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Sickness Presenteeism: Prevalence, Attendance-Pressure Factors, and an Outline of a Model for Research

Aronsson, Gunnar, Gustafsson, Klas·2005·Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Sickness presence, that is, going to work despite judging one's current state of health as such that sick leave should be taken, was investigated in relation to different work and background factors. METHODS: The study group comprised a random sample of 3136 persons who responded to a questionnaire administered in conjunction with Statistics Sweden's labor market survey. Logistic regressions were used in the analyses. RESULTS: Fifty-three percent reported the presence of sickness (on more than one occasion during the preceding year). Having a health problem is a strong determinant of sickness presenteeism (odds ratio = 3.32). For any given health status, there are certain other factors (personally and work-related demands) that impact on the risk of sickness presence, such as difficulties in staff replacement, time pressure, insufficient resources, and poor personal financial situation. CONCLUSIONS: The study has identified different types of determinants of sickness presence. Under the assumption that there is a connection between high sickness presence and risk for future ill health, the results may provide assistance in the formulation of preventive measures.

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Authors
Aronsson, G., & Gustafsson, K.
Corresponding author
Aronsson, Gunnar
Venue
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Published
2005-09
Volume
47
Issue
9
Pages
958-966
ISSN
1076-2752 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2030766007
Cited by
646
References
24
Citations by year
2026: 17 · 2025: 18 · 2024: 44 · 2023: 34 · 2022: 47 · 2021: 40 · 2020: 46 · 2019: 33 · 2018: 39 · 2017: 42 · 2016: 29 · 2015: 39 · 2014: 41 · 2013: 48 · 2012: 21
FWCI
17.49
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Workplace Health and Well-being
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
Keywords
sickness presenteeism, sick leave, health status, time pressure, personal financial situation, occupational health, preventive measures
MeSH terms
Absenteeism, Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Cross-Sectional Studies, Data Collection, Female, Health Status, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Logistic Models, Workplace, Sick Leave

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