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The Impact of Thyroid Diseases on Patients' Work Functioning: A Pilot Study
This study aimed to investigate the impact of thyroid diseases (TDs) on patients' work ability (WA) and related influencing factors. Methods A total of 150 TD workers and matched healthy controls were enrolled from May 2020 to November 2021. The Work Ability Index was used to assess the workers' perception of WA. Results Overall, TD workers reported a good WA, although with a significantly lower mean score compared with controls (39 ± 6 vs 43 ± 4, P (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

The Effectiveness of Whole Lung Lavage in Pneumoconiosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusions Despite recognized weaknesses in the presentation of information, this procedure may show promise in altering the natural history of pneumoconiosis. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
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Low Job Control and Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding
Conclusions Low job contributes to shorter BF and to BF disparities by race. Intervening to enhance job control could improve BF. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
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Different Exposure Metrics of Rotating Night-Shift Work and Serum Lipid Profiles Among Steelworkers: A Cross-Sectional Survey in North China
Conclusions Rotating night-shift work for 13 to 20 years was associated with an increase in the total cholesterol levels in steelworkers, and blood pressure and body mass index may be involved in the causal pathway. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
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A 12-Week Cycling Workstation Intervention Improves Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Healthy Inactive Office Workers
Conclusions These findings suggest that promoting physical activity during workdays can reduce the negative health effects of spending too much time sitting and inactive. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
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Anemia, Weight Status, and Fatigue Among Farmworkers in California: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusions A majority of farmworkers in this sample were overweight/obese, but anemia was uncommon. Anemia among more vulnerable subgroups of farmworkers should be explored. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
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One Drop Improves Productivity for Workers With Type 2 Diabetes: One Drop for Workers With Type 2 Diabetes
Conclusion This was the first RCT to demonstrate that a mobile health application for managing type 2 diabetes can positively affect productivity at work. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
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Addressing Mental Health Factors to Improve Outcomes in Work-Related COVID-19: A Retrospective Study of Frontline Workers
Conclusions Brief work-focused cognitive behavioral therapy seems to be an effective adjunct to customary outpatient medical care for COVID-19 in frontline essential workers for whom the return-to-work process may be negatively affected by stress, anxiety, and depressed mood. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
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How Late-Life Working Affects Depression Among Retirement-Aged Workers? An Examination of the Influence Paths of Job-Related (Non–Job-Related) Physical Activity and Social Contact
This study investigates the influence paths that late career participation affects depression of older workers. Method The data of China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (2018) are used. Those who have reached the statutory retirement age in China (>60 years for males/>55 years for females) are investigated. Results Late career participation may positively affect job-related physical activity and social contact (2.110 and 0.028, P (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
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Development of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Worker Well-Being Questionnaire
Conclusions The NIOSH WellBQ is a reliable and valid instrument that comprehensively measures worker well-being. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
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All-Cause Health Care and Work Loss Burden Associated With Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug and Opioid Treatment in Employed Patients With Osteoarthritis
Conclusions Study results provide evidence of increases in all-cause HRU and costs and work loss days and associated costs. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
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Occupational Balance and Depressive Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Four-Wave Panel Study on the Role of Daily Activities in Austria
Conclusion The results provide a nuanced depiction of the relationship between different daily activities and health-related outcomes during the pandemic, highlighting groups at risk. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Work Ability and Analysis of Stress-Relevant Coping With Demands of Teachers—A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study in Germany and Ukraine
Objective The aim of this study was to identify strain factors and compare work ability and stress-relevant coping with demands for German and Ukrainian teachers. Methods Data from 147 German and 291 Ukraine teachers were examined. A professional history questionnaire, the Work Ability Index, and a questionnaire for the analysis of stress-relevant coping with demands (inability to recover subscale) were used. The differences among the age groups in the two countries were evaluated. Results German teachers reported more demands than Ukrainian teachers did. The Work Ability Index score indicates a moderate ...
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Migraine Headache in an Employed Population: Demographics, Health Risks, Pharmaceutical Utilization, and Productivity Loss
Conclusions Migraine is common in the workforce. Employers may want to educate employees with migraine about evidence-based treatments. Benefit plan design should be consistent with current accepted treatment guidelines for opioid use. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

COVID-19 Infections in Health Care Personnel by Source of Exposure and Correlation With Community Incidence
Objective The aim of this study was to describe the rate of household, community, occupational, and travel-related COVID-19 infections among health care personnel (HCP). Methods In a retrospective cohort study of 3694 HCP with COVID-19 infections from July 5 to December 19, 2020, we analyzed infection source data and rates, compared with local and state infection rates, and performed a correlation analysis. Results Household (27.1%) and community (15.6%) exposures were the most common sources of infection. Occupational exposures accounted for 3.55% of HCP infections. Unattributable infections (no known ex...
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research