Work-Related Asthma and Its Impact on Quality of Life and Work Productivity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of work-related asthma (WRA) on quality of life (QoL) and work productivity remains largely neglected/uncertain despite its high prevalence.

Objective

To investigate the association of WRA with QoL and work productivity as compared with subjects with non-WRA and those without asthma and rhinitis.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was carried out among workers during their periodic occupational health visit in Belgium. The Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, the 8-item Medical Outcome Study Short Form instrument, and the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment-General Health questionnaire were administered. Survey participants were divided into 3 groups: (1) WRA (current asthma with ≥2 respiratory symptoms at work; n = 89); (2) non-WRA (cu

SUBMITTER: Suarthana E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10922585 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature