Presenteeism in a Dutch hand eczema population-a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Presenteeism (attending work despite complaints and ill health, which should prompt rest and absence) has been overlooked in the field of hand eczema.

Objectives

To examine the 1-year prevalence of presenteeism related to hand eczema in a population of hand eczema patients who visited a tertiary referral centre. Secondary objectives: to identify intrinsic/extrinsic reasons for presenteeism and to evaluate associated factors.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional questionnaire study. Presenteeism was defined as "going to work despite feeling you should have taken sick leave because of hand eczema". Respondents answered questions about socio-demographic factors, clinical features, occupational characteristics, and hand eczema related to occupational exposure.

SUBMITTER: Oosterhaven JAF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6001425 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature