Korean J Occup Health Nurs.  2020 Nov;29(4):273-287. 10.5807/kjohn.2020.29.4.273.

The Influence of Health Status and Working Condition on the Absence of Adult Workers: Focusing on Gender Differences

• Lee MK
• Lim SH

• KMID: 2508998
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2020.29.4.273

Abstract

Purpose
This descriptive correlation study was conducted to investigate factors affecting the absence of adult workers according to their gender.
Methods
Secondary data analysis was carried out using data from the fifth Korean Working Conditions Survey. Data on respondents’ demographic characteristics, working conditions, health status, and absence were analyzed; a descriptive analysis, x ² -test, t-test, and logistic regression analysis were carried out.
Results
The factors that had the greatest impact on male workers' absence from work were service workers (2.74 times; B=.99), having more than 53 hours of work per week (1.17 times; B=.52), and when subjective health conditions were not satisfied (2.27 times; B=.82), whereas the factors that affected female workers' absence the most were a monthly income of 3 million won or more (2.74 times; B=1.34), a weekly work time of 53 hours (2.02 times; B=.71), and having a fewer number of sleep disorders (B=-.36).
Conclusion
This study suggests that not only the national interest should be considered in investigating the factors affecting absence but also the enterprise. Systematic support for the health care of workers is also needed.

Keyword

Workers; Work; Health status; Sex