Monica Bertilsson, Carin Staland-Nyman, Matilda Hahn, Angelique de Rijk
{"title":"Managers from Blue Work Sectors Have More Negative Attitudes Towards Common Mental Disorders than Managers from Other Work Sectors: Swedish Results.","authors":"Monica Bertilsson, Carin Staland-Nyman, Matilda Hahn, Angelique de Rijk","doi":"10.1097/JOM.0000000000003516","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003516","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To investigate if stigmatizing attitudes to common mental disorders (CMDs) differ among managers in various private work sectors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted among private Swedish managers (n = 2713) investigating managers' attitudes to CMD, through video vignette methodology, in four work sectors, based on industry affiliation. Binary logistic regression models were applied and adjusted for individual and organizational covariates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Managers in the white, pink and other work sectors were less likely to have negative attitudes towards CMDs than managers in the blue work sector.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results underline that employers in the blue work sector need to combat stigmatizing and negative attitudes towards CMDs among managers. This will improve the psychosocial work environments for all employees, specifically for those with mental health problems.</p>","PeriodicalId":94100,"journal":{"name":"Journal of occupational and environmental medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144736429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexandra Jermolajew, Beatrice Thielmann, Irina Böckelmann
{"title":"Relationship between work-related behaviour and experience patterns and health impairments.","authors":"Alexandra Jermolajew, Beatrice Thielmann, Irina Böckelmann","doi":"10.1097/JOM.0000000000003510","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003510","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study examines the relationship between work-related behaviors and experience patterns (AVEM) and health impairments (KOEPS) among employees in high-interaction occupations, focusing on gender and age differences.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 985 participants from five occupational groups were surveyed using standardized AVEM and KOEPS questionnaires. The data were analyzed according to age, gender and occupation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The total sample showed a balanced distribution of AVEM risk (A/B) and health-promoting patterns (G/S). Men were more likely to show health-promoting patterns; women were more likely to show risk patterns and to report greater impairment. Older employees reported fewer complaints than younger workers.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results emphasise the need for gender- and age-appropriate prevention strategies. A combination of individual support, workplace health promotion and organisational measures is essential to reduce work-related health risks. Further longitudinal studies are recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":94100,"journal":{"name":"Journal of occupational and environmental medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144692879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mark S Robinson, Michael T Fredericks, Luke E Mease
{"title":"Health Impacts of Acute Wildfire Smoke Exposure on the Active-Duty Military Population at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, USA.","authors":"Mark S Robinson, Michael T Fredericks, Luke E Mease","doi":"10.1097/JOM.0000000000003514","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003514","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To examine the acute health effects of wildfire smoke exposure on active-duty military personnel at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a time-stratified case-crossover study (2018-2024) using conditional logistic regression to compare emergency department (ED) visits on wildfire smoke versus non-smoke days. Two PM2.5 thresholds were used (≥35.4 and ≥ 20.4 μg/m3). Analyses were adjusted for daily average temperature and lagged exposures (lag 0-7).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both high and moderate PM2.5 exposures are linked with increased odds of respiratory and behavioral health ED visits at specific lags. Even exposures within the moderate range were associated with increased odds of adverse health events.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Acute wildfire smoke exposure raises concern for increases in ED visits among an otherwise healthy military population, highlighting the need for on-base air quality monitoring and targeted risk mitigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":94100,"journal":{"name":"Journal of occupational and environmental medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144692877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hallie M Espel-Huynh, Shih-Yin Chen, Anna Ialynytchev, Robert E Wickham, Lu Wang, Alethea Varra, Connie E Chen, Anita Lungu, Jennifer L Lee
{"title":"Changes in Work Impairment and Associated Cost Savings Among Employees Receiving Psychotherapy: Retrospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Hallie M Espel-Huynh, Shih-Yin Chen, Anna Ialynytchev, Robert E Wickham, Lu Wang, Alethea Varra, Connie E Chen, Anita Lungu, Jennifer L Lee","doi":"10.1097/JOM.0000000000003508","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003508","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Examine changes in work impairment and associated cost savings among employees receiving psychotherapy through an employer-sponsored benefit.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis evaluated changes in work impairment and lost productive time (LPT) among N = 5,450 adults receiving psychotherapy. Per employee per year (PEPY) cost savings due to gains in productive time were estimated using a range of salary benchmarks.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Employees experienced significant reductions in work impairment (b = -2.88, 95% CI [-3.01, -2.75]) and LPT (b = -4.00, 95% CI [-4.25, -3.74]). Based on the median U.S. salary, improvements corresponded to an average cost savings of $4,806 PEPY. Cost savings increased with increasing baseline work impairment severity (very severe: $20,882 PEPY at the median U.S. salary).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Employees receiving evidence-based psychotherapy experience meaningful reductions in work impairment, which are associated with employer cost savings due to productive time gains.</p>","PeriodicalId":94100,"journal":{"name":"Journal of occupational and environmental medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144692875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jonah Powell, Jenny A Conlon, Paola Chivers, Ashley J Cripps
{"title":"Exercising Smart; Exploring the Impact of a University Staff Fitness Program on Employee Productivity and Cognition.","authors":"Jonah Powell, Jenny A Conlon, Paola Chivers, Ashley J Cripps","doi":"10.1097/JOM.0000000000003507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003507","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We explored the impact of a 10-week Staff Fitness Program on university employee productivity and cognition.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty-seven participants were included (Staff Fitness n = 27; control group n = 20), with a two (groups) x three (time-points) between-subjects/within-subjects design employed. Participants completed the Victoria Stroop Colour and Word Test and the Health and Work Questionnaire at each time-point, to assess cognition and productivity, respectively. Participants also completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire weekly to monitor physical activity.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings revelated no significant between group or longitudinal differences in productivity or cognition. A non-significant but large improvement (p = .055; d = 0.97) in physical activity was evident in Staff Fitness participants, while control group physical activity significantly decreased (p = .013).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The Staff Fitness Program improved physical activity levels, despite no improvements in productivity or cognition.</p>","PeriodicalId":94100,"journal":{"name":"Journal of occupational and environmental medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144692876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impacts of Altering Spirometric Prediction Equations in Occupational Health.","authors":"Mary C Townsend, Philip Harber, Clayton T Cowl","doi":"10.1097/JOM.0000000000003506","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003506","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Assess implications of applying \"Race-neutral\" GLI-Global spirometry prediction for workers in occupational medicine (OM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We applied GLI-Global to 24 hypothetical male subjects (for decades, most industrial workers have been male.) We examined: 1) four reference/prediction equations; 2) four racial groups; and 3) 80%, 100%, and 120% of race-specific predicted forced vital capacity (FVC).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The effect of changing to GLI-Global varied by group: White > Northeast (NE) Asian > Southeast (SE) Asian > Black. GLI-Global predicteds are midway between Blacks' and Whites,' and among those with lower lung function (80% predicted FVC), Blacks and SE Asians show declining %predicted values and Z-scores and increasing FVCs<LLN, while Whites and NE Asians show increasing % predicted and Z-scores and decreasing FVCs<LLN.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>OM clinicians and policymakers must carefully consider the implications of changing prediction equations.</p>","PeriodicalId":94100,"journal":{"name":"Journal of occupational and environmental medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144692878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association between Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Presenteeism among Female Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Japan.","authors":"Yuki Tahara, Makoto Okawara, Keiki Hirashima, Naoya Sawamoto, Naoaki Ohkubo, Tomohiro Ishimaru, Seiichiro Tateishi, Shinya Matsuda, Yoshihisa Fujino","doi":"10.1097/JOM.0000000000003513","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003513","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To examine the relationship between heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and presenteeism in female workers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from 19,451 Japanese women aged 20-60 years who worked at least 30 hours per week. HMB was assessed using the SAMANTA questionnaire, and presenteeism was measured using WFun. Covariates were made for age, menstrual irregularity, education, marital status, income, occupation, and firm size. Statistical analyses were performed using Poisson regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>HMB was identified in 47.1% of participants. The prevalence ratio for heavy menstrual bleeding was 1.38 [1.31-1.47] and 1.35 [1.28-1.44] for the age-adjusted and multivariable models, respectively. Higher SAMANTA scores were significantly associated with increased presenteeism (score 3: prevalence ratio 1.26, 95% CI: 1.18-1.34; score 7: prevalence ratio 1.55, 95% CI: 1.44-1.67).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>HMB significantly affects presenteeism in female workers. These findings highlight the need for workplace interventions to improve women's health and organizational productivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":94100,"journal":{"name":"Journal of occupational and environmental medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144677087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"JOEM Editorial: The Future of Health, Productivity and Occupational/Environmental Medicine.","authors":"Paul W Brandt-Rauf","doi":"10.1097/JOM.0000000000003511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003511","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94100,"journal":{"name":"Journal of occupational and environmental medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144664136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association between work-life boundary management and non-restorative sleep among Japanese teleworkers: a cross-sectional online survey.","authors":"Yuichiro Otsuka, Yoshitaka Kaneita","doi":"10.1097/JOM.0000000000003490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003490","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To examine associations between work-life boundary management styles and non-restorative sleep (NRS) among Japanese teleworkers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional online survey of 1,032 teleworkers (23.9% women; mean age 46.8 ± 9.5) was conducted in December 2024. Boundary management and NRS were assessed using a five-factor model and the Japanese Restorative Sleep Questionnaire, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression adjusted for demographic, occupational, and lifestyle factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>NRS prevalence was 39.0%. Higher boundary control was linked to lower odds of NRS (odds ratio 0.62, 95% confidence interval: 0.40-0.96). Work-centric identity (1.46, 1.01-2.13) and moderate need for self-time (2.72, 1.32-5.61) were positively associated with NRS. Other styles showed no significant associations.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Maintaining strong work-life boundaries may reduce NRS risk in teleworkers.</p>","PeriodicalId":94100,"journal":{"name":"Journal of occupational and environmental medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144661456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Getachew Kassa, Kennedy Otwombe, Berhanu Tekle, Geoffrey Fatti
{"title":"Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions for Managing Occupational Exposure to Sharps and Body Fluids Among Healthcare Workers.","authors":"Getachew Kassa, Kennedy Otwombe, Berhanu Tekle, Geoffrey Fatti","doi":"10.1097/JOM.0000000000003512","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003512","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the impact of behavioral change interventions on healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to bloodborne pathogen exposure in Ethiopian hospitals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A controlled pre/post cross-sectional study was conducted in four hospitals using structured questionnaires. Interventions included training and capacity-building, guided by the Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Composite scores for knowledge and practices increased significantly. Knowledge rose from 914 to 1226 (p = 0.03), with marked improvements in risk perception (31% to 80%, p < 0.001) and understanding post-exposure policy (44% to 73%, p < 0.001). Safety practices increased from 990 to 1409 (p = 0.05). Exposure reporting rose from 22% to 72% (p < 0.001), and use of the prevention guide from 55% to 89% (p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Behavioral interventions enhanced knowledge and exposure management practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":94100,"journal":{"name":"Journal of occupational and environmental medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144661457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}