Risk factors for school-based presenteeism in children: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children attending school whilst unwell, known as school-based presenteeism, results in negative impacts on education and mental and physical health. We aimed to identify the risk factors for this behaviour.

Method

We conducted a systematic search of five databases (11 July 2022) using words associated with school (e.g., school and childcare) and presenteeism (e.g., presenteeism and sick leave). The studies are synthesised according to the risk factors associated with school-based presenteeism and are grouped into themes by related topics.

Results

Our review included 18 studies, with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method study designs. Children, parents, and school staff reported past incidents and intentions for future presenteeism. We identified f

SUBMITTER: Woodland L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10204673 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature