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Work Characteristics Associated with Physical Functioning in Women.

Aimee J Palumbo1, Anneclaire J De Roos2, Carolyn Cannuscio3

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. aimee.palumbo@glink.drexel.edu.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|April 20, 2017
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Physically demanding jobs increase physical limitations in older women, while complex work improves physical functioning. Tailoring job tasks can enhance long-term women

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Work

Background:

  • Women constitute nearly half the workforce, with aging women representing a growing demographic.
  • Workplace characteristics significantly impact physical functioning, posing risks for women's physical limitations.
  • Limited research exists on the specific effects of work characteristics on women's physical functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between job characteristics and physical limitations in midlife and older U.S. women.
  • To identify specific work factors that may contribute to or protect against physical decline in women.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study (1993-1998) including 79,147 women aged 50-79.
  • Linked self-reported job titles and tenure to the Occupational Information Network for job characteristic data.
Keywords:
physical functionsocial environmentwomen’s healthworkplace

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  • Categorized jobs based on substantive complexity, physical demand, and social collaboration.
  • Analyzed the relationship between job characteristics and physical limitations (SF-36 Physical Functioning score <25th percentile) using modified Poisson regression.

    • Main Results:

    • High physical demand at work was positively associated with increased physical limitations (RR = 1.09).
    • Substantively complex work, involving problem-solving and critical thinking, was negatively associated with physical limitations (RR = 0.94).
    • Complex cognitive tasks were linked to better physical functioning in later life.

    Conclusions:

    • Workplace environments significantly influence long-term physical health outcomes for women.
    • Reducing physical strain and incorporating complex cognitive tasks in women's jobs can promote better physical functioning.
    • Employers should consider job redesign to mitigate risks associated with physically demanding roles and enhance health.