Protecting the Frontline
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study examined whether access to paid sick leave (PSL) for COVID-19 symptoms is associated with lower perceived risk, reduced job stress, and greater job satisfaction. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 1643 in-home service workers was conducted (response rate: 83%). Path analysis assessed the effects of sick leave type (paid, unpaid, no access, unsure) on perceived risk, job stress, and satisfaction, controlling for demographics and occupation. RESULTS: Compared to workers with PSL, those with unpaid leave (β = 0.087) and no access (β = 0.080) reported higher perceived risk, indirectly associated with lower job satisfaction via increased job stress. Workers with no access (β = -0.060) and unsure access (β = -0.057) also showed a direct association with lower job satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: PSL access may support in-home service workers' mental health and job satisfaction.
Institutions: George Mason University, Catholic University of Korea
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413108885