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Positive and negative reasons for sickness presenteeism in Norway and Sweden: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This article investigates various reasons for sickness presenteeism (SP), that is, going to work despite illness. The research questions asked is: What are the main reported reasons for SP in Norway and Sweden?

Design

Cross-sectional survey in Norway and Sweden. Use of binomial logistic regression analysis.

Participants

A random sample of people aged between 20 and 60 years was obtained from complete and updated databases of the Norwegian and Swedish populations. A postal questionnaire was sent to the selected individuals, with response rate 33% (n=2843). 2533 workers responded to questions about SP during the last 12 months.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The article informs about the distribution of reasons for SP in Norway and Sweden, selected by the respondents from a closed list. The article also examines which factors influence the most often reported reasons for SP.

Results

56% of the Norwegian and Swedish respondents experienced SP in the previous year. The most frequently reported reasons for SP include not burden colleagues (43%), enjoy work (37%) and feeling indispensable (35%). A lower proportion of Norwegians state that they cannot afford taking sick leave adjusted OR (aOR 0.16 (95% CI 0.10 to 0.22)), while a higher proportion of Norwegians refer to that they enjoy their work (aOR=1.64 (95% CI 1.28 to 2.09)). Women and young workers more often report that they do not want to burden their colleagues. Managers (aOR=2.19 (95% CI 1.67 to 2.86)), highly educated persons and the self-employed more often report that they are indispensable.

Conclusions

Positive and negative reasons for SP are reported, and there are significant differences between respondents from the two countries. The response rate is low and results must be interpreted with caution.

Study design

Cross-sectional study.

SUBMITTER: Johansen V

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3927796 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Positive and negative reasons for sickness presenteeism in Norway and Sweden: a cross-sectional survey.

Johansen Vegard V Aronsson Gunnar G Marklund Staffan S

BMJ open 20140212 2

<h4>Objectives</h4>This article investigates various reasons for sickness presenteeism (SP), that is, going to work despite illness. The research questions asked is: What are the main reported reasons for SP in Norway and Sweden?<h4>Design</h4>Cross-sectional survey in Norway and Sweden. Use of binomial logistic regression analysis.<h4>Participants</h4>A random sample of people aged between 20 and 60 years was obtained from complete and updated databases of the Norwegian and Swedish populations. ...[more]

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Objectives

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Participants

Primary and secondary outcome measures

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Study design

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