Sick leave before, during and after pregnancy

Rieck, Karsten Marshall Elseth; Telle, Kjetil

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“…Furthermore, we found an association between “at least one SL” and younger women (<25 years), as in certain other studies [8, 11, 16], but not others with different cut-offs [7, 19]. First pregnancy and inexperience related to age or specific representation such as “absence from work is considered beneficial for the child” may explain this result [11]. In our study, the relationship between occupational classes and SL after adjustment is not clear.…”

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Exposure to occupational hazards for pregnancy and sick leave in pregnant workers: a cross-sectional study

Henrotin

Vaissière

Etaix³

et al. 2017

Ann of Occup and Environ Med

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BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the association between exposure to occupational hazards for pregnancy and sick leave (SL) in pregnant workers.MethodsA cross-sectional study was performed in French occupational health services in 2014. Occupational hazards for pregnancy were assessed by occupational health physicians (OHPs). After delivery and at the time of returning to work, 1,495 eligible workers were interviewed by OHPs. Information on SL was self-reported. Risk ratios (RRs) were calculated from multivariable analyses based on a generalized linear model with a Bernoulli distribution and a log link adjusted for selected confounders for binary outcomes or zero-inflated negative binomial regression for count outcomes.ResultsAmong recruited workers, 74.9% presented “at least one SL” during pregnancy. After adjustment, the cumulative index of occupational hazards (0, 1–2, 3–4, ≥ 5 risks) for pregnancy was significantly associated with “at least one SL” during pregnancy in a dose–response relationship. This gradient was also observed with “early SL” (<15 week gestation): from 1 to 2 risks, RR = 1.48 (95% confidence intervals (CIs): 0.92-2.38); from 3 to 4 risks, RR = 2.03 (95% CI: 1.25-3.30); equal to or higher than five risks, RR = 2.90 (95% CI: 1.89-4.44); with “duration of absence” (adjusted mean): from 1 to 2 risks, m = 38.6 days; from 3 to 4 risks, m = 46.8 days; equal to or higher than five risks, m = 53.8 days. We also found that deprivation, pregnancy at risk, assisted reproductive therapy, work-family conflicts, home-work commuting felt as difficult and young age are associated with a higher risk of SL.ConclusionsOur results support the assertion that pregnant workers exposed to occupational hazards for pregnancy without medical complications are also at risk of taking SL during pregnancy. More prevention in the workplace for pregnant workers exposed to occupational hazards could reduce SL.

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Exposure to occupational hazards for pregnancy and sick leave in pregnant workers: a cross-sectional study

Henrotin

Vaissière

Etaix³

et al. 2017

Ann of Occup and Environ Med

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“…In Norway, this development coincides with increased sickness absence during pregnancy. Somewhat surprisingly, the increased sickness absence primarily applies to young pregnant women rather than their older counterparts 3 4…”

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“…Sickness absence during pregnancy has increased substantially over the past two decades in Norway, and the relative increase and total level of sickness absence is highest among younger women 3 4 16. However, the impact of the occupational class on this age difference is unknown.…”

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Age, occupational class and sickness absence during pregnancy: a retrospective analysis study of the Norwegian population registry

Ariansen

2014

BMJ Open

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ObjectiveWestern women increasingly delay having children to advance their career, and pregnancy is considered to be riskier among older women. In Norway, this development surprisingly coincides with increased sickness absence among young pregnant women, rather than their older counterparts. This paper tests the hypothesis that young pregnant women have a higher number of sick days because this age group includes a higher proportion of working class women, who are more prone to sickness absence.DesignA zero-inflated Poisson regression was conducted on the Norwegian population registry.ParticipantsAll pregnant employees giving birth in 2004–2008 were included in the study. A total number of 216 541 pregnancies were observed among 180 483 women.Outcome measureNumber of sick days.ResultsAlthough the association between age and number of sick days was U-shaped, pregnant women in their early 20s had a higher number of sick days than those in their mid-40s. This was particularly the case for pregnant women with previous births. In this group, 20-year-olds had 12.6 more sick days than 45-year-olds; this age difference was reduced to 6.3 after control for class. Among women undergoing their first pregnancy, 20-year-olds initially had 1.2 more sick days than 45-year-olds, but control for class altered this age difference. After control for class, 45-year-old first-time pregnant women had 2.9 more sick days than 20-year-olds with corresponding characteristics.ConclusionsThe negative association between age and sickness absence was partly due to younger age groups including more working class women, who were more prone to sickness absence. Young pregnant women's needs for job adjustments should not be underestimated.

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“…In countries without POR benefit, SA sharply increases during the first month after conception and progressively thereafter until delivery 35. Despite being a physiological situation, the progressive body changes related to pregnancy may be perceived by pregnant workers as more or less disabling as pregnancy progresses, making it difficult to perform job tasks as usual.…”

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Working conditions and absence from work during pregnancy in a cohort of healthcare workers

Villar¹,

Serra

Serra³

et al. 2019

Occup Environ Med

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ObjectivesTo assess the relationship between exposure to occupational risk factors during pregnancy and absence from work using two different social benefits.MethodThree working pregnancy trajectories (WPT) were identified in a cohort of 428 pregnant workers from a healthcare institution (period 2010–2014), based on absence days and using cluster analysis. WPT1 included absences mainly covered by sickness absence benefit (32.0% of women), WPT2 included absences covered by pregnancy occupational risk (POR) benefit (28.3%) and WPT3 were pregnant workers with few absences (39.9%). Exposure to occupational risk factors was assessed by experts and association with trajectories was analysed using logistic regression. Relative risks (RR) and their 95% CIs were adjusted for age, type of contract and shift work.ResultsWPT2 was associated with exposure to physical (RR=1.86, 95%CI 1.17 to 2.97), safety (RR=2.10, 95%CI 1.61 to 2.73), ergonomic (RR=2.52, 95%CI 1.89 to 3.36) and psychosocial (RR=1.79, 95%CI 1.31 to 2.46) factors, and with exposure level. For physicians, WPT1 was associated with safety risks (RR=3.13, 95%CI 1.22 to 7.99), WPT2 with chemical and ergonomic for administrative/technical support (RR=12.20, 95%CI 1.69 to 88.09; RR=14.09, 95%CI 1.34 to 148.61, respectively), with safety and ergonomic risks for nursing aides (RR=1.84, 95%CI 1.12 to 3.02; RR=3.94, 95% CI 2.38 to 6.53, respectively), and with physical (RR=1.72, 95%CI 1.04 to 2.86), safety (RR=2.21, 95%CI 1.62 to 3.03), ergonomic (RR=2.02, 95%CI 1.44 to 2.86) and psychosocial factors (RR=1.96, 95%CI 1.32 to 2.90) for nurses.ConclusionsAbsences from work covered by POR benefit show a consistent relationship with exposure to occupational risks. Sickness absence is the most frequent benefit used by pregnant workers. Current social benefits are apparently used adequately for protecting women from occupational exposures. Future studies are needed to clarify this further.

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Sick leave before, during and after pregnancy

Cited by 43 publications

References 55 publications

Exposure to occupational hazards for pregnancy and sick leave in pregnant workers: a cross-sectional study

Exposure to occupational hazards for pregnancy and sick leave in pregnant workers: a cross-sectional study

Age, occupational class and sickness absence during pregnancy: a retrospective analysis study of the Norwegian population registry

Working conditions and absence from work during pregnancy in a cohort of healthcare workers

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