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Reviewer Acknowledgment J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-17
The Japan Society for Occupational Health expresses its sincere appreciation to the following volunteers for reviewing manuscripts for Journal of Occupational Health from October 1, 2022 to September 28, 2023. Adi, Nuri Purwito (Japan) Anderson, Amanda (United States) Ando, Hajime (Japan) Antao, Helena Sofia (Portugal) Arakawa, Ritsuko (Japan) Aung, Myo (Japan) Azuma, Kenichi (Japan) Bazazan, Ahmad
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The quantity and quality of scientific evidence about the health of working women in occupational health of Japan: A scoping review J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Kyoko Nomura, Kyoko Kitagawa, Mayumi Tsuji, Miho Iida, Mizuki Aoki, Kasane Miyauchi, Junko Hirayama, Kengo Nagashima, Toru Takebayashi, Akizumi Tsutsumi
We aim to investigate the quantity and quality of scientific evidence dealing with comprehensive health issues of working women in occupational health.
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Inequality in workplace support for various types of precarious workers compared with permanent workers in Japan: A cross-sectional study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Kosuke Sakai, Tomohisa Nagata, Kiminori Odagami, Nuri Purwito Adi, Masako Nagata, Koji Mori
The purpose of this study was to examine, by sex, whether precarious workers in Japan receive less support in the workplace than permanent workers.
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Psychosocial safety climate in Japanese workplaces J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Maureen Dollard, May Young Loh
Work stress is a global burden affecting millions of workers worldwide and should be prevented. In Japan, even though much effort has been given to reducing workplace psychosocial risks, there remains a high level of the tragic phenomena “karojisatsu” (work-related suicides) and “karoshi” (death from overwork). More than half of Japanese workers are troubled with extreme work stress.1 Exploration of
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The Japanese version of the occupational future time perspective scale: A validation study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-07 Koji Mori, Kiminori Odagami, Ko Hiraoka, Naoto Ito, Akiomi Inoue, Tomohisa Nagata, Nuri Purwito Adi, Hannes Zacher
This study aimed to develop and validate a Japanese version of the Occupational Future Time Perspective scale (OFTP-J) and assess its structural validity, construct validity, internal consistency, and test–retest reliability among Japanese workers.
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Industry differences in psychological distress and distress-related productivity loss: A cross-sectional study of Australian workers J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Kristy Burns, Elizabeth-Ann Schroeder, Thomas Fung, Louise A. Ellis, Janaki Amin
This research uses Australian survey data to identify industries with high rates of psychological distress, and to estimate productivity impacts in the form of work loss and cutback days.
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Correction to “Partial cooling of the upper body with a water-cooled vest in an environment exceeding body temperature” J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-03
Inoue D, Nagano C, Tabuchi S, et al. Partial cooling of the upper body with a water-cooled vest in an environment exceeding body temperature J Occup Health. 2023; 65: e12396. In the “Results” section, Figure 4 was incorrect. This should have been as follows. FIGURE 4 Open in figure viewerPowerPoint Mean heart rate trend in the CON, VEST, and P-VEST trials. CON, group wearing long-sleeved summer clothes;
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Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Professional Fulfillment Index among healthcare professionals: A validation study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Hiroki Asaoka, Natsu Sasaki, Yuichi Koido, Yuzuru Kawashima, Miki Ikeda, Yuki Miyamoto, Daisuke Nishi
Translation of the Professional Fulfillment Index (PFI) into Japanese would be more useful than the currently developed scales for appropriately measuring burnout and professional fulfillment in healthcare professionals. This study aimed to develop the Japanese version of the PFI and examine its internal consistency, structural validity, and convergent validity in healthcare professionals.
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Psychometric properties and factor structure of the Vietnamese Copenhagen Burnout Inventory J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Thuy Thi Thu Tran, Quynh Thuy Nguyen, Nga Thi Nguyen, Son Thai Vu, Orawan Kaewboonchoo, Norito Kawakami, Huong Thanh Nguyen
This article examines the validity and reliability of the Vietnamese version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI-V) among hospital nurses in Vietnam in 2022.
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Workplace stressors and their association with hair cortisol concentrations among ready-made garment workers in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Annegret Dreher, Rita Yusuf, Hasan Ashraf, Syed A. K. Shifat Ahmed, Wei Gao, Christian Strümpell, Adrian Loerbroks
Psychosocial working conditions of ready-made garment (RMG) workers have been associated with poorer self-reported health outcomes. However, no such research has been done with respect to physiological markers that are considered to reflect stress. We consequently aimed to investigate associations of psychosocial working conditions with such a marker, that is, hair cortisol, among RMG workers in Bangladesh
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Frailty and occupational falls among older Japanese workers: An Internet-based cross-sectional study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Ryutaro Matsugaki, Hideaki Matsuzaki, Satoru Saeki, Yoshihisa Fujino, Shinya Matsuda
Occupational falls are a major problem for older workers, especially those in the tertiary industry. Recently, it has been suggested that frailty is associated with occupational falls, but it is unclear whether this holds true for older workers in the tertiary industry. This study examined the relationship between frailty and occupational falls among older workers in the tertiary industry.
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The impact of mechanical devices for lifting and transferring of patients on low back pain and musculoskeletal injuries in health care personnel—A systematic review and meta-analysis J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Hans-Udo Richarz, Arturo Tamayo, Jan Rahmig, Timo Siepmann, Jessica Barlinn
Heavy lifting in nursing is highly associated with low back pain (LBP) and musculoskeletal injuries (MSI). We aimed to evaluate the impact of mechanical devices used for patient lifting and transferring on risk of LBP and MSI of health care personnel.
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Factors influencing the knowledge, attitude, and practices of police personnel toward dengue fever in Kathmandu, Nepal J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Damodar Paudel, Sampurna Kakchapati, Nabin Lageju, Samriddhi Karki, Jayanti Dhungana, Sirish Regmi, Deepa Chudal, Ram Prasad Sharma
Dengue fever is a significant public health problem in Nepal, and police personnel are considered to play a crucial role in preventing and controlling dengue fever. This study aimed to assess the factors that influence the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of police personnel toward dengue in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Three-month work-related musculoskeletal disorders assessment during manual lymphatic drainage in physiotherapists using Generic Postures notion J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Philippe Gorce, Julien Jacquier-Bret
The aim of this work was to quantify the postures and to assess the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) risk in physiotherapists repeating a manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) over a three-month period. The underlying hypothesis was that there would be Generic Postures (GP) that would be repeated and could be used to more simply describe repetitive and long-duration complex activities.
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Effectiveness of a support program for balancing treatment and work in small and medium-sized enterprises promoted by occupational health nurses using a web meeting system: A cluster randomized controlled trial J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-30 Hitomi Abe, Noriko Nishikido
In this study, we conducted a cluster randomized control trial to verify the effectiveness of a treatment work balance support (TWBS) program promoted by occupational health nurses (OHNs) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using a web meeting system.
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Association of paternal factors with mothers' employment postchildbirth J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Bibha Dhungel, Yuko Kachi, Tsuguhiko Kato, Manami Ochi, Mako Nagayoshi, Stuart Gilmour, Kenji Takehara
The demand on Japanese women to fulfill their dual roles as mothers and labor force participants leads to a subsequent reduction of their employment hours, switching of occupations, or quitting the labor force. This study aims to examine paternal factors associated with mothers' employment status 18 months after childbirth.
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A scoping review of workplace health promotion interventions for chronic diseases in Australia J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Leonie Arnold, Katherine Harris, Victoria Weale
The aim of this study is to systematically chart and summarize the literature pertaining to workplace health promotion (WHP) interventions targeting the five main modifiable lifestyle risk factors for chronic disease, including smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity, overweight/obesity (SNAPO) in Australian workers.
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Prevalence and associated factors of bullying in medical residents: A systematic review and meta-analysis J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Neri Alejandro Álvarez Villalobos, Humberto De León Gutiérrez, Fernando Gerardo Ruiz Hernandez, Gabriela Guadalupe Elizondo Omaña, Héctor Alejandro Vaquera Alfaro, Francisco Javier Carranza Guzmán
To assess the prevalence of bullying in medical residents and its associated factors.
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Correction to “Relationship between objective cognitive functioning and work performance among Japanese workers” J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-04
Shibaoka M, Masuda M, Iwasawa S, Ikezawa S, Eguchi H, Nakagome K. J Occup Health. Jan 2023;65(1):e12385. doi:10.1002/1348-9585.12385 In Table 1, the category of educational years was incorrect. The correct numbers of educational years are as follows. TABLE 1. Sociodemographic characteristics. n = 276 (%) Mean (SD) High-performing group (n = 187) Low-performing group (n = 89) n (%) Mean (SD) n (%) Mean
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Who is the most precarious among the nonstandard workers? A comparative study of unmet medical needs among standard workers and subtypes of nonstandard workers J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-24 Joonho Ahn, Dong-Wook Lee, Jaesung Choi, Mo-Yeol Kang
Nonstandard workers might have a relatively higher risk of unmet medical needs than standard workers. This study subdivided nonstandard workers to investigate the effects of nonstandard employment on unmet medical needs.
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Association between place of dental check-ups and work absenteeism among Japanese workers J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-24 Sayo Masuko, Takashi Zaitsu, Akiko Oshiro, Miho Ishimaru, Jun Aida
Dental check-ups at the workplace provide the opportunity for early detection of dental diseases. Dental check-ups during working hours could reduce the number of days of absence from work due to visits to dental clinics outside the workplace. Although health check-ups are provided to workers in Japan, dental check-ups is not mandatory. This study aimed to determine the association between the place
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Differences in physical activity and mental function according to the employment status of elderly Japanese J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Mami Ishizuka-Inoue, Asuka Kawaguchi, Soshiro Kashima, Momoko Nagai-Tanima, Tomoki Aoyama
In recent years, the employment statuses of the elderly have become more diverse, and it is important to investigate the differences in health status according to employment statuses. This study aimed to examine the differences in physical activity and mental function among elderly Japanese according to their employment status and to examine the differences between men and women.
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Effective use of an extraoral vacuum in preventing the dispersal of particulate matter from metal dental materials J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Hideki Suito, Keiko Fujimoto, Takaharu Goto, Kan Nagao, Hidehiko Hosoki, Tetsuo Ichikawa
When dentists adjust prostheses at the dental chairside, particulate matter (PM) from the dental material is dispersed. Little is known about the effective use of an extraoral vacuum (EOV) in preventing PM dispersal. This study aimed to evaluate the effective use of an EOV in preventing the dispersal of metal PM in dental offices.
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Effects of stretching intervention on musculoskeletal pain in dental professionals J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Eun-Sol Kim, Eun-Deok Jo, Gyeong-Soon Han
This study aimed to quantitatively confirm the effects of dental specialists' work and stretching on musculoskeletal pain.
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Working environment at home and mental health in employees working from home in Japan during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Natsu Sasaki, Reiko Kuroda, Yuta Mikami, Kanami Tsuno, Kotaro Imamura, Daisuke Nishi, Norito Kawakami
This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the associations of a poor working environment at home with psychological distress and psychosomatic symptoms in employees working from home in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The effect of extended shift work on autonomic function in occupational settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Jacob D. Jelmini, Jeremy Ross, Lauren N. Whitehurst, Nicholas R. Heebner
To examine the effect of 24-h shift work on autonomic nervous system function via heart rate variability (HRV) methodologies.
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Effects of task interruptions caused by notifications from communication applications on strain and performance J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Sandra Ohly, Luca Bastin
To examine the effect of automatic communication notifications on performance and strain. Because of the benefits of communication, we expected this effect to be moderated by fear of missing out (FoMO) and social norms of responsiveness, expressed in the experience of telepressure.
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Perceived psychosocial safety climate, psychological distress, and work engagement in Japanese employees: A cross-sectional mediation analysis of job demands and job resources J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Akiomi Inoue, Hisashi Eguchi, Yuko Kachi, Akizumi Tsutsumi
We examined the associations of perceived psychosocial safety climate (PSC) with psychological distress and work engagement in Japanese employees. We also examined the mediation effects of job demands (i.e., psychological demands) and job resources (i.e., job control, worksite support, and extrinsic reward) in these associations.
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Trajectories of sustainable working life in nine Swedish residential regions: A longitudinal twin cohort study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Auriba Raza, Mo Wang, Jurgita Narusyte, Pia Svedberg, Annina Ropponen
To investigate trajectories of sustainable working life (SWL, ie, no interruptions or transitions in working life due to sickness absence (SA), disability pension (DP), or unemployment) in Swedish residential regions using a population-based twin cohort, while assessing sociodemographics and twin pair similarity.
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Probiotic supplements and stress-related occupational health outcomes: A scoping review J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Jin Jun, Ana Kasumova, Todd Tussing, Amy Mackos, Sheryl Justice, Jodi McDaniel
Prolonged and constant stress from work often leads to numerous adverse health effects. In recent years, interest in probiotics, living microorganisms that can benefit their host when consumed in adequate amounts, to aid health and well-being has increased. This scoping review is to systematically evaluate the current state of science on the effects of probiotic supplements on health, stress, and stress-related
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Relationship between financial distress and mistreatment of workers regarding the COVID-19 prevention measures: A 1-year prospective cohort study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Naoya Sawamoto, Makoto Okawara, Ryutaro Matsugaki, Kiminori Odagami, Kosuke Mafune, Seiichiro Tateishi, Mayumi Tsuji, Akira Ogami, Yoshihisa Fujino
A substantial number of workers’ experience mistreatment in the workplace, impacting workers' health and companies' functioning. Vulnerability of those with lower income has been reported, yet little is known about mistreatment during COVID-19. This study aims to examine whether workers in financial distress are particularly prone to mistreatment at the workplace with reference to pandemic-related
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The effect of mask fit test on the association between the concentration of metals in biological samples and the results of time-weighted average personal exposure: A study on Japanese male welders J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Mayumi Tsuji, Hajime Hori, Chihaya Koriyama, Rie Tanaka, Toyohi Isse, Yasuhiro Ishihara, Tsunetoshi Ishizuka, Wataru Hasegawa, Motohide Goto, Kazuhiro Yatera, Naoki Kunugita, Mami Kuwamura, Toshihide Sakuragi, Yoshiko Yasumura, Megumi Yamamoto, Susumu Ueno
The mask fit test confirms whether the wearing condition of the wearer's face and the facepiece of the respirators are used appropriately. This study aimed to examine whether the results of the mask fit test affect the association between the concentration of metals related to welding fumes in biological samples and the results of time-weighted average (TWA) personal exposures.
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Effectiveness of mobile-based intervention Self-care for Pregnant Women at Work: A randomized controlled trial J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-05 Yaelim Lee, Seohyeon Kim, Soeun Choi
While the number of employed women has increased worldwide, they still have difficulties in practicing prenatal care at work. Previous studies have found that smartphone-based prenatal education has increased access to healthcare and contributed to improving pregnant women's health. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile-based intervention—Self-care for Pregnant Women
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Impact of reduced night work on shift workers' sleep using difference-in-difference estimation J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Se-Eun Kim, Hye-Eun Lee, Jung-Wan Koo
We used a quasi-experimental design to investigate the impact of a change in the shift work system by reducing overnight work on the sleep health of workers.
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Long COVID—Challenges in diagnosis and managing return-to-work J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Kian Wei Alvin Tan, David Koh
Long COVID may be a public health concern resulting in a hidden toll of the pandemic years later, on workers and their work ability in the workforce. We illustrate the challenges in diagnosing long COVID in a patient, its associated psychological impact on work and how return-to-work can be better managed and supported from an occupational health perspective.
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Effects of mindfulness decompression therapy on mental health and job burnout among nurses working in the frontline of the novel coronavirus pandemic: A retrospective study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-10 Ling Xia Luo, Xiaobei Peng, Jianmei Hou, Yanhui Xie, Huiqian Dong, Sha Peng, Guiyuan Ma, Jinghui Zhang
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread worldwide, nucleic acid detection is a key step in controlling it. Psychological issues and job burnout of nurses working in nucleic acid sampling roles for long periods have become apparent. This study aimed to explore the effects of mindfulness decompression therapy on mental health and job burnout in front-line nurses working
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Partial cooling of the upper body with a water-cooled vest in an environment exceeding body temperature J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-06 Daisuke Inoue, Chikage Nagano, Shota Tabuchi, Yukimi Endo, Kahori Hashimoto, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Masashi Nakayama, Hiroyuki Hibino, Shuhei Morizane, Jinro Inoue, Seichi Horie
To evaluate the efficacy of water-cooled clothing that continuously cools restricted body areas to suppress body temperature increase as an anti-heatstroke measure for workers in hot environments that exceed body temperature.
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Effects of work–family life support program on the work–family interface and mental health among Japanese dual-earner couples with a preschool child: A randomized controlled trial J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-05 Akihito Shimazu, Takeo Fujiwara, Noboru Iwata, Yoko Kato, Norito Kawakami, Nobuaki Maegawa, Mutsuhiro Nakao, Tetsuo Nomiyama, Miho Takahashi, Jun Tayama, Izumi Watai, Makiko Arima, Tomoko Hasegawa, Ko Matsudaira, Yutaka Matsuyama, Yoshimi Miyazawa, Kyoko Shimada, Masaya Takahashi, Mayumi Watanabe, Astushige Yamaguchi, Madoka Adachi, Makiko Tomida, Di Chen, Satomi Doi, Sachiko Hirano, Sanae Isokawa
This study examined the effectiveness of a newly developed work–family life support program on the work–family interface and mental health indicators among Japanese dual-earner couples with a preschool child(/ren) using a randomized controlled trial with a waitlist.
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Correction to “A cross-sectional study on perceived workplace health support and health-related quality of life” J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-18
Kurogi K, Ikegami K, Eguchi H, et al. A cross-sectional study on perceived workplace health support and health-related quality of life. J Occup Health. 2021;63:e12302. In Table 2, the description was incorrect. The Table 2 with correct description is given below. TABLE 2. Comparison of the scores of the CDC HRQOL among groups according to perceived workplace health support (PWHS). Parameters Groups
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Correction to “The impact of COVID-19 on hospital-based workers influenza vaccination uptake: A two-year retrospective cohort study”Albanesi B, Clari M, Gonella S, et al. The impact of COVID-19 on hospital-based workers influenza vaccination uptake: a two-year retrospective cohort study. J Occup Health. 2022;64:e12376. doi:10.1002/1348-9585.12376 J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-07
In the Acknowledgments section, “This study did not receive funds, grant, or other support.” was incorrect. This should have read “This research was financially supported by Fondazione CRT-Turin, Italy [grant number 73537].” We apologize for this error.
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Sickness absence among employees of healthcare organizations in the public sector in Mongolia: A cross-sectional study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 Erdenetuya Sukhee, Tugsdelger Sovd, Ulzii-Orshikh Khaltar, Nobuyuki Hamajima, Enkhbold Sereenen, Narantuya Davaakhuu, Eiko Yamamoto
This study aimed to understand the rate of sickness absence (SA) among employees of public healthcare organizations in Mongolia, to identify factors associated with long-term SA, and to estimate costs due to SA.
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Offering on-site mammography in workplaces improved screening rates: Cluster randomized controlled trial J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-23 Azusa Shima, Hideo Tanaka, Tomonori Okamura, Tomofumi Nishikawa, Ayumi Morino, Kayo Godai, Yukako Tatsumi, Mizuki Kawahara, Maiko Kiyohara, Yuichiro Kawatsu, Takashi Kimura, Naomi Miyamatsu
Despite evidence of breast cancer screening efficacy, the screening rate has remained less than 50% in Japan. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an environmental approach offering on-site mammography in workplaces.
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Associations between welding fume exposure and neurological function in Japanese male welders and non-welders J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-23 Mayumi Tsuji, Chihaya Koriyama, Yasuhiro Ishihara, Toyohi Isse, Tsunetoshi Ishizuka, Wataru Hasegawa, Motohide Goto, Rie Tanaka, Noriaki Kakiuchi, Hajime Hori, Kazuhiro Yatera, Naoki Kunugita, Megumi Yamamoto, Toshihide Sakuragi, Yoshiko Yasumura, Maori Kono, Mami Kuwamura, Kyoko Kitagawa, Susumu Ueno
There are some studies reporting the association between (manganese [Mn]) exposure to welding fume and neurological dysfunction. This study examined the relationship between Mn exposure and neurological behavior in Japanese male welders and non-welders using biological samples, which to date has not been assessed in Japan.
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The effects of telecommuting and family cohabiting situation on psychological distress in Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-23 Atsuko Ikenouchi, Yoshihisa Fujino, Ryutaro Matsugaki, Kosuke Mafune, Hajime Ando, Tomohisa Nagata, Seiichiro Tateishi, Reiji Yoshimura, Mayumi Tsuji
This study aimed to determine whether telecommuting's impact on psychological distress differed depending on the status of workers' cohabiting family members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Status and prediction of disapproval of the Korean workers' compensation insurance for diseases and injuries J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-19 Soo Beom Choi, Seunghyun Lee, Wanhyung Lee
Workers' diseases and injuries are often highly related to work. However, due to limited resources and unclear work relatedness, workers' compensation insurance cannot cover all diseases or injuries among workers. This study aimed to estimate the status and probability of disapproval from national workers' compensation insurance using basic information from Korean workers' compensation system.
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Multi-organ carcinogenicity by inhalation exposure to 2-Bromopropane in rats J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-09 Hideki Senoh, Tatsuya Kasai, Shigeyuki Hirai, Yusuke Furukawa, Kyohei Misumi, Yuko Goto, Kenji Takanobu, Michiharu Matsumoto, Shoji Fukushima, Shigetoshi Aiso
The purpose of this study was to investigate the carcinogenicity of 2-bromopropane (2-BP) in rats.
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A proposed definition of participatory organizational interventions J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-03 Asuka Sakuraya, Mako Iida, Kotaro Imamura, Emiko Ando, Hideaki Arima, Hiroki Asaoka, Hisashi Eguchi, Yui Hidaka, Ayako Hino, Akiomi Inoue, Reiko Inoue, Mai Iwanaga, Yuka Kobayashi, Yu Komase, Yasumasa Otsuka, Natsu Sasaki, Akihito Shimazu, Kanami Tsuno, Kazuhiro Watanabe, Norito Kawakami, Akizumi Tsutsumi
Participatory organizational interventions offer an effective way to promote occupational safety and health. Despite an increasing number of studies, a common definition of participatory organizational interventions has yet to be established. Therefore, we aimed to form a definition using the following process. First, we developed a tentative draft definition of organizational interventions and participatory
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Rates of injury according to a single or comorbid mental illness identified in a large employee database J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 Ray M. Merrill, McKay K. Ashton
To identify associations between specific types of mental illness (occurring alone or in combination with other mental illness) and (specific and all types) of injury.
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Relationship between objective cognitive functioning and work performance among Japanese workers J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-24 Michi Shibaoka, Masashi Masuda, Satoko Iwasawa, Satoru Ikezawa, Hisashi Eguchi, Kazuyuki Nakagome
We aimed to explore the relationship between objective cognitive functioning and work performance among Japanese workers.
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Risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes by maternal occupational status: A national population-based study in South Korea J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-25 Chae-Bong Kim, Seung-Ah Choe, Taemi Kim, Myoung-Hee Kim, Jia Ryu, Jeong-Won Oh, Jung-won Yoon
This study examined the association between maternal occupational status and adverse pregnancy outcomes in the general South Korean population.
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Morimoto Y, Nishida C, Tomonaga T, et al. Lung disorders induced by respirable organic chemicals. J Occup Health. 2021; 63:e12240. https://doi.org/10.1002/1348-9585.12240 J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-19
The publisher would like to draw the reader's attention to an error in the article. Table 1 has been published incorrectly in this article. TABLE 1. Work-related asthmas and their classifications • Work-related asthmas (WRAs) mean those that are related to occupations. • Occupational asthma (OA) means those that are related to occupations and caused by allergens existing in the workplace. • Sensitizer-induced
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DigiFuehr 2.0: Novel insights for digital leadership J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-18 Kevin Claassen, Dominique Rodil Dos Anjos, Jan Patrick Kettschau, Sammy Joelle Shirley Wrede, Horst Christoph Broding
Against the background of e-government, it is discussed whether self-organization represents an independent component of digital leadership. Addressing this research question, the instrument “DigiFuehr” is being expanded to include the aspects of self-determination and coordination. The aim is to test the model quality of three adapted scales against the already established support-focusing version
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The relationship between leisure-time physical activity and job satisfaction: A dynamic panel data approach J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Sören Dallmeyer, Pamela Wicker, Christoph Breuer
Previous research has documented a positive effect of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) on life satisfaction. The relationship between physical activity and the specific domain of job satisfaction is, however, relatively unknown. This study aims to investigate the effects of different frequency levels of LTPA on self-reported job satisfaction and specifically focuses on the two mechanisms of health
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Organization factors influencing quality of work life among seniors' care workers with severe low back pain J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-04 Kazuyuki Iwakiri, Midori Sotoyama, Masaya Takahashi, Xinxin Liu
The prevalence of work-related low back pain (LBP) is high among care workers and can negatively affect quality of work life (QWL). To improve workplace satisfaction, this study aimed to identify factors influencing QWL among seniors' care workers with severe LBP.
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Workplace wellness programs for working mothers: A systematic review J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Ernawati Ernawati, Fitriana Mawardi, Roswiyani Roswiyani, Melissa Melissa, Guswan Wiwaha, Sri Tiatri, Dany Hilmanto
This systematic review aimed to uncover the evidence and benefits of employers' commitment to delivering workplace wellness programs for working mothers.
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The impact of COVID-19 on hospital-based workers influenza vaccination uptake: A two-year retrospective cohort study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Beatrice Albanesi, Marco Clari, Silvia Gonella, Daniela Chiarini, Carla Aimasso, Ihab Mansour, Maurizio Coggiola, Lorena Charrier, Valerio Dimonte
This study aimed at exploring 2020/2021 and 2019/2020 seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among healthcare and non-healthcare workers, hereafter hospital-based workers (HBWs); examining attitudes and motivations for uptake in the 2020/2021 season; and exploring the amount, types, and sources of information used by HBWs.
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Association between working hours and cancer risk in Japan: The Japan public health center-based prospective study J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-11 Kana Hattori, Tomotaka Sobue, Ling Zha, Tetsuhisa Kitamura, Yoshimitsu Shimomura, Motoki Iwasaki, Manami Inoue, Taiki Yamaji, Shoichiro Tsugane, Norie Sawada
In this study, we evaluated the association between working hours and cancer risk in the Japanese population, which has not been evaluated.
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Pulmonary disorder induced by cross-linked polyacrylic acid J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-02 Yasuyuki Higashi, Yasuo Morimoto, Chinatsu Nishida, Taisuke Tomonaga, Hiroto Izumi, Ke-Yong Wang, Hidenori Higashi, Ryohei Ono, Kazuki Sumiya, Kazuo Sakurai, Kei Yamasaki, Kazuhiro Yatera
Organic polymers are materials widely used in our daily lives, such as daily necessities, foods, and medicines. There have been reports recently that cross-linked polyacrylic acid (CL-PAA) can possibly cause serious lung disease. We investigated whether intratracheal instillation of CL-PAA causes pulmonary disorder in rats.
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Working hours, side work, and depressive symptoms in physicians: A nationwide cross-sectional study in Japan J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-02 Makoto Okawara, Tomohiro Ishimaru, Toru Yoshikawa, Michiko Kido, Yoshifumi Nakashima, Anna Nakayasu, Kokuto Kimori, Satoshi Imamura, Kichiro Matsumoto
Long working hours in Japan is a social concern. This is also true for the working hours of physicians, who often do side work in addition to working at their main hospital. New physician work regulations to be implemented in Japan require work-hour management, including side work. This study examined the association between physicians' overtime and side work hours and their health outcomes.
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The effect of a multicomponent intervention on occupational fall-related factors in older workers: A pilot randomized controlled trial J. Occup. Health (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-02 Yosuke Osuka, Yu Nofuji, Satoshi Seino, Kazushi Maruo, Hiroyuki Oka, Shoji Shinkai, Yoshinori Fujiwara, Hiroyuki Sasai
Multicomponent interventions reduce falls among community-dwelling older adults. However, whether this strategy helps reduce occupational falls among older workers is unclear. This pilot trial tested the safety, adherence, and potential effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention for older workers.