Presenteeism and noise perception at work: a cross-sectional study using association analysis

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Presenteeism refers to the presence of a worker at work with reduced performance due to illness, and it is a common public health problem. Exposure to noise during production processes brings risk to workers' health. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the health profile of workers in the automotive industry and identify the association between noise perception and presenteeism among workers in the Brazilian automotive industry. DESIGN AND SETTING: This was a cross-sectional study utilizing a case study design analyzing the automotive industry in the interior of São Paulo state, Brazil. METHODS: This study included 306 workers using the Presenteeism Work Limitations Questionnaire protocol. Multiple logistic regression was used for data analysis. RESULTS: Male workers with reports of headache, tension, and limited well-being at work, having perceived that noise exposure interferes with productivity, showed a positive association with the occurrence of presenteeism. Physical demand had the highest score in terms of interfering with the presenteeism index. CONCLUSION: Workers' perceptions of noise were associated with presenteeism.

Presenteeism and noise perception at work: a cross-sectional study using association analysis.

BACKGROUND: Presenteeism refers to the presence of a worker at work with reduced performance due to illness, and it is a common public health problem. Exposure to noise during production processes brings risk to workers' health. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the health profile of workers in the automotive industry and identify the association between noise perception and presenteeism among workers in the Brazilian automotive industry. DESIGN AND SETTING: This was a cross-sectional study utilizing a case study design analyzing the automotive industry in the interior of São Paulo state, Brazil. METHODS: This study included 306 workers using the Presenteeism Work Limitations Questionnaire protocol. Multiple logistic regression was used for data analysis. RESULTS: Male workers with reports of headache, tension, and limited well-being at work, having perceived that noise exposure interferes with productivity, showed a positive association with the occurrence of presenteeism. Physical demand had the highest score in terms of interfering with the presenteeism index. CONCLUSION: Workers' perceptions of noise were associated with presenteeism.

Photobiomodulation Therapy in Hearing Related Aspects: an Integrative Bibliometric Study.

INTRODUCTION: In the last decades have been increasing cases of inner ear disorders and among them is included hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo, on that way the demand for new treatments is growing, with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) being a highly targeted treatment due to its non-invasive nature. OBJECTIVES: The present study aims to investigate the studies of low level laser (LLL) and audiology in recent years. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The quantitative bibliometric study was performed by searching scientific articles in the Web of Science - Clarivate Analytics database. The association of the words "low level laser therapy" and "hearing" was used to construct the sample. RESULTS: The most recurrent objectives analyzed the action of LLLT regarding its effectiveness, with predominantly positive results in the effectiveness of the treatment of hearing problems such as hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo. CONCLUSIONS: LLL is a great tool for professionals who take care of human hearing, helping in the recovery of patients with hearing problems in a noninvasive or drug way, thus improving the functions in which the TBLI is applied.

Presenteísmo e fatores de saúde associados ao ruído ocupacional: estudo de associação em uma empresa do ramo de extrativismo mineral / Presenteeism and health factors associated with occupational noise: association study in a company of the extraction industry / Presentismo y factores de salud asociados con el ruido ocupacional: Estudio de la asociación en una empresa de la industria de extracción

O ruído ocupacional representa um risco à saúde dos trabalhadores, como perda auditiva e zumbido, ainda muito predominante em diversos ambientes e processos. O presenteísmo é definido como um fenômeno em que o trabalhador se encontra fisicamente no trabalho, mas por diversos fatores tem sua concentração e dedicação prejudicadas na realização da atividade. Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar que fatores estão associados, incluindo aqueles relacionados à exposição ao ruído, à ocorrência de presenteísmo. O estudo se caracteriza como exploratório, com abordagem quantitativa. No delineamento foi realizado um estudo de caso em uma empresa localizada no Vale do Paraíba, com uma amostra de 23 trabalhadores da indústria da mineração. Os dados foram obtidos por meio da aplicação do protocolo Work Limitations Questionnaire de presenteísmo e de questionário de dados sociodemográficos. A análise de associação dos desfechos foi realizada por meio de regressão logística múltipla. Foi possível verificar que, a demanda física foi a que teve maior escore, bem como o fator zumbido pode ser considerado como variável que influencia o presenteísmo.

Occupational noise represents a risk to workers' health, such as hearing loss and tinnitus, still very prevalent in various environments and processes. Presenteeism is defined as a phenomenon in which the worker is physically at work, but due to various factors, his concentration and dedication are impaired in performing the activity. This study aims to identify which factors are associated, including those related to noise exposure, to the occurrence of presenteeism. The study is characterized as exploratory, with quantitative approach. In the design a case study was carried out in a company located in the Vale do Paraíba, with a sample of 23 workers from the mining industry. Data were obtained by applying the Work Limitations Questionnaire presenteeism protocol and the sociodemographic data questionnaire. The outcome association analysis was performed by multiple logistic regression. It was possible to verify that the physical demand was the one with the highest score, and the tinnitus factor can be considered as a variable that influences the presenteeism.

El ruido laboral representa un riesgo para la salud de los trabajadores, como la pérdida de audición y el tinnitus, que sigue siendo muy frecuente en diversos entornos y procesos. El presentismo se define como un fenómeno en el que el trabajador está físicamente en el trabajo, pero debido a varios factores, su concentración y dedicación se ven perjudicados para realizar la actividad. Este estudio tiene como objetivo identificar qué factores están asociados, incluidos los relacionados con la exposición al ruido, a la ocurrencia de presentismo. El estudio se caracteriza por ser exploratorio, con enfoque cuantitativo. En el diseño se realizó un estudio de caso en una empresa ubicada en Vale de Paraíba, con una muestra de 23 trabajadores de la industria minera. Los datos se obtuvieron aplicando el protocolo de presentismo WLQ y el cuestionario de datos sociodemográficos. El análisis de asociación de resultados se realizó mediante regresión logística múltiple. Fue posible verificar que la demanda física fue la que obtuvo la puntuación más alta, y el factor tinnitus puede considerarse como una variable que influye en el presentismo.

Fonoaudiologia e saúde pública: análise bibliométrica / Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences and public health: bibliometric analysis / Fonoaudiologia y salud pública: análisis bibliométrico

Objetivo: Analisar as perspectivas atuais referentes à Fonoaudiologia e Saúde Pública e apresentar sua evolução e tendências. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo de caráter bibliométrico, tendo a Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde - BVS como base de dados para a pesquisa. Foram selecionados os 30 primeiros artigos elencados por ordem de relevância pelo critério Qualis da Capes. Resultados: As publicações sobre o tema estão em crescimento. Os objetivos mais frequentes na amostra foram referentes à análise da prática profissional, 56% do total, e as conclusões mais expressivas, 23%, foram sobre a importância da inserção do fonoaudiólogo na equipe multidisciplinar. Conclusão: Os fonoaudiólogos preferem submeter seus artigos à publicação em revistas reconhecidas pela classe. A publicação científica deve ser incentivada entre os profissionais que atuam em vários contextos e têm experiências para compartilhar e contribuir com o crescimento da profissão. As discussões sobre o tema Fonoaudiologia e saúde pública são um crescente, seja pelo aumento das publicações científicas, pela maior inserção do profissional na área ou também pela reformulação das grades curriculares das universidades.

Purpose: To analyze the current perspectives concerning Speech Language and Hearing Sciences and Public Health and present its evolution and trends. Methods: Quantitative study of bibliometric character, having Virtual Health Library ­ VHL as a database for research. The first 30 items listed in order of relevance by Qualis Capes criteria were selected. Results: Publications on the subject are growing. The most common goals in the sample were related to analysis of professional practice, 56% of the total, and the most significant findings, 23%, were about the importance of inclusion of the speech therapist in the multidisciplinary team. Conclusion: The speech therapists prefer to submit their articles for publication in journals recognized by the class. Scientific publication should be encouraged among professionals working in various contexts and that have experiences to share and contribute to the growth of the profession. Discussions on the theme Speech Therapy and Public Health are increasing, whether because of the increase in scientific publications, the greater insertion of the professional in the field or also by the reformulation of the curriculum of universities.

Objetivo: Analizar las perspectivas actuales referentes a la Fonoaudiologia y Salud Pública y presentar su evolución y tendencias. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo de carácter bibliométrico tomando la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud - BVS como base de datos para la investigación. Se seleccionaron los primeros 30 artículos enumerados en orden de relevancia, según los criterios de Qualis Capes. Resultados: las publicaciones sobre el tema están creciendo. Los objetivos más comunes en la muestra estaban relacionados con el análisis de la práctica profesional, el 56% del total, y los hallazgos más expresivos, el 23%, eran acerca de la importancia de la inclusión del fonoaudiólogo en el equipo multidisciplinario. Conclusión: Los fonoaudiólogos prefieren enviar sus artículos para publicación a revistas reconocidas por la clase. La publicación científica debe ser incentivada entre los profesionales que trabajan en diversos contextos y tienen experiencias que compartir y contribuir al crecimiento de la profesión. Las discusiones sobre el tema Fonoaudiologia y Salud Pública están aumentando, sea por el aumento de las publicaciones científicas, por la mayor inserción del profesional en el campo o también por la reformulación de los planes de estudio de las universidades.