{"title":"The Bidirectional Relationship Between Workplace Bullying and Presenteeism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Minyan Liu, Linan Cheng, Yuqiang Wang, Qinglin Zeng, Yanli Zeng","doi":"10.1177/21650799241302824","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799241302824","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although previous studies suggest a link between workplace bullying and presenteeism, uncertainties persist regarding the direction, strength, and influencing factors. Understanding the potential mediators and moderators is crucial to addressing these issues in workplace settings.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to clarify the bidirectional relationship between workplace bullying and presenteeism, assess the strength and direction of this association, and identify individual and work-related factors that mediate or moderate these interactions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search of nine databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, CNKI, WANFANG, and Chinese Biomedical) was conducted from inception through March 30, 2023, with an update on September 8, 2024. Independent reviewers screened the literature, extracted data, and evaluated methodological quality using the Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies of Exposure tool. Odds ratios, relative risks, and 95% confidence intervals were calculated to assess effect sizes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After adjusting for confounders, workers exposed to workplace bullying had 1.74 times higher odds of reporting presenteeism compared to non-exposed individuals (95% CI [1.02, 2.46]). Workers reporting presenteeism also had increased odds of later workplace bullying exposure (<i>OR</i> = 2.29, 95% CI [1.23, 3.36]). Various individual and work-related factors were identified as potential mediators and moderators influencing these associations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study establishes a bidirectional relationship between workplace bullying and presenteeism. Both individual and work-related factors play a critical role as mediators and moderators, potentially mitigating or amplifying the workplace bullying-presenteeism cycle. Future interventions should target these factors to disrupt this harmful dynamic and improve employee well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"248-259"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143014433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Workers and Motor Vehicle Crashes.","authors":"Stephanie Hammond","doi":"10.1177/21650799241286039","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799241286039","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"260"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142916026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors Associated With Not Returning to Work Among Breast Cancer Survivors.","authors":"Leni Merdawati, Hui-Chen Lin, Chieh-Hsin Pan, Hui-Chuan Huang","doi":"10.1177/21650799241303524","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799241303524","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Returning to work (RTW) is a crucial aspect of recovery for patients with breast cancer (BC), which indicates restored normalcy, financial stability, functional abilities, and an improved quality of life. However, associated factors related to not RTW among patients with BC remain unclear. In this study, we examined associated factors of not RTW among patients with BC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study and convenience sampling were conducted in two hospitals in Indonesia to recruit eligible participants. Factors related to not RTW were collected and included symptoms of distress, loneliness, anxiety/depression, perceived social support, and frailty. A logistic regression model was performed to explore associated factors of not RTW.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>In total, 250 patients with BC were included in this study, and 148 of them experienced not RTW. Anxiety, loneliness, frailty, and social support emerged as significant factors associated with not RTW. BC patients who had a higher anxiety level (odds ratio [<i>OR</i>]: 5.30; 95% confidence interval [CI] [2.16, 12.98]), had high loneliness (<i>OR</i>: 3.15, 95% CI [1.29, 7.67]), or were frail (<i>OR</i>: 2.53; 95% CI [1.07, 5.98]) had a higher risk of not RTW. BC patients with lower social support (<i>OR</i>: 5.65; 95% CI [1.81, 17.63]) had a higher risk of not RTW.Conclusion/Applications to Practice:Occupational health professionals can offer early counseling, health education, and support strategies to patients with BC, assisting their preparations in terms of both physical and psychological functions for successfully RTW.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":"73 5","pages":"216-226"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David I Douphrate, Anabel Rodriguez, Pete Kines, Amir Hossein Javid
{"title":"Effect of Dairy Farm Supervisor Leadership Training on Workplace Safety Climate.","authors":"David I Douphrate, Anabel Rodriguez, Pete Kines, Amir Hossein Javid","doi":"10.1177/21650799241304458","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799241304458","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background:</i> Assessment of workplace safety climate is a recognized approach to assess safe culture in an organization. We developed, implemented, and evaluated a 12-module safety leadership and management e-learning training program tailored for front-line dairy farm supervisors and hypothesized that such a training program would have a positive effect on occupational safety climate. <i>Methods</i>: We enrolled 103 dairy farm supervisors from 35 U.S. farms to participate in a 12-module dairy leadership training program. We assessed safety climate change among supervisors and their workers using a pre-post training intervention methodology. A 24-item, 8-factor safety climate survey was developed and completed pre- and post-training by 65 supervisors and 313 (pre) and 238 (post) workers under their supervision. <i>Findings</i>: Significant improvements were seen on the 14-item supervisor safety climate scale, the 10-item group safety climate scale, and subscales regarding safety priority, empowerment, and dealing with conflicts. No significant improvements were seen for the factor regarding leaders encouraging workers to report safety incidents, as these were already rated highly. <i>Conclusions</i>: Findings suggest safety leadership e-learning training among dairy farm supervisors can result in positive safety climate change among supervisors and subordinate workers. <i>Application to Practice</i>: This study provides a framework for researchers, safety professionals, and training developers for the successful implementation of a safety leadership training program, and its effect on safety climate. Additional research is needed on the effectiveness and sustainability of safety leadership training in high-risk industrial sectors such as agriculture.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":"73 5","pages":"227-235"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11986084/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144048099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms on Depressive Symptoms and Health-Promoting Behaviors Among Korean Coast Guards: The Mediating Role of Social Support.","authors":"Hyung-Eun Seo, Mijung Yeom, Hye-Jin Kim","doi":"10.1177/21650799241288878","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799241288878","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can result in severe depression. Yet, it is not clear how to improve health-promoting behavior and reduce depressive symptoms. This study aimed to examine whether social support mediates the link between PTSD, depression, and health-promoting behaviors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 308 Korean Coast Guards in Gangwon-do, South Korea, in October and November 2020. The variables of PTSD and depressive symptoms were assessed using the Korean versions of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depressive Scale-Revised. Health-promoting behaviors and social support were assessed using the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II and the Korean version of the Personal Resource Questionnaire 85-Part 2. Multiple regression analysis and Sobel tests were performed.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Higher levels of PTSD symptoms and lower levels of social support were significantly associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms. Social support had a significant partial mediating effect on the association between PTSD and depressive symptoms. In addition, lower levels of PTSD symptoms and higher levels of social support were significantly associated with higher levels of health-promoting behaviors. Social support has a full mediating effect on the association between PTSD symptoms and health-promoting behaviors.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/application to practice: </strong>Our findings indicate that social support may mediate the association between PTSD symptoms and health outcomes. Occupational health nurses can use these findings to proactively develop interventions which improve social support for coast guard workers who are at risk of developing PTSD due to exposure to traumatic events on their job.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"236-247"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142717362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lukasz M Mazur, Nayeon Lee, Marianne Baernholdt, Beth Epstein, Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Jennifer Bissram, Karthik Adapa
{"title":"A Quantitative Analysis of Work System Factors and Well-Being Among Nurses and Physicians in Rural and Urban Settings During Covid-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Lukasz M Mazur, Nayeon Lee, Marianne Baernholdt, Beth Epstein, Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Jennifer Bissram, Karthik Adapa","doi":"10.1177/21650799251333072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251333072","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of this study was to assess work system factors and nurse and physician well-being across professionals (nurse vs. physician) and geographic locations (rural vs. urban) during COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study invited nurses and physicians within four hospitals from one large healthcare system to participate: one urban academic medical center and three rural hospitals. We measured work systems factors using the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) framework and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) survey. Wellbeing was measured using the 2-question summative burnout score, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) to measure depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) checklist (PCL) to measure PTSD symptoms. Statistical analyses were conducted using Chi-square (for Likert-scale items) and <i>t</i>-tests (for continuous scales) as appropriate. Statistical significance was set at the .05 level, two-tailed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, our results suggested that nurses and physicians working in the urban settings experience more impeding work system factors and are more burned out, depressed, exhibit more PTSD symptoms, and face greater overall well-being issues, when compared to nurses and physicians working in the rural settings.Conclusions/Applications to Practice:This study examined a comprehensive set of work system factors and well-being measures to better understand differences between rural and urban settings, and nurses compared to physicians. By examining this entire set of measures, we were able to provide a greater insight into the key differences, highlighting opportunities for policy-level contributions to prevent work related impairments from reaching the healthcare workforce.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251333072"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144004330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vinicius da Eira Silva, Meagan Abele, Ian Bercovitz, Sherri Ferguson
{"title":"Preliminary Results on How Longer Facial Hair Lengths May Interfere With N95 Respirator Efficacy: A Brief Report.","authors":"Vinicius da Eira Silva, Meagan Abele, Ian Bercovitz, Sherri Ferguson","doi":"10.1177/21650799241230039","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799241230039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The use of the N95 respirator outside work environments calls for a deeper understanding of the factors that interfere with its fitting, thus effectiveness. Here we determined how beard length influences N95 effectiveness. This research will improve guidance for individuals that use N95s in public spaces but cannot shave due to personal reasons.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Bearded males (<i>N</i> = 28) participated in this study. Participants' beard length was measured at the chin, mid jawline, and corner of the mouth, and a respirator fit tester was used to conduct a quantitative fit test. Participants then shaved and re-took the test. Fisher's exact test was conducted to determine the association between bearded (BEA) and clean-shaven (CLE) conditions and test passing rate. A mixed effects model was conducted with participants as a random factor to determine the differences in fit factor (FF) scores between conditions. Finally, a regression analysis was completed to determine if there was a linear relationship between the FF response and beard length at the three locations.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>No statistically significant difference in passing rate (<i>p</i>-value = .79) and mean FF scores between BEA and CLE (<i>F</i><sub>1,54</sub> = 0.75, <i>p</i>-value = .39) was found. Although the regression analysis failed to detect a statistically significant relationship between the FF and beard length at the chin, mid jawline, and corner of the mouth (<i>p</i>-values = .07, .27, and .11, respectively), the results showed a decrease in FF scores when beard length increased.</p><p><strong>Conclusion/application to practice: </strong>Individuals who cannot shave completely should be encouraged to keep their beard as short as possible since beard length negatively impacts N95 effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799241230039"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12099016/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144039974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Communication Practices to Support Frontline Workers During Public Health Threats.","authors":"Emily J Haas, Stephanie L Orstad","doi":"10.1177/21650799251334146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251334146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Public health threats (PHTs) influence how and in what ways managers communicate with employees. Employee resources and information during uncertain times has been noted as a reoccurring gap, especially as it relates to personal protective equipment (PPE). This study explored general and PPE-specific communication practices with 22 healthcare and emergency medical service (EMS) managers to support workers, particularly in the context of preparedness and response.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data collection occurred in two phases that involved interviews and small group discussions to identify, examine, and better frame and execute communication practices. Qualitative analysis was informed by the 4i FACT framework and the social ecological model (SEM) to identify relevant communication practices and intervention points within health delivery settings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results elucidated perceived, effective leadership practices and interpersonal influences in the workplace. Tangible leadership communication practices were identified as important intervention points within the SEM, with a focus on proactive behaviors to procure necessary PPE and disseminate information. Participants emphasized one-on-one interactions with employees, and the use of trusted messengers to share health-related messages. They also highlighted the challenges of PPE shortages and the importance of access to resources across different job roles, organizations, and work settings.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/application to practice: </strong>This study contributes insights into communication practices during a public health emergency, offering a nuanced understanding of managerial approaches, PPE-related communication, and the broader contextual factors influencing information dissemination. Further, the integration of frameworks like 4i FACT and SEM provides a structured perspective for future communication strategies, supporting tailored approaches across organizations.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251334146"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144065161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Association Between Mindfulness and Social Media Addiction Among Nurses: Comment.","authors":"Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit","doi":"10.1177/21650799251333070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251333070","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251333070"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143774364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CE Module: Collaboration in Occupational Health Nursing.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/21650799251327741","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251327741","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":"73 4","pages":"179"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}