Work-Related Factors Associated With Health and Well-Being of Early Care and Education Workers.
J Occup Environ Med
; 65(6): e384-e394, 2023 06 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
We assessed and examined relationships between the health and working conditions of early care and education workers.METHODS:
We surveyed early care and education workers ( n = 2242) about their socioeconomic characteristics; work organization; psychosocial, physical, and ergonomic exposures; coping behaviors; and health.RESULTS:
Nearly half of respondents reported chronic health conditions. Most worked full time, half earned less than $30,000 a year, and many reported unpaid hours or inability to take breaks. One-quarter reported economic strain. Numerous exposures were prevalent. Workers' general health was poorer than normed averages, although their physical functioning was slightly better. Sixteen percent of workers reported work-related injuries, and 43% reported depressive symptoms. Factors associated with health included socioeconomic characteristics, having a chronic condition, job type, access to benefits, eight psychosocial stressors, four physical exposures, sleep, and alcohol consumption.CONCLUSIONS:
Findings support the need for attention to this workforce's health.
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Risk_factors_studies
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Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
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Humans
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En
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J Occup Environ Med
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MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
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2023
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Article