Presenteeism and noise perception at work: a cross-sectional study using association analysis
Tavares, Renata da Silva Cardoso Rocha; Silva, Luiz Felipe; Muniz Júnior, Jorge.
São Paulo med. j
; 141(1): 36-44, Jan.-Feb. 2023. tab
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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 association between noise perception and presenteeism among workers in the Brazilian automotive industry. DESIGN ANDSETTING:
This was a cross-sectional study utilizing a case study design analyzing the automotive industry in the interior of São Paulo state, Brazil.METHODS:
This study included 306 workers using the Presenteeism Work Limitations Questionnaire protocol. 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 presenteeism. Physical demand had the highest score in terms of interfering with the presenteeism index.CONCLUSION:
Workers' perceptions of noise were associated with presenteeism.
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