Association Between Shift Work and Clean Room Environment on Self-reported Premenstrual Symptoms and Menstrual Pain in Taiwan

IF 3.5 3区 医学 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Safety and Health at Work Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.shaw.2024.04.006
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Abstract

Background

Limited research has delved into the effects of work characteristics on premenstrual symptoms (PMS) in women, which can influence work performance and overlook potential hazards for women in their work environments. This study aimed to investigate the impact of shift work and working in a clean room on premenstrual symptoms, menstrual status, and menstrual pain among employed females in an electronics manufacturer.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted on menstruating female employees between August and December 2014, aged 18–55, who received regular employee health checks. Questionnaires were designed to collect information on demographics, personal lifestyle, menstrual status, menstrual pain scores, and self-reported premenstrual symptoms.

Results

Among 7,193 participants, 18.6% reported moderate to severe menstrual pain affecting their work. Female workers who reported shift work showed an increased prevalence of moderate to severe premenstrual symptoms, including fatigue (RR = 1.20), somatic discomforts (RR = 1.04), diarrhea (RR = 1.04), and tension (RR = 1.05). Additionally, shift work was associated with an elevated risk of experiencing a moderate or significant impact of menstrual pain on work (RR = 1.03), menstrual irregularity (RR = 1.30), and high menstrual pain (RR = 1.23). Working in a clean room was associated with an increased risk of high menstrual pain (RR = 1.13). Subjects working shifts in a clean room had the highest pain scores compared to the other groups.

Conclusion

This study underscores the association of work-related factors on PMS in female employees. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of premenstrual symptoms in female workers with different work characteristics, emphasizing the potential hazards of work-related factors on female employees.

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台湾轮班工作与无尘室环境对自我报告的经前期症状和痛经的影响
背景对工作特征对女性经前症状(PMS)影响的研究有限,而经前症状可能会影响工作表现,并忽视工作环境对女性的潜在危害。本研究旨在调查轮班工作和在无尘室工作对一家电子产品制造商中在职女性的经前症状、月经状态和痛经的影响。 方法 对 2014 年 8 月至 12 月期间接受定期员工健康检查的 18-55 岁经期女员工进行了一项回顾性队列研究。研究设计了调查问卷,以收集有关人口统计学、个人生活方式、月经状况、痛经评分和自我报告的经前症状的信息。结果在7193名参与者中,18.6%的人报告中度至重度痛经影响了她们的工作。报告轮班工作的女工出现中度至重度经前症状的比例增加,包括疲劳(RR = 1.20)、躯体不适(RR = 1.04)、腹泻(RR = 1.04)和紧张(RR = 1.05)。此外,轮班工作与经痛对工作造成中度或重大影响(RR = 1.03)、月经不调(RR = 1.30)和高度经痛(RR = 1.23)的风险升高有关。在无尘室工作与高度痛经的风险增加有关(RR = 1.13)。与其他组别相比,在无尘室轮班工作的受试者疼痛评分最高。我们的研究结果有助于更好地了解不同工作特点的女职工的经前期症状,强调了工作相关因素对女职工的潜在危害。
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Safety and Health at Work
Safety and Health at Work Social Sciences-Safety Research
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期刊介绍: Safety and Health at Work (SH@W) is an international, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal published quarterly in English beginning in 2010. The journal is aimed at providing grounds for the exchange of ideas and data developed through research experience in the broad field of occupational health and safety. Articles may deal with scientific research to improve workers'' health and safety by eliminating occupational accidents and diseases, pursuing a better working life, and creating a safe and comfortable working environment. The journal focuses primarily on original articles across the whole scope of occupational health and safety, but also welcomes up-to-date review papers and short communications and commentaries on urgent issues and case studies on unique epidemiological survey, methods of accident investigation, and analysis. High priority will be given to articles on occupational epidemiology, medicine, hygiene, toxicology, nursing and health services, work safety, ergonomics, work organization, engineering of safety (mechanical, electrical, chemical, and construction), safety management and policy, and studies related to economic evaluation and its social policy and organizational aspects. Its abbreviated title is Saf Health Work.
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