikologi Sosial sebagai Penyebab Kelelahan Operator Alat Berat di Industi Pertambangan Batu Bara

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Indri Hapsari Susilowati ◽  
Ridwan Zahdi Syaaf ◽  
Chandra Satrya ◽  
Hendra Hendra ◽  
Baiduri Baiduri
Keyword(s):  
Working Environment ◽  
Dump Truck ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Risk Area ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Mining Sites ◽  
Work Related ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
Heavy Equipment

Kelelahan merupakan salah satu faktor penyebab kecelakaan transportasi, ditandai dengan menurunnya kinerja fisik dan mental yang mengakibatkan kurangnya kewaspadaan karena rasa kantuk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor risiko dan faktor pendukung kelelahan pada operator alat berat. Penelitian dilakukan pada operator alat berat di 3 tambang batubara di Kalimantan (2 area di Kalimantan Timur dan 1 area di Kalimantan Selatan), melibatkan 353 operator alat berat yang bekerja dengan 3 sif. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa keluhan kelelahan semakin tinggi dengan meningkatnya usia, lama kerja, dan kerja pada sif 3 (malam hari). Kelelahan paling banyak dirasakan oleh operator dump truck (bagian hauling) yang dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor pekerjaan (postur saat bekerja, faktor variasi pekerjaan, beban kerja dan vigilance) dan faktor-faktor bukan pekerjaan (kondisi medan atau area tambang yang berisiko, penerangan yang kurang pada malam hari, dan rute yang selalu berubah). Faktor lainnya berkaitan dengan masalah sosial-psikologis, baik yang berhubungan dengan pekerjaan maupun lingkungan kerja, seperti waktu istirahat, standar gaji yang belum memadai, pengaturan jadwal cuti yang sering tidak jelas, dan masalah karier. Disimpulkan, secara umum kelelahan meningkat dengan bertambahnya usia dan lama kerja, dengan kelelahan yang lebih besar pada pekerja sif 3. Umumnya, penurunan waktu reaksi pekerja sif malam lebih besar daripada waktu reaksi pekerja sif siang.Fatigue is one of the causes of transportation accidents, characterized by reduced physical and mental performance resulting in reduced alertness due to drowsiness. The present study was to determine the risk factors and contributing factors of fatigue suffered by heavy equipment operators. The study was conducted at three coal mining sites in Kalimantan (2 areas in East Kalimantan and 1 area in South Kalimantan) involving 353 heavy equipment operators who work in shifts. It was found that fatigue complaint is higher by older age, longer work, and work at shift 3 (night time). The fatigue is mostly complained by dump truck (hauling part) operators which was influenced by work-related factors (work posture, job variety, workload, vigilance) and non-work related factors (terrain or mine risk area, lack of lighting at night, and route track which is always changed). Another factors related with socio-psychological factors, either related with job or working environment, such as adequacy of rest time, remuneration system, leave system, and insecure career. It is concluded that in general the fatigues were increased as the worker ages were older and longer duration of work, with higher fatigues were suffered at shift 3. Generally, reduced reaction time among shift 3 workers is higher than that those of daytime shift.

scholarly journals Occupation-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathangi Kumar ◽  
Keerthilatha M Pai ◽  
Ravindranath Vineetha
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Patient Positioning ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Dental Professionals

Background and aim. Dentists are exposed to a wide range of work-related factors that may result in various occupational diseases of which musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of MSDs among dental professionals of our institution and to compare the prevalence of MSDs among the various dental specialists. Methods. A self-administered questionnaire, which included basic demographic details, work experience in dentistry, and work profile related questions along with the Standard Nordic Questionnaire, was administered to the study participants. Statistical analysis for the data obtained was performed using SPSS Version 16.0 (Chicago, SPSS Inc.). The  chi-square test was applied to test the association between MSD and variables such as gender, designation, type of dentistry and usage of computers. The Mann Whitney U test was used to assess the relationship between MSD and age, experience, sick leave, number of patients attended per day. A p-value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results. 151 subjects participated in the study, and the prevalence of MSD in the last 12 months among dental professionals was 58.3% (88 out of 151 subjects). The most common site affected by MSD was the neck (66.7%). Also, it was noted that among various dental specialists, the Endodontists suffered the maximum (88.02%) musculoskeletal pain. Fifty individuals (33.11%) suffered from pain in multiple sites. Conclusion. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and pain can be reduced through proper operator-patient positioning, taking adequate breaks between patients, maintaining good physical health through regular exercises.

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