Angelo d'Errico1, Chiara Ardito2, Roberto Leombruni2,3. 1. Department of Epidemiology, Piedmont Region, Grugliasco, Italy. 2. Department of Economics and Statistics "Cognetti De Martiis", University of Torino, Italy. 3. LABORatorio Revelli, Torino, Department of Economics and Statistics "Cognetti De Martiis", University of Torino, Italy.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Aim of the study was to identify work organization features and workplace hazards associated with sickness presenteeism (SP) among European workers. METHODS: The study was conducted on data from the European Working Conditions Survey 2010 and included a study population of 30,279 employees. The relationship between work-related factors and SP was assessed through Poisson multivariate robust regression models, adjusting for significant (P < 0.05) individual and work-related characteristics. RESULTS: SP for at least 2 days in the previous year was reported by 35% of the workers. In fully adjusted model, several psychosocial (decision authority, skill discretion, reward, abuse; psychological, cognitive, and emotional demand), and organizational factors (shift work, working with clients, long work hours) were positively associated with SP, whereas job insecurity and exposure to physical factors (lifting or moving people, vibration) decreased SP risk. CONCLUSIONS: Our results support the importance of work-related factors, especially psychosocial exposures and organizational features, in determining workers' SP.
BACKGROUND: Aim of the study was to identify work organization features and workplace hazards associated with sickness presenteeism (SP) among European workers. METHODS: The study was conducted on data from the European Working Conditions Survey 2010 and included a study population of 30,279 employees. The relationship between work-related factors and SP was assessed through Poisson multivariate robust regression models, adjusting for significant (P < 0.05) individual and work-related characteristics. RESULTS:SP for at least 2 days in the previous year was reported by 35% of the workers. In fully adjusted model, several psychosocial (decision authority, skill discretion, reward, abuse; psychological, cognitive, and emotional demand), and organizational factors (shift work, working with clients, long work hours) were positively associated with SP, whereas job insecurity and exposure to physical factors (lifting or moving people, vibration) decreased SP risk. CONCLUSIONS: Our results support the importance of work-related factors, especially psychosocial exposures and organizational features, in determining workers' SP.
Authors: Albert Navarro; Sergio Salas-Nicás; Salvador Moncada; Clara Llorens; Emilia Molinero-Ruiz Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2018-07-28 Impact factor: 2.692