Factors Associated With the Work Productivity of Japanese Working Pregnant Women

Wada, Aya; Nakamura, Y.; Tsuno, Yoko Sumikawa; Nagasaka, Keiko; Kawajiri, Maiko; Takeishi, Yoko; Yoshida, Mikako; Yoshizawa, Toyoko

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“…Furthermore, it is possible that the use of social systems also had an effect, although it was not examined in this survey. It has been reported that job performance during pregnancy is lower in early pregnancy, increases toward the middle of pregnancy, and then decreases toward the end of pregnancy [ 14 , 35 ]. Therefore, The period of pregnancy should be taken into account even if the woman is pregnant.…”

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Occupational stress is associated with job performance among pregnant women in Japan: comparison with similar age group of women

Nakamura

Tsuno

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BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Pregnancy results in physical and psychological changes in women; however, pregnant women hesitate to take a break from work even when they feel the need. Since working while physically ill leads to decreased job performance, it is important to determine the factors that lead to this phenomenon. Aim To study the occupational stress associated with job performance and absenteeism of pregnant women compared with non-pregnant women. Methods In 2019, non-pregnant and pregnant employed women in their 20–40 s in Japan completed an online survey examining job performance (Work Limitation Questionnaire - Short Form), absenteeism, occupational stress (Brief Job Stress Questionnaire), and working situations. Results Of 918 respondents who met the inclusion criteria, 904 were included in the final analysis (454 non-pregnant and 450 pregnant women). Logistic regression analyses showed that absenteeism was significantly higher for pregnant women. However, for women who were absent, there was no significant difference between non-pregnant and pregnant women. After adjusting for attributes and working conditions, pregnant women had significantly higher (p < .001) work productivity losses than non-pregnant women, but only in the physical tasks domain; their physical stress response was also higher compared to non-pregnant women (p = .048). However, pregnant women reported significantly less interpersonal conflict stress (p < .001) and psychological stress (p = .026), as well as better workplace support as a buffering factor for stress (p = .021), than non-pregnant women. Conclusion Clarifying the physical burden associated with pregnancy and assisting women in coordinating their work duties while considering the physical demands of pregnancy may minimize work productivity losses among pregnant women.

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Occupational stress is associated with job performance among pregnant women in Japan: comparison with similar age group of women

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Tsuno

Wada

et al. 2022

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…Occupational stress during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, small for gestational age, and low birth weight 16) . A study examining the correlates of presenteeism and absenteeism in working pregnant women reported that occupational stress, such as work overload and job suitability, was significantly associated with presenteeism 17) . Meanwhile, a study examining the association between occupational stress and fertility outcomes found that women who perceived their jobs as more demanding were significantly less likely to become pregnant, and women in shift work were less likely to become pregnant 18) .…”

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“…Moreover, being pregnant was significantly associated with physical stress reactions 20) . Although previous studies 16,17) have investigated the effects of occupational stress on pregnant women, they have not investigated how pregnancy itself affects occupational stress. Furthermore, some studies 20) did not adjust for the number of children or measure the impact of pregnancy alone.…”

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Occupational stress and related factors among childless working women in their 20s–40s: A pregnancy perspective

Nakamura

Wada

Tsuno

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Objectives: While women are expected to support Japan's labor force, they often quit their jobs because of pregnancy and childbirth. Occupational stress affects reproductive life events unique to women, including pregnancy intention and premature birth. This study aimed to examine occupational stress and its related factors among working women of reproductive age, especially from the perspective of pregnancy. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study involved a web survey of childless female workers aged 20-44 years, conducted in April-May 2019 in Japan. The survey items included the Brief Job Stress Questionnaire, demographic characteristics, and work-related variables. Logistic regression analysis was performed with physical and psychological stress reactions as dependent variables and demographic characteristics and work situation as control variables. Results: Of the 904 employees, 450 were pregnant. Physical stress reactions indicated that being pregnant and stress risk related to job control, interpersonal conflict, suitable jobs were significantly associated. Further, psychological stress reactions including stress risk related to job overload, job control, interpersonal conflict, and suitable jobs were significantly associated, but being pregnant was not. Among pregnant women, being in the first trimester and maternity harassment were significantly associated with physical and psychological stress reactions. Conclusions: To ensure that women in their prime continue working through pregnancy and after childbirth, gender-friendly social systems and workplaces free of harassment are required, as well as workplace support systems appropriate for each stage of pregnancy.

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Factors Associated With the Work Productivity of Japanese Working Pregnant Women

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Occupational stress is associated with job performance among pregnant women in Japan: comparison with similar age group of women

Occupational stress is associated with job performance among pregnant women in Japan: comparison with similar age group of women

Occupational stress and related factors among childless working women in their 20s–40s: A pregnancy perspective

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