Suzanne Orhan Pees, Sandra van Oostrom, Frederieke Schaafsma, Karin Proper
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Abstract
Objective: While prevention is key in preventing work-related health problems, it is unclear how much time Dutch occupational physicians (OPs) allocate to preventive tasks. This study aimed to assess OPs' attitudes, social influence, and self-efficacy (ASE) regarding preventive tasks and the association with time allocated to these tasks.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, questionnaire data on ASE determinants and time allocated to preventive tasks were collected from 227 OPs and analyzed using multivariable linear regression, adjusted for demographic characteristics.
Results: OPs spent about 10% of their time on preventive tasks, had a positive attitude but low self-efficacy, and experienced varying social support. Results showed that social support from employers and OPs' self-efficacy were positively associated with time allocated to prevention. For attitude towards prevention and time allocated to preventive tasks, no association was found.
Conclusions: Efforts should be made to increase social support and improve self-efficacy for Dutch OPs, for example by developing educational programs for both OPs and employers.
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