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Background:

  • Presenteeism and absenteeism are linked to productivity loss and health issues.
  • Limited research exists on how individual illness perceptions influence these behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the differences in illness perceptions between presenteeism and absenteeism episodes.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional questionnaire distributed to ward-based nurses.
  • Collected data on illness perceptions during presenteeism and absenteeism.
  • Analyzed data using Paired-Samples t-test, Wilcoxon test, and McNemar test.

Main Results:

  • Illnesses during absenteeism were perceived as more serious, concerning, and legitimate than during presenteeism.
  • Treatment was seen as more effective during absenteeism, while workability was better during presenteeism.
  • Individuals chose presenteeism when it was perceived as less harmful and absenteeism when it was perceived as more beneficial.

Conclusions:

  • Illness perceptions significantly influence presenteeism and absenteeism behaviors.
  • Models of illness behavior should incorporate illness perceptions.
  • Workplace policies may impact illness behavior, and nurses may work despite significant illness.