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

Author(s)

Cardoso Rocha Tavares, Renata da Silva ; Silva, Luiz Felipe ; Muniz Junior, Jorge

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: São Paulo Medical Journal; v. 141, n. 1, p. 9-pg., 2023-01-01.

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 associ-ation 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 auto-motive industry in the interior of Sao Paulo state, Brazil. METHODS: This study included 306 workers using the Presenteeism Work Limitations Questionnaire pro-tocol. 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 pre-senteeism. Physical demand had the highest score in terms of interfering with the presenteeism index. CONCLUSION: Workers' perceptions of noise were associated with presenteeism. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 16/00132-2 - CREATING FAVORABLE CONTEXT TO WORKER KNOWLEDGE SHARING: Assessing factors in Brazil and China automotive factories
• Grantee: Jorge Muniz Junior
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants