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Long Working Hours and Risk of Depression by Household Income Level: Findings From the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES)
Conclusions: The relationship between long working hours and the risk of depression varied by household income level. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - February 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Reducing Occupational Sitting While Working From Home: Individual and Combined Effects of a Height-Adjustable Desk and an Online Behavioral Intervention
Conclusions: Both a height-adjustable desk and an online behavioral intervention effectively reduced occupational sitting, and a combined approach was most effective. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - February 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Using the COVID-19 Job Exposure Matrix for Essential Workplace Preparedness
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Response to Letter to Editor Related to What Industrial Categories are Workers at Excess Risk of Filing a Covid-19 Workers’ Compensation Claim? A Study Conducted in 11 Midwestern U.S. States
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor Regarding Bernacki et al May 2021
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Suffering in Silence: Violence Exposure and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Jail Correctional Officers
Conclusions: Findings highlight the severity of, and link between, exposure to violence and PTSD among jail officers. Implications for diagnosing, treating, and preventing PTSD among jail officers are discussed. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

The Prevalence and Work-Related Factors of Burnout Among Public Health Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusions: Improving job content and organisational characteristics may be key to reducing PHP burnout. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Comprehensive Assessment of Implementation Factors Related to Worksite Exercise in Firefighters
Conclusions: Future worksite exercise programs should address the barriers and facilitators identified herein and consider utilizing a hybrid delivery approach combining supervised and telehealth exercise interventions to optimize enthusiasm, adherence and improve safety and health. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Integration of Athletic Training Services on a Smokejumper Base: A Descriptive Study
Conclusions: Although continued research into Smokejumper injuries is critical, it is evident that Smokejumpers are interested in having direct access to AT services. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

A Cross-Sectional Study of Psychosocial Factors and Sickness Presenteeism in Japanese Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusion: The issue of sickness presenteeism has become more prominent under the COVID-19 epidemic. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

COVID-19 Sero-Prevalence and Risk Factors in a Sample of Community Health Center Employees in New York State
Objective: To document COVID-19 sero-prevalence, prior testing, symptom experiences, and risk factors in a sample of community health center (CHC) workers. Methods: Descriptive statistics and log-binomial regression were used to analyze an electronic employee survey linked with COVID-19 antibody results. The sample included 378 employees who completed the survey; 325 had complete lab data. Results: The sero-positivity rate was 15.4%. One third of sero-positive participants had no previous COVID-19 symptoms or were unsure. Working on-site only and/or with direct patient contact was not associated with sero...
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: FAST TRACK ARTICLE Source Type: research

The Hidden Cost of Caregiving: The Association Between Self-Assessed Caregiving-Related Awakenings and Nighttime Awakenings and Workplace Productivity Impairment Among Unpaid Caregivers to Older Adults in the US
Conclusions: Caregiving-related awakenings are a risk factor for workplace productivity impairment. Future studies should examine means for improving caregiver sleep. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Cancer Incidence and Mortality Among Fighter Aviators in the United States Air Force
Conclusions: Military fighter aviation may be associated with slightly increased risk of certain cancers. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Operational Stress Control Service: An Organizational Program to Support Health Care Worker Well-Being
Conclusions: OSCS improved communication across the organization and allowed for rapid deployment of solutions to maintain effective operations. Results highlight the benefit of multiple avenues of frequent, bottom-up, and top-down communication. Creating such services during times of normalcy might be considered in preparation for future crisis. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Influenza-Like Illness Among Personnel Responding to U.S. Quarantine of Cruise Ship Passengers Exposed to SARS-CoV-2
Conclusions: Despite an outbreak of ILI among responders, none were diagnosed with COVID-19, suggesting preventive measures in place might have been sufficient to prevent responders from SARS-CoV-2 exposure. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research