In the classroom but absent: Evidence of sickness presenteeism among teachers at four public schools.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Evidence regarding sickness presenteeism (SP) in low-and middle-income countries and in vulnerable groups such as teachers is relatively scarce. To provide evidence addressing this research gap, we examined the prevalence and predictors, and estimated the productivity loss impairment due to SP among teachers in Leon, Nicaragua.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study. Four public schools in Leon, Nicaragua, were selected, and 132 teachers were included in the final sample. Predictors influencing SP were identified through multivariable logistic regression. By using the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire, we converted the productivity loss impairment to 2018 US dollars (1 US dollar = 31.78 Cordobas).

Results

Overall, the prevalence of SP

SUBMITTER: Rojas-Roque C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9519778 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature