Implementation of maternity protection legislation: Gynecologists' perceptions and practices in French-speaking Switzerland.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:In several countries, maternity protection legislations (MPL) confer an essential role to gynecologist-obstetricians (OBGYNs) for the protection of pregnant workers and their future children from occupational exposures. This study explores OBGYNs' practices and difficulties in implementing MPL in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. METHODS:An online survey was sent to 333 OBGYNs. Data analysis included: 1) descriptive and correlational statistics and 2) hierarchical cluster analysis to identify patterns of practices. RESULTS:OBGYNs evoked several problems in MPL implementation: absence of risk analysis in the companies, difficult collaboration with employers, lack of competencies in the field of occupational health. Preventive leave was underused, with sick leave being pres

SUBMITTER: Abderhalden-Zellweger A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7192633 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature