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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ; 120(38): e2301781120, 2023 09 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37695896

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Across many cultural contexts, the majority of women conduct the majority of their household labor. This gendered distribution of labor is often unequal, and thus represents one of the most frequently experienced forms of daily inequality because it occurs within one's own home. Young children are often passive observers of their family's distribution of labor, and yet little is known about the developmental onset of their perceptions of it. By the preschool age, children also show strong normative feelings about both equal resource distribution and gender stereotypes. To investigate the developmental onset of children's recognition of the (in)equality of household labor, we interviewed 3 to 10-y-old children in two distinct cultural contexts (US and China) and surveyed their caregivers about who does more household labor across a variety of tasks. Even at the youngest ages and in both cultural contexts, children's reports largely matched their parents', with both populations reporting that mothers do the majority of household labor. Both children and parents judged this to be generally fair, suggesting that children are observant of the gendered distribution of labor within their households, and show normalization of inequality from a young age. Our results point to preschool age as a critical developmental time period during which it is important to have parent-child discussions about structural constraints surrounding gender norms and household labor.


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Comparação Transcultural , Equidade de Gênero , Papel de Gênero , Trabalho , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Povo Asiático , China , População do Leste Asiático , Emoções , Criança , Estados Unidos , Equidade de Gênero/etnologia , Equidade de Gênero/psicologia , Normas Sociais/etnologia , Trabalho/psicologia , Trabalho Doméstico , Características da Família/etnologia
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Appl Ergon ; 112: 104069, 2023 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37320909

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Due to increased work demands, personal support workers (PSWs) are experiencing more work-related injuries. However, little is known about PSW work tasks and their corresponding physical demand. The purpose of this study was to identify critical tasks that are physically demanding and completed frequently as identified by PSWs. Additionally, we identified contextual factors (i.e., environmental-, situational-, patient-related) that influenced physical demands. We surveyed 443 community-based PSWs working in Canada who rated the physical demand associated with client care tasks and identified contextual factors that can increase task specific physical demands. Transferring/repositioning patients, dressing, and bathing were perceived as most demanding. Patient weight and mobility influenced the level of physical demand required for most tasks. These data provide a foundation to develop physical employment standards and task specific education and training to prevent PSW injuries.


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Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Pesquisas sobre Atenção à Saúde , Pessoal de Saúde , Trabalho , Canadá , Meias de Compressão , Pessoal de Saúde/psicologia , Movimentação e Reposicionamento de Pacientes , Estudos Transversais , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto Jovem , Idoso , Atividades Cotidianas , Sobrepeso , Trabalho/psicologia
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J Am Coll Health ; 71(5): 1342-1347, 2023 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34152940

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Objective: To examine the effect of an evidence-based curriculum on stress perceptions across time. Participants: Hispanic college students from a Hispanic-serving institution in a U.S. southern border city. Methods: A permuted block design with repeated measures was used. Participants were randomly assigned to treatment and control groups. The treatment group received the Coping with Work and Family Stress (CWFS) evidence-based curriculum while the control group did not receive any programming. Data were collected from both the groups at baseline, exit, and at 3-month follow-up. Results: Stress reduction was observed among program participants however an unintended negative consequence of the intervention was found among those who experience intimate partner violence. Conclusion: The CWFS evidence-based intervention may be appropriate to use in reducing general types of stress but perhaps not stress resulting from intimate partner violence.


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Adaptação Psicológica , Família , Hispânico ou Latino , Estresse Psicológico , Estudantes , Humanos , Adulto Jovem , Hispânico ou Latino/psicologia , Estresse Psicológico/etnologia , Estresse Psicológico/psicologia , Estresse Psicológico/terapia , Estudantes/psicologia , Universidades , Família/etnologia , Família/psicologia , Trabalho/psicologia , Violência por Parceiro Íntimo/etnologia , Violência por Parceiro Íntimo/psicologia , Estados Unidos
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Nutrients ; 14(23)2022 Nov 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36501040

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Despite the available literature on the consequences of night shiftwork on stress and food intake, its impact on leptin and ghrelin has never been studied. We previously demonstrated that leptin and ghrelin were biomarkers related to stress, and acute stress-induced a decrease in leptin levels and an increase in ghrelin levels. We performed a prospective observational study to assess the influence of night work, nutrition, and stress on the levels of ghrelin and leptin among emergency healthcare workers (HCWs). We took salivary samples at the beginning of a day shift and/or at the end of a night shift. We also monitored stress using the job demand-control-support model of Karasek. We recorded 24-h food intake during the day shift and the consecutive night shift and during night work and the day before. We included 161 emergency HCWs. Emergency HCWs had a tendency for decreased levels of leptin following the night shift compared to before the dayshift (p = 0.067). Furthermore, the main factors explaining the decrease in leptin levels were an increase in job-demand (coefficient -54.1, 95 CI -99.0 to -0.92) and a decrease in job control (-24.9, -49.5 to -0.29). Despite no significant changes in ghrelin levels between shifts, social support was the main factor explaining the increase in ghrelin (6.12, 0.74 to 11.5). Food intake (kcal) also had a negative impact on leptin levels, in addition to age. Ghrelin levels also decreased with body mass index, while age had the opposite effect. In conclusion, we confirmed that ghrelin and leptin as biomarkers of stress were directly linked to the job demand-control-support model of Karasek, when the main cofounders were considered.


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Grelina , Leptina , Humanos , Biomarcadores , Índice de Massa Corporal , Pessoal de Saúde , Estudos Prospectivos , Estresse Psicológico , Trabalho
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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36011848

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This study investigated how sitting and standing working postures affected operation force, upper limb muscle activation, and task performance using different pointing devices. Fifteen male participants completed cursor aiming and dragging tasks using a conventional mouse, a vertical mouse, and a trackball at sitting and standing workstations. A custom-made force plate was used to measure operation forces applied to the pointing devices. Surface electromyography (EMG) was used to capture the activation of the biceps brachii, triceps brachii, deltoid, and trapezius. Task performance was measured by task success rates, and subjective ratings were obtained for the force required for operation, smoothness of operation, accuracy, and local fatigue in the upper limb. We quantified the following significant outcomes: (1) greater operation forces were found when standing; (2) standing reduced EMG amplitudes of the triceps and trapezius muscles for all tasks; (3) during the aiming task, the vertical mouse had greater operation forces; (4) during the dragging task, both the vertical mouse and trackball had greater operation forces; and (5) task success rates differed for pointing devices only when sitting. This study revealed the distinct biomechanical properties of standing working posture and suggested limited beneficial effects of alternative pointing devices in terms of task performance and subjective ratings.


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Músculo Esquelético , Postura , Trabalho , Computadores , Eletromiografia , Humanos , Masculino , Músculo Esquelético/fisiologia , Postura/fisiologia , Postura Sentada , Posição Ortostática , Trabalho/fisiologia
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J Rheumatol ; 49(11): 1221-1228, 2022 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35840154

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate fatigue frequency and severity among patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and assess the effect of fatigue severity on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) assessing quality of life, function, and work productivity. METHODS: Data were derived from the Adelphi Disease Specific Programme, a cross-sectional survey conducted in 2018 in the United States and Europe. Patients had physician-confirmed PsA. Fatigue was collected as a binary variable and through its severity (0-10 scale, using the 12-item Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease fatigue question) from patients; physicians also reported patient fatigue (yes/no). Other PROMs included the 5-level EuroQol 5-dimension questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) for health-related quality of life (HRQOL), Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index, and Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire. Multivariate linear regression was used to evaluate the association between fatigue severity and other PROMs. RESULTS: Among the 831 included patients (mean age 47.5 yrs, mean disease duration 5.3 yrs, 46.9% female, 48.1% receiving a biologic), fatigue was reported by 78.3% of patients. Patients with greater fatigue severity had greater disease duration, PsA severity, pain levels, body surface area affected by psoriasis, and swollen and tender joint counts (all P < 0.05). In multivariate analyses, patients with greater fatigue severity experienced worse physical functioning, HRQOL, and work productivity (all P < 0.001). Presence of fatigue was underreported by physicians (reported in only 32% of patients who self-reported fatigue). CONCLUSION: Prevalence of patient-reported fatigue was high among patients with PsA and underrecognized by physicians. Fatigue severity was associated with altered physical functioning, work productivity, and HRQOL.


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Artrite Psoriásica , Eficiência , Fadiga , Qualidade de Vida , Inquéritos e Questionários , Trabalho , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Artrite Psoriásica/complicações , Artrite Psoriásica/diagnóstico , Artrite Psoriásica/epidemiologia , Artrite Psoriásica/fisiopatologia , Estudos Transversais , Fadiga/complicações , Fadiga/epidemiologia , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Medidas de Resultados Relatados pelo Paciente , Trabalho/psicologia , Estados Unidos/epidemiologia , Europa (Continente)/epidemiologia , Dor/complicações , Dor/epidemiologia , Autorrelato
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Eval Program Plann ; 92: 102092, 2022 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35523078

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Evaluation of a complex healthcare intervention should include careful exploration of the mechanisms through which it brings about change. This paper describes a qualitative evaluation of the Redesigning Daily Occupations (ReDO®-10) programme as it was implemented for the first time with women with stress-related issues in a primary care setting in Ireland. The ReDO®-10 is a 10-week group intervention designed to support participants make changes to their daily activity patterns to have a more satisfying and balanced daily life. Fourteen women were interviewed after completing the programme. The aim was to explore changes that participants perceived they experienced and to understand how the content of ReDO®-10 was thought to bring about this change (if it did). Directed content analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data using the Behaviour Change Wheel and Theoretical Domains Framework as a coding framework. Overall, four BCW functions of ReDO® -10 were identified: Education, Persuasion, Modelling and Enablement. Participants described improved belief in their own capabilities, knowledge and goals around life changes. Many behaviour changes were also described, particularly in relation to doing more restorative activities in daily life. Behaviour change techniques that were identified as important for change were practicing new, restorative occupations in group sessions and as homework and the use of self-analysis activities to understand the relationship between activities and health for these participants. Modelling, support and other effects of group dynamics were also vital in changes that occurred.


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Trabalho , Atenção à Saúde , Escolaridade , Feminino , Humanos , Irlanda , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde
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J Athl Train ; 57(3): 255-263, 2022 Mar 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35302619

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CONTEXT: Work-family guilt has been reported among athletic trainers (ATs) working in the intercollegiate setting; however, it has yet to be fully explored from a descriptive, in-depth perspective. OBJECTIVE: To better understand the experiences of work-family conflict and guilt of intercollegiate ATs who are parents. DESIGN: Descriptive qualitative study. SETTING: Intercollegiate athletics. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS: Twelve collegiate ATs (females = 6, males = 6) participated in the study. All 12 were married (12 ± 7 years) with an average 2 ± 1 children (range = 1-4). The ATs reported working 51 ± 9 hours per week and spending 11 ± 7 hours per week on household duties or chores. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: One-on-one interviews were conducted with all participants. An inductive descriptive coding process was used to analyze the data after saturation was met. Peer review and researcher triangulation were completed. RESULTS: Conflict and guilt were discussed as unavoidable given the equally demanding roles of AT and parent. The resulting guilt was bidirectional, as each role is equally important to the AT. The management theme was specifically defined by 3 subthemes: creating a separation between work and parenting roles, the benefits of having a supportive workplace, and the importance of having coworkers and supervisors with shared life experiences. CONCLUSIONS: The ATs experienced work-family conflict and feelings of guilt from their parental responsibilities. The guilt described by the ATs was bidirectional, as they placed high value on both their parenting and athletic training roles. Guilt was balanced and managed by reducing the spillover from the parental role into work or work into time at home. By separating roles and having supportive workplace environments, including coworkers and supervisors who had similar life experiences, ATs felt they were better able to meet work and home demands.


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Esportes , Trabalho , Criança , Conflito Familiar , Feminino , Culpa , Humanos , Masculino , Poder Familiar , Pais , Esportes/educação , Inquéritos e Questionários
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Investig Clin Urol ; 63(1): 71-82, 2022 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34983125

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PURPOSE: Male urinary incontinence (UI) is a global health issue associated with bothersome symptoms which affect daily life. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of male UI in China, Taiwan, and South Korea and to determine if UI is an independent risk factor affecting the health-related quality of life (HRQoL), mental health, work limitations, and healthcare seeking behavior. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A post-hoc analysis was conducted on the LUTS Asia database which was collated from a cross-sectional, population-based internet survey in China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Prevalence of male UI was assessed, and the effect on HRQoL, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) depression and anxiety scores, work performance, and healthcare seeking behaviors was determined using univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS: A total of 4,076 male participants were surveyed. Prevalence of male UI was 17.3%. UI adversely affected the HRQoL in both physical and mental domains. Both multivariate and univariate analyses showed that male UI could be correlated with a negative effect on the HADS anxiety and depression scores. Multivariate analysis suggested that work difficulties were correlated to the presence of UI. Up to 28% of participants who reported urge UI only did not adopt any management measures. CONCLUSIONS: UI is common in men over 40 years and adversely impacts HRQoL. It is an independent risk factor for anxiety and depression and may cause significant work limitations. Despite these negative effects, many men still do not seek any intervention.


