Presenteeism and noise perception at work: a cross-sectional study using association analysis.

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Public Health
• Industrial Hygiene

Background:

• Presenteeism, defined as reduced work performance due to illness, is a significant public health concern.
• Occupational noise exposure poses risks to worker health and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the health profile of automotive industry workers in Brazil.
• To determine the association between noise perception and presenteeism in this workforce.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted in the automotive industry in São Paulo state, Brazil.
• 306 workers completed the Presenteeism Work Limitations Questionnaire.
• Multiple logistic regression analysis was employed.

Main Results:

• A positive association was found between perceived noise interference with productivity and presenteeism.
• Male workers reporting headaches, tension, and reduced well-being were more likely to experience presenteeism.
• Physical demand was identified as the factor most strongly associated with presenteeism.

Conclusions:

• Workers' perceptions of noise exposure are significantly associated with presenteeism.
• Addressing noise in the automotive industry may help mitigate presenteeism.