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Cross-sectional associations of weekly time, social context, and motivation of exercise with mental health among workers
ConclusionsThis study found that more self-determined exercise motivation is closely associated with advantageous mental health variables, than the duration or the social context of exercise among Japanese workers. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - November 10, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

What it takes to reduce sitting at work: a pilot study on the effectiveness and correlates of a multicomponent intervention
ConclusionsTheLeicht Bewegt intervention offers a feasible and effective opportunity to reduce sedentary behavior at work. Randomized controlled trials including longer follow-up time periods are needed to validate its benefits in different workplaces. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - November 10, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Unraveling the interaction between lead and calcium in occupationally exposed males: an exploratory observation study
ConclusionCurrent observations reinforce the adverse role of lead exposure on calcium metabolism. Although lead exposure is posited to affect calcium metabolism by multiple pathways, current study observations favor the bone remodeling pathway. The observations recommend periodic screening for calcium and bone health among lead-exposed adults.Graphical abstract (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 27, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Relationship between night shift and sleep problems, risk of metabolic abnormalities of nurses: a 2  years follow-up retrospective analysis in the National Nurse Health Study (NNHS)
ConclusionThe night shift load has become an occupational health concern, contributing to chronic diseases relevant metabolic risk factors and negative influence on sleep health. Focus on the strategies to improve the sleep quality of nurses undergoing night shift work, optimize work scheduling and ongoing monitor the relevant risk factors are essential to enhance the stability and well-being of the nursing workforce.Clinical Trials registration information: NCT04572347, on October 1, 2020.https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04572347 (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 24, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The association between number of steps and the ambulatory blood pressure during leisure vs. work hours among cleaners
ConclusionOur findings show no significant association between steps/hour and ABP and no contrasting effects between work and leisure time. These mechanisms fostering the divergent results need to be further investigated to improve the understanding of the physical activity paradox. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 18, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The effects of precarious employment and calling on the psychosocial health and work well-being of young and older workers in the care sector: a longitudinal study
ConclusionPE conditions affect work performance and employee well-being and may threaten patient care; therefore, it should be further investigated in the care sector. It is noteworthy that calling still seems to be central in care work. The results deepen the understanding of the current shortage crisis in health and social care workplaces but can also provide keys to resolving the crisis. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 16, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between household cleaning product exposure in infancy and development of recurrent wheeze and asthma
ConclusionWe found no association between household cleaning product exposure in infancy and later development of recurrent wheeze or asthma, even among children who are at high risk for asthma due to history of severe bronchiolitis. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 11, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Yoga for musculoskeletal pain, discomfort, perceived stress, and quality of sleep in industry workers: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsYoga can be used to reduce musculoskeletal pain, discomfort, perceived stress and improve sleep quality among industry workers.Trial registration numberCTRI/2022/03/040894. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 11, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Correction: Outcome assessment of a complex mental health intervention in the workplace. Results from the MENTUPP pilot study
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Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 11, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Health inequalities among young workers: the mediating role of working conditions and company characteristics
ConclusionsHealth inequalities are already present at the early working career due to socio-economically stratified working hazards. To enhance prevention measures that aim at reducing inequalities in workplace health, we propose shifting attention towards earlier stages of life. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 9, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Longitudinal profiles of occupational physical activity during late midlife and their association with functional limitations at old age: a multi-cohort study
ConclusionsPerceived OPA remains rather stable for workers reporting high or low physical work demands during midlife, yet fluctuating profiles also exist. Workers exposed to high or moderate OPA have higher risk for MLs when they reach old age. Establishing safe and health-promoting levels of OPA during late working life might have positive long-term consequences on healthy ageing. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 8, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Difference in employment status and onset of disability among Japanese community-dwelling older adults: a prospective cohort study
ConclusionsOlder adults ’ risk of disability onset differed according to their employment status. Older employees had a lower risk of disability onset than those not working or self-employed. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 8, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Expression deregulation of genes related to DNA repair and lead toxicity in occupationally exposed industrial workers
ConclusionPresent study suggested deregulation of genes related to DNA repair and lead intoxication in exposed group compared to controls. Strong correlation was observed between selected genes and demographic parameters. Present results revealed altered activity of oxidative stress markers which would induce oxidative damage to DNA integrity and limit the function of repair enzymes. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 7, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Organizational interventions and occupational burnout: a meta-analysis with focus on exhaustion
ConclusionInterventions at combined level in workplaces could be helpful in preventing exhaustion. However, the evidence is still limited, due to a high heterogeneity between studies, bias potential, and small number of eligible studies. This calls for further research, using workload interventions at organizational level, especially in sectors with high risk of job stress and exhaustion. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - September 28, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Within-individual changes in physical work demands associated with self-reported health and musculoskeletal symptoms: a cohort study among Dutch workers
ConclusionWhile our study showed that increasing physical work demands are associated with adverse health (self-reported and musculoskeletal), it did not appear to benefit worker ’s health to reduce work demands. Future research with multiple measurements in a shorter period and additionally using devices to measure physical work demands will be needed to confirm our study results. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - September 25, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research