Evolution of psychosocial factors at work in a French region [PDF]
Psychosocial factors at work (PFW) can be defined as all non-physicochemical occupational risks. Several epidemiological models have been proposed to measure PFW, but one of the most widely used is Karasek's model.To determine whether psychosocial factors, evaluated by Karasek's questionnaire, had increased in a cohort of workers.A random sample of ...
C, Bègue +6 more
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Psychosocial work environment as a dynamic network: a multi-wave cohort study [PDF]
While characteristics of psychosocial work environment have traditionally been studied separately, we propose an alternative approach that treats psychosocial factors as interacting elements in networks where they all potentially affect each other.
Kivimäki, M +20 more
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Work-related psychosocial factors and carotid atherosclerosis [PDF]
In order to better understand the role of work environment in the earlier stages of the cardiovascular disease process, we wanted to investigate the influence of work-related psychosocial factors on preclinical atherosclerosis.Cross-sectional data was used to examine the association between psychological job demands, job decision latitude, and carotid ...
M, Rosvall +5 more
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Cardiovascular diseases and psychosocial factors at work
Besides the 'classic' cardiovascular risk factors (high blood pressure, dyslipidaemia, metabolic syndrome and diabetes), the work environment is playing an increasingly significant role in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Several elements contribute to the effect of the work environment: physical factors, chemical factors, shift work and ...
Diène, Eloi +2 more
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Factors related to psychological well-being in unskilled manual workers
Objectives The authors characterized the demographic, socioeconomic, and psychosocial work factors associated with performance of unskilled manual work, and then identified the modifiable psychosocial work factors that affected the psychological well ...
Jungsun Park, Yangho Kim
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Background Working conditions substantially influence health, work ability and sick leave. Useful instruments to help clinicians pay attention to working conditions are lacking in primary care (PC).
Charlotte Post Sennehed +5 more
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Associations between psychosocial factors and work ability in a Tunisian electricity and gas company
Introduction Work ability can be influenced by numerous factors, particularly psychosocial ones. These latter can be individual psychosocial factors but also psychosocial factors at the workplace.
N. Rmadi +8 more
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The psychosocial work environment (i.e., job demands and resources) is a significant determinant of nurses’ health and motivation; yet, despite the close associations between specific work environment factors, various frameworks suggest different aspects
Arūnas Žiedelis
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Psychosocial risk factors in home and community settings and their associations with population health and health inequalities: a systematic meta-review [PDF]
<p><b>Background:</b> The effects of psychosocial risk factors on population health and health inequalities has featured prominently in epidemiological research literature as well as public health policy strategies.
Petticrew, Mark +15 more
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Low back pain and sickness absence among sedentary workers: the influence of lumbar sagittal movement characteristics and psychosocial factors [PDF]
Introduction: Low back pain remains a burden for society, since it can lead to sickness absence and work disability. Physical occupational risk factors can contribute to the development of back pain, yet little is known about any risks in sedentary ...
Bell, Jamie
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