Relationship between long working hours and smoking behaviors: Evidence from population-based cohort studies in Korea
This study included 284 782 observations (50 508 workers) from four nationwide cohort studies in Korea. Using generalized estimating equations, we estimated the associations of working hours with current smoking status, smoking initiation, and smoking cessation within each cohort. Cohort-specific estimates were combined through random-effect meta-analysis. Effect sizes were presented as odds ratios (OR) and 95 confidence intervals (CI). Results The overall smoking prevalence was 26.8% within the cohorts. The adjusted OR (95% CI) of the association between working hours and current smoking were 1.01 (0.94–1.08) for (Sou...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Successful prevention of organic solvent induced disorders: history and lessons
In this discussion paper, we describe the history of the science and societal action resulting in the mitigation of neurotoxic disorders from exposure to organic solvents at the workplaces in Sweden. When alkyd paints were introduced in large scale in construction painting in the 1960s and 1970s, Scandinavian unions voiced increasing concern as members reported symptoms like headache and vertigo, supported by participatory studies and case studies. Although acute and chronic neurotoxic effects were established for some specific solvents such as carbon disulphide, this was not the case for those used in the new paints. Unio...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Discussion paper Source Type: research

Hip osteoarthritis and occupational mechanical exposures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions Considerable heterogeneity was observed across the included studies, and high-quality literature using objective exposure measurements is warranted. Despite various limitations affecting the comparability, occupational mechanical exposures seem to influence the likelihood of developing hip osteoarthritis. by Jahn A, Andersen JH, Seidler A, Christiansen DH, Dalbøge A. doi:10.5271/sjweh.4148 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Review Source Type: research

Hip osteoarthritis and occupational mechanical exposures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Considerable heterogeneity was observed across the included studies, and high-quality literature using objective exposure measurements is warranted. Despite various limitations affecting the comparability, occupational mechanical exposures seem to influence the likelihood of developing hip osteoarthritis.PMID:38483209 | DOI:10.5271/sjweh.4152 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Alexander Jahn Johan Hviid Andersen Andreas Seidler David H øyrup Christiansen Annett Dalb øge Source Type: research

Successful prevention of organic solvent induced disorders: history and lessons
Scand J Work Environ Health. 2024 Mar 14:4155. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.4155. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn this discussion paper, we describe the history of the science and societal action resulting in the mitigation of neurotoxic disorders from exposure to organic solvents at the workplaces in Sweden. When alkyd paints were introduced in large scale in construction painting in the 1960s and 1970s, Scandinavian unions voiced increasing concern as members reported symptoms like headache and vertigo, supported by participatory studies and case studies. Although acute and chronic neurotoxic effects were established for some spe...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Maria Albin Gunnar Johanson Christer Hogstedt Source Type: research

Hip osteoarthritis and occupational mechanical exposures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Considerable heterogeneity was observed across the included studies, and high-quality literature using objective exposure measurements is warranted. Despite various limitations affecting the comparability, occupational mechanical exposures seem to influence the likelihood of developing hip osteoarthritis.PMID:38483209 | DOI:10.5271/sjweh.4152 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Alexander Jahn Johan Hviid Andersen Andreas Seidler David H øyrup Christiansen Annett Dalb øge Source Type: research

Successful prevention of organic solvent induced disorders: history and lessons
Scand J Work Environ Health. 2024 Mar 14:4155. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.4155. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn this discussion paper, we describe the history of the science and societal action resulting in the mitigation of neurotoxic disorders from exposure to organic solvents at the workplaces in Sweden. When alkyd paints were introduced in large scale in construction painting in the 1960s and 1970s, Scandinavian unions voiced increasing concern as members reported symptoms like headache and vertigo, supported by participatory studies and case studies. Although acute and chronic neurotoxic effects were established for some spe...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Maria Albin Gunnar Johanson Christer Hogstedt Source Type: research

Perceived work stressors and the transition to burnout among nurses in response to the pandemic: implications for healthcare organizations
Conclusions Pre-pandemic work stressors and satisfaction were associated with pandemic burnout and burnout transitions. To enhance preparedness for future crises, healthcare managers should carefully assess and tackle work-related constraints affecting nurses. by Giusti EM, Ferrario MM, Veronesi G, D’Amato A, Gianfagna F, Iacoviello L. doi:10.5271/sjweh.4150 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Perceived work stressors and the transition to burnout among nurses in response to the pandemic: implications for healthcare organizations
CONCLUSIONS: Pre-pandemic work stressors and satisfaction were associated with pandemic burnout and burnout transitions. To enhance preparedness for future crises, healthcare managers should carefully assess and tackle work-related constraints affecting nurses.PMID:38477898 | DOI:10.5271/sjweh.4148 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Emanuele Maria Giusti Marco Mario Ferrario Giovanni Veronesi Alessia D'Amato Francesco Gianfagna Licia Iacoviello Source Type: research

Perceived work stressors and the transition to burnout among nurses in response to the pandemic: implications for healthcare organizations
CONCLUSIONS: Pre-pandemic work stressors and satisfaction were associated with pandemic burnout and burnout transitions. To enhance preparedness for future crises, healthcare managers should carefully assess and tackle work-related constraints affecting nurses.PMID:38477898 | DOI:10.5271/sjweh.4148 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Emanuele Maria Giusti Marco Mario Ferrario Giovanni Veronesi Alessia D'Amato Francesco Gianfagna Licia Iacoviello Source Type: research

Change in employment status and its causal effect on suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms: A marginal structural model with machine learning algorithms
CONCLUSIONS: This study found that a change in employment status could lead to a higher risk of suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms.PMID:38466615 | DOI:10.5271/sjweh.4150 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 11, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jaehong Yoon Ji-Hwan Kim Yeonseung Chung Jinsu Park Ja-Ho Leigh Seung-Sup Kim Source Type: research

Change in employment status and its causal effect on suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms: A marginal structural model with machine learning algorithms
CONCLUSIONS: This study found that a change in employment status could lead to a higher risk of suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms.PMID:38466615 | DOI:10.5271/sjweh.4150 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 11, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jaehong Yoon Ji-Hwan Kim Yeonseung Chung Jinsu Park Ja-Ho Leigh Seung-Sup Kim Source Type: research

Change in employment status and its causal effect on suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms: A marginal structural model with machine learning algorithms
Conclusions This study found that a change in employment status could lead to a higher risk of suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms. by Yoon J, Kim J-H, Chung Y, Park J, Leigh J-H, Kim S-S. doi:10.5271/sjweh.4149 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 10, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Original article Source Type: research

The adequacy of workplace accommodation and the incidence of permanent employment separations after a disabling work injury or illness
CONCLUSIONS: Incidence of permanent separation in this cohort of Ontario labor force participants was approximately two times more frequent than would be expected. The adequacy of employer accommodation was a strong determinant of the risk of permanent separation. These findings emphasize the potential for strengthened workplace accommodation practices in this setting.PMID:38445410 | DOI:10.5271/sjweh.4149 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Cameron A Mustard Christa Orchard Kathleen G Dobson Nancy Carnide Peter M Smith Source Type: research

The adequacy of workplace accommodation and the incidence of permanent employment separations after a disabling work injury or illness
CONCLUSIONS: Incidence of permanent separation in this cohort of Ontario labor force participants was approximately two times more frequent than would be expected. The adequacy of employer accommodation was a strong determinant of the risk of permanent separation. These findings emphasize the potential for strengthened workplace accommodation practices in this setting.PMID:38445410 | DOI:10.5271/sjweh.4149 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Cameron A Mustard Christa Orchard Kathleen G Dobson Nancy Carnide Peter M Smith Source Type: research