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Kazufumi Matsuyama1, Tomohisa Nagata, Kiminori Odagami
1From the Department of Occupational Health Practice and Management, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan (K.M., T.N., K.O., S.K., K.S., K.M.); and Department of Occupational Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan (M.N.).
Workaholism is linked to headaches that hinder work among Japanese employees. Early detection of workaholism through health and work hour data can prevent productivity loss.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Workaholism is a prevalent issue in modern workplaces.
- Headaches are a common cause of presenteeism, impacting productivity.
- Understanding the link between workaholism and presenteeism-related headaches is crucial for employee well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between workaholism and headaches causing presenteeism in Japanese employees.
- To identify specific dimensions of workaholism related to headache-induced presenteeism.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from a self-reporting questionnaire and annual health checkups.
- Assessed workaholism using the Dutch Workaholic Scale.
- Employed logistic regression analysis, adjusted for covariates, to determine associations.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between workaholism and headaches causing presenteeism (OR: 1.05, 95% CI: 1.03-1.08).
- Both excessive working (OR: 1.08, 95% CI: 1.04-1.12) and compulsive working (OR: 1.10, 95% CI: 1.05-1.15) subscales were significantly related.
- 3.7% of 5802 respondents reported headaches as a work-hindering symptom.
Conclusions:
- Workaholism may contribute to productivity loss through headaches.
- Interventions targeting workaholism could mitigate presenteeism-related productivity decline.
- Integrating health examination and work hour data may facilitate early detection of workaholism.
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