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Transtornos Mentais/etiologia , Aceitação pelo Paciente de Cuidados de Saúde , Qualidade de Vida , Incontinência Urinária/complicações , Adulto , China , Estudos Transversais , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Aceitação pelo Paciente de Cuidados de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Prevalência , República da Coreia , Fatores de Risco , Taiwan , Incontinência Urinária/epidemiologia , Incontinência Urinária/psicologia , Trabalho
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Sci Rep ; 12(1): 661, 2022 01 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35027592

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We examined the prospective association of physical exertion at work with subsequent tobacco, cannabis, alcohol use, and sugar and fat consumption. Volunteers of the French population-based CONSTANCES cohort currently employed were included from 2012 to 2017 for tobacco and cannabis outcomes (n = 100,612), and from 2012 to 2016 for alcohol and sugar and fat outcomes (n = 75,414). High level of physical exertion at work was defined as a score ≥ 12 at the Rating Perceived Exertion Borg scale. Substance use was self-reported and diet rich in sugar and fat was obtained from principal component analysis and analyzed as quartiles. Generalized linear models computed odds of substance use and sugar and fat consumption at follow-up according to baseline physical exertion at work, while adjusting for sociodemographic factors, depressive symptoms and baseline level of consumption. High physical exertion was associated with tobacco use with dose-dependent relationships. It was also associated with increased odds of cannabis use at least once per month compared to no use in the past and with increased odds of diet rich in sugar and fat. Hence, the role of physical exertion at work on tobacco and cannabis use and diet rich in sugar and fat should be tackled for information and prevention strategies.


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Bebidas Alcoólicas , Comportamento Aditivo/psicologia , Cannabis , Gorduras na Dieta , Comportamento Alimentar , Saúde Ocupacional , Esforço Físico , Açúcares , Trabalho/fisiologia , Trabalho/psicologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Feminino , França , Humanos , Estudos Longitudinais , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Adulto Jovem
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Disabil Rehabil ; 44(11): 2267-2275, 2022 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33043704

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This study develops a working model characterizing work volition among women suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) to better understand the vocational challenges these women face, the drivers behind their ambitions, and the coping strategies they implement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted consisting of semi-structured interviews with 15 women diagnosed with FMS who are currently employed. The interviews were analyzed according to the principles of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. RESULTS: The findings point to the enormous efforts these women make to ration their energy and preserve their careers by implementing calming cognitive, social, and solution-focused strategies. Several motivational factors governing work volition emerged from the interviews: (1) a drive for esteem, power, and control; (2) achieving self-actualization and a sense of meaning in life by nurturing of others; (3) preserving a sense of existence through their career achievements; and (4) pushing beyond their physical limits. They reported implementing four calming, cognitive-focused, social support, and solution-focused strategies to reduce pain. CONCLUSIONS: Work plays an important role in grounding these women's sense of vitality and normalcy. This is coupled with their enormous efforts to pursue and preserve their careers by calming the mind and the body. Paradoxically, however, these efforts appear to aggravate their physical exhaustion and distress. The complexity of maintaining a career when diagnosed with FMS as well as issues of general physical and mental health are discussed.Implications for rehabilitationCareer has an existential significance for women with Fibromyalgia.Motivational factors for work volition were identified; these include ambition for esteem, the obtaining of meaning, and gaining a sense of existence.Enormous efforts have been taken to save energy and preserve careers.Women are trapped between their desire to work and the need to conserve energy.Body-mind interventions are recommended for women's rehabilitation.


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Fibromialgia , Trabalho , Adaptação Psicológica , Ansiedade , Feminino , Fibromialgia/psicologia , Humanos , Apoio Social , Volição
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Urology ; 159: 72-77, 2022 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34644590

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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the relationships between physical activity, both work and recreational, and urinary incontinence among women. METHODS: We assessed women aged 20 years and older in 2008-2018 NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) cycles who answered self-reported urinary incontinence and physical activity questions. Weighted, multivariate logistic regression model was used to determine the association between incontinence and physical activity levels after adjusting for age, body mass index, diabetes, race, parity, menopause and smoking. RESULTS: A total of 30,213 women were included in analysis, of whom 23.15% had stress incontinence, 23.16% had urge incontinence, and 8.42% had mixed incontinence (answered "yes" to both stress and urge incontinence). Women who engaged in moderate recreational activity were less likely to report stress and urge incontinence (OR 0.79, 95% CI 0.62-0.99 and OR 0.66, 95% CI 0.48-0.90, respectively). Similarly, women who engaged in moderate activity work were less likely to report stress, urge and mixed incontinence (OR 0.84, 95% CI 0.70-0.99; OR 0.84, 95% CI 0.72-0.99; and OR 0.66 95% CI 0.45-0.97, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Moderate physical activity and greater time spent participating in moderate physical activity are associated with a decreased likelihood of stress, urge and mixed incontinence in women. This relationship holds for both recreational and work-related activity. We hypothesize that the mechanism of this relationship is multifactorial, with moderate physical activity improving pelvic floor strength and modifying neurophysiological mediators (such as stress) involved in the pathogenesis of incontinence.


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Exercício Físico , Diafragma da Pelve/fisiologia , Recreação , Incontinência Urinária , Trabalho , Adulto , Índice de Massa Corporal , Exercício Físico/fisiologia , Exercício Físico/psicologia , Feminino , Nível de Saúde , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neurofisiologia , Inquéritos Nutricionais , Recreação/fisiologia , Recreação/psicologia , Inquéritos e Questionários , Incontinência Urinária/classificação , Incontinência Urinária/diagnóstico , Incontinência Urinária/fisiopatologia , Incontinência Urinária/psicologia , Trabalho/fisiologia , Trabalho/psicologia
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Nutrients ; 13(12)2021 Dec 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34960096

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The term social jetlag is used to describe the discrepancy between biological time, determined by our internal body clock, and social times, mainly dictated by social obligations such as school or work. In industrialized countries, two-thirds of the studying/working population experiences social jetlag, often for several years. Described for the first time in 2006, a considerable effort has been put into understanding the effects of social jetlag on human physiopathology, yet our understanding of this phenomenon is still very limited. Due to its high prevalence, social jetlag is becoming a primary concern for public health. This review summarizes current knowledge regarding social jetlag, social jetlag associated behavior (e.g., unhealthy eating patterns) and related risks for human health.


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Transtornos Cronobiológicos/fisiopatologia , Transtornos Cronobiológicos/psicologia , Ritmo Circadiano/fisiologia , Saúde , Transtornos Cronobiológicos/etiologia , Comportamento Alimentar , Feminino , Humanos , Conhecimento , Estilo de Vida , Masculino , Saúde Pública , Risco , Instituições Acadêmicas , Sono , Comportamento Social , Fatores de Tempo , Trabalho
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MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep ; 70(48): 1680-1685, 2021 Dec 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34855723

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Increases in mental health conditions have been documented among the general population and health care workers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (1-3). Public health workers might be at similar risk for negative mental health consequences because of the prolonged demand for responding to the pandemic and for implementing an unprecedented vaccination campaign. The extent of mental health conditions among public health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, is uncertain. A 2014 survey estimated that there were nearly 250,000 state and local public health workers in the United States (4). To evaluate mental health conditions among these workers, a nonprobability-based online survey was conducted during March 29-April 16, 2021, to assess symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal ideation among public health workers in state, tribal, local, and territorial public health departments. Among 26,174 respondents, 52.8% reported symptoms of at least one mental health condition in the preceding 2 weeks, including depression (30.8%), anxiety (30.3%), PTSD (36.8%), or suicidal ideation (8.4%). The highest prevalence of symptoms of a mental health condition was among respondents aged ≤29 years (range = 13.6%-47.4%) and transgender or nonbinary persons (i.e., those who identified as neither male nor female) of all ages (range = 30.4%-65.5%). Public health workers who reported being unable to take time off from work were more likely to report adverse mental health symptoms. Severity of symptoms increased with increasing weekly work hours and percentage of work time dedicated to COVID-19 response activities. Implementing prevention and control practices that eliminate, reduce, and manage factors that cause or contribute to public health workers' poor mental health might improve mental health outcomes during emergencies.


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Ansiedade/epidemiologia , COVID-19/psicologia , Depressão/epidemiologia , Pessoal de Saúde/psicologia , Saúde Pública , Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos/epidemiologia , Ideação Suicida , Adulto , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Feminino , Pessoal de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Inquéritos Epidemiológicos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prevalência , Fatores de Risco , Estados Unidos/epidemiologia , Trabalho/estatística & dados numéricos
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Artigo em Japonês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34744092

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OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to clarify the relationship between workplace improvement and work engagement based on the level of sense of coherence. METHODS: An anonymous self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted on 1,845 regular employees in a financial industry (valid response rate, 78.5%). The questionnaire included the Japanese Sense of Coherence (SOC), Japanese Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-J), and Mental Health Improvement & Reinforcement Research of Recognition (MIRROR). Multiple linear regression analysis was performed with the total score of UWES-J as the dependent variable and the MIRROR items as the independent variables for each group with high and low SOC levels. RESULTS: Two MIRROR items namely, "It is easy to take a substitute vacation after work on holidays" and "In the workplace, the abilities and ingenuity of each person are utilized", were the negative factors common to the two groups. On the other hand, in the low-SOC-level group, the items "The work policy is decided in a way that everyone is satisfied with", "When the work breaks, I can go home without worrying about other people", and "The superior gives proper explanations about everything to his subordinates" showed negative relationships. In the high-SOC-level group, "The work environment (e.g., air conditioning and lighting) can be adjusted according to the wishes of workers", "No overtime day is set or utilized", "I am allowed to commute to work avoiding crowded times and routes", and "The superiors are trying to make everyone's work proceed smoothly" showed negative relationships. CONCLUSIONS: Depending on the level of SOC, workers' desire for workplace improvement related to UWES-J scores differed.


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Administração Financeira , Indústrias , Saúde Mental , Saúde Ocupacional , Melhoria de Qualidade , Senso de Coerência , Engajamento no Trabalho , Trabalho/psicologia , Local de Trabalho/psicologia , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Japão , Modelos Lineares , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Inquéritos e Questionários
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J Physiol Anthropol ; 40(1): 18, 2021 Nov 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34736515

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BACKGROUND: Locomotive syndrome (LS) is a condition of reduced mobility due to a disorder of the locomotive system. Increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) has been recommended to prevent LS. However, to increase daily MVPA is difficult for older people with LS. The MVPA consists of not only locomotive activities such as walking but also non-locomotive activities such as household activities. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between locomotive/non-locomotive MVPA and physical performance in older females with and without LS. METHODS: Participants of this cross-sectional study were 143 older community-dwelling Japanese females. The participants were divided into two groups based on the results of the stand-up test: the normal group (NL) (n = 86) and the LS group (n = 57). Both the locomotive and non-locomotive PA seperately measured with its intensity. The intensity of physical activity (PA) was calculated as METs and classified as sedentary behavior (SB 1-1.5 metabolic equivalent tasks (METs)), low-intensity physical activity (LPA 1.6-2.9 METs), and MVPA (≥ 3 METs). For example, locomotive LPA is slow walking speed of 54 m/min, and locomotive MVPA is walking speed of 67 m/min. While non-locomotive LPA is office work and cooking, non-locomotive MVPA is housecleaning. Physical function was evaluated by handgrip strength, walking speed, and 2-step test. RESULTS: Walking speed, hand-grip strength, 2-step test, daily step counts, and all PA measurements were not significantly different between two groups. In the LS, locomotive MVPA (r = 0.293, p < 0.05) and total MVPA (r = 0.299, p < 0.05) was significantly correlated with walking speed, but not in the NL. CONCLUSIONS: Walking speed was positively correlated with locomotive MVPA and total MVPA in the LS group, but not in NL group. This result suggests that slow walking speed in older people with LS occur in connection with lower locomotive MVPA and total MVPA.


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Vida Independente , Locomoção , Desempenho Físico Funcional , Acelerometria , Idoso , Culinária , Estudos Transversais , Exercício Físico , Feminino , Força da Mão , Humanos , Velocidade de Caminhada , Trabalho
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