Quality of Sleep and Work Productivity among White-Collar Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Medicina, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 58(7), P. 883 - 883

Published: July 1, 2022

Background and Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted routine sleep work patterns in the general population. We conducted an anonymous online survey among white-collar workers from various finance, IT technology companies Lithuania to define factors associated with worse quality diminished productivity during a lockdown. Materials Methods: Employees of selected completed questionnaire that included Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Locus Control (SLOC), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7), World Health Organization’s Work Performance Questionnaire (WHO-HPQ). Respondents also provided information about their hygiene, physical activity alcohol use. Results: Data 114 respondents (56, 49.1% male) were used for analysis. Among them, 49 (43.0%) suffered poor 29 (25.4%) had clinically relevant levels anxiety. However, there only negligible absenteeism sample (a median zero hours lost over past month). In stepwise linear regression model (F(5,108) = 11.457, p < 0.001, R2adj 0.316), high anxiety, daily spent using screen, use electronic devices bedroom, smoking evening, COVID-19-related changes appetite quality. Absenteeism was moderate intensity decreased self-reported (F(2,111) 7.570, 0.104). no strong relationship between sleep-related variables (i.e., locus control, sleep) or anxiety measures productivity. Conclusions: Our findings suggest while bad are pandemic, may remain irrespective sleep.

Language: Английский

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Association between workplace and mental health and its mechanisms during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional, population-based, multi-country study

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 310, P. 116 - 122

Published: May 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic worsens populations' mental health. However, little is known about the COVID-19-related health among remote workers. We retrieved data from survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, covering 27 countries. Eligible people were those employed. main outcome disorder, four aspects: depression, anxiety, sleep loneliness. Country-specific weighted mixed models fitted to estimate association workplaces with health, controlled for age, gender, education level, living alone, making ends meets, working hours, closing suspected or confirmed cases, received anti-virus protection, social contact, disability, chronic disease. Moderate analyses conducted explore possible mechanisms. 11,197 participants included, them 29.3% suffered at least one worse disorder. After controlling covariates, compared who worked usual workplace, home only part time did not associate disorders (p-value ≥0.1395), neither workplace nor had a 55% higher likelihood suffering (OR = 1.55, 95%CI 1.03–2.36). mediation identified three indirect pathways by which influence including receiving protection. Detailed results on subtypes also provided. All assessments self-reported, resulting risk method bias. During pandemic, other places, home, worsened Evidence provided this study will contribute more nuanced practical public policy strategy making.

Language: Английский

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Influence of Remote Work on the Work Stress of Workers in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(16), P. 12489 - 12489

Published: Aug. 17, 2023

The objective of this study was to explore the research carried out and existing scientific information on remote work its influence stress workers in context COVID-19 pandemic. specific objectives were as follows: determine factors that pandemic analyze findings obtained (which achieved by referring labor same context). a documentary type with bibliographic design, conducted systematic review. articles indexed Scopus database reviewed through use following descriptors search limits: work, stress, pandemic, well those studies published between 1 January 2020 27 February 2023. Through process, 280 publications obtained. inclusion criteria applied: original addressed subject English and/or Spanish, which open access. This left sample 17 publications, these are presented via PRISMA diagram. main influenced organizational climate, job satisfaction, family–work conflict, social isolation, digital platforms, autonomy, changes workplace.

Language: Английский

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Impact of Teleworking Practices on Presenteeism: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study of Japanese Teleworkers During COVID-19

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(11), P. 1067 - 1067

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Few studies have examined the relationship between teleworking practices and presenteeism. This study determined association presenteeism among teleworkers in Japan. A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 2687 from five companies Japan, collecting data on demographic variables, practices, frequency duration of teleworking, presenteeism, various lifestyle- health-related factors. logistic regression analysis performed. Teleworkers with full-time employment less experience exhibited higher rates. Key negatively associated included creating a dedicated workspace, chatting colleagues, setting daily work goals. Gender differences were significant: for men, additional such as determining their hours, beneficial; while women, colleagues particularly important. sensitivity indicated that specific can mitigate Certain goals, lower teleworkers. These findings highlight need organizations support telework ergonomics, promote social interaction, encourage goal enhance teleworker productivity health. Training employees supervisors raise awareness own subordinates’ health is advised.

Language: Английский

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Satisfaction with new patient telehealth visits for reproductive endocrinology patients in the era of COVID-19

Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 39(7), P. 1571 - 1576

Published: June 17, 2022

Language: Английский

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