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Work ability among Finnish workers with type 1 diabetes
P Hakkarainen1, L Moilanen2, V Hänninen3
1School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland, pirjoirene.hakkarainen@uef.fi.
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|April 17, 2016
Summary
Work ability in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is impacted by job demands, control, and glycaemic control. Addressing these factors can improve work capacity for individuals with T1D.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes Management
Background:
- Work ability is a balance between personal resources, health, and job demands.
- Limited research exists on work ability in working individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate associations between work-related and diabetes-related factors and work ability in male and female workers with T1D.
Main Methods:
- A random sample of 2500 individuals with T1D in Finland received questionnaires.
- Logistic regression analysis examined predictors of poor work ability.
- The final sample included 767 working individuals aged 18-64 with T1D.
Main Results:
- One-third of working men and women with T1D reported poor work ability.
- High job demands and low job control were linked to poor work ability in both genders.
- Physical work and low worktime control affected men's work ability; high HbA1c was associated with poor work ability in both genders.
Conclusions:
- Work-related factors and poor glycemic control negatively impact work ability in individuals with T1D.
- Enhancing job control and worktime control is crucial for supporting the work ability of T1D employees.
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