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Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life Among Operating Engineers

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Because health-related quality of life among blue-collar workers has not been well studied, the purpose of this study was to determine factors associated with health-related quality of life among Operating Engineers. METHODS: With cross-sectional data from a convenience sample of 498 Operating Engineers, personal and health behavioral factors associated with health-related quality of life were examined. RESULTS: Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that personal factors (older age, being married, more medical comorbidities, and depression) and behavioral factors (smoking, low fruit and vegetable intake, low physical activity, high body mass index, and low sleep quality) were associated with poor health-related quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: Operating Engineers are at risk for poor health-related quality of life. Underlying medical comorbidities and depression should be well managed. Worksite wellness programs addressing poor health behaviors may be beneficial.

Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

DOI: 10.1097/jom.0b013e3182611a85

Authors: Seung Hee Choi, Richard W. Redman, Jeffrey E. Terrell, Joanne M. Pohl, Sonia A. Duffy

Institutions: University of Michigan, National Institute of Nursing Research, Michigan Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Health and Well-being

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Nursing Research