Ivars Vanadziņš
Biographic Data
| ID | 7792033 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ivars Vanadziņš |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ivars |
| FAMILY NAME | Vanadziņš |
| SIGNATURE | VANADZIŅŠ I |
| AFFILIATIONS | Riga Stradiņš University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5391-1583 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Reasons behind sickness presenteeism
Introduction: Sickness presenteeism-working despite being ill-is influenced by work demands, personal circumstances, and socio-demographic factors. This study investigates the prevalence of sickness presenteeism and its self-reported reasons across socio-demographic groups in Latvia. Methods: Data were pooled from four consecutive cross-sectional surveys conducted from 2006 to 2018, representing a sample of 6,368 hired workers. Logistic regressio…
Impact of workplace conflicts and rivalry on low back and neck pain
Our findings highlight workplace conflicts and rivalry as important psychosocial risk factors for LBP and NP. Addressing these factors through workplace interventions and leadership strategies could contribute to musculoskeletal health promotion
Covid-19 pandemic influence on perceived exposure to chemical substances in Latvia
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has globally influenced the exposure of populations to chemical substances through various channels. This study aims to evaluate the tendencies of the use of chemical products in Latvia amidst the pandemic. Answers from 597 respondents (26.6% male, 73.4% female, mean age 46.0 ± 12.2) which were gathered as part of the HBM4EU (Human Biomonitoring Initiative) citizen survey and 8 focus group participants were use…
Pain Among Latvian Workers
The problem of painful and disabling work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is increasing in many employment sectors of Latvia. Official statistics may underestimate the proportion of affected employees, causing delays in preventive interventions, ineffective rehabilitation, and a reduction of the workforce. This study investigated the prevalence of painful health conditions among Latvian workers by analyzing survey data and comparing thes…
Is It Essential for Occupational Health and Safety Experts to Know the English Language? Results From Several Studies in Latvia
Background: Poor knowledge of the language has been identified as a barrier to up-to-date occupational safety and health information, however, this question has not been addressed in the context of occupational safety and health expert competence in providing advice for employers in a small, non-English speaking country. Objectives: To analyze the available data on the use of languages for searching professional information by occupational safety…
Indoor Air Radon Concentration in Premises of Public Companies and Workplaces in Latvia
Considering the multitudes of people who spend their time working indoors in public premises and workplaces, it is worth knowing what their level of exposure is to natural radioactive radon gas, the second most widespread and dangerous carcinogen for lung cancer development after cigarette smoking. This state-level study covered most of the territory of Latvia and conducted 941 radon measurements with Radtrack2, placed for 4-6 months in the premi…
Sickness Presenteeism among Employees Having Workplace Conflicts—Results from Pooled Analyses in Latvia
The study's objective was to investigate the associations between workplace conflicts and self-reported sickness presenteeism defined as going to work while being ill. Cross-sectional survey data pooled from four national surveys in years 2006, 2010, 2013 and 2018 with a study sample of 6368 employees (mean age 42.9 years and 52.9% females) were used. Respondents were randomly drawn from different regions and industries; therefore, the sample is …
Reasons for Low Protection of Vulnerable Workers from Covid-19—Results from the Quantitative and Qualitative Study on Working Life in Latvia
Several individual factors like older age and chronic diseases have been linked with more severe symptoms often leading to hospitalization and higher mortality from COVID-19. Part of adults with such factors is still active in the workforce. The objective of the study was to identify measures taken by the employer to protect them and to investigate reasons for low protection of vulnerable workers during the 1st wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Answ…
Impact of Workplace Conflicts on Self-Reported Medically Certified Sickness Absence in Latvia
Sickness absence is one of the most important working population health indicators. It is a complex phenomenon that is investigated by health care and occupational health specialists, economists, and work psychologists. Sickness absence is used as a predictor for morbidity and mortality, but besides the health status of an individual, sickness absence is influenced by demographic, socio-economic factors, and work environment factors. Conflicts at…
Challenges for Workplace Risk Assessment in Home Offices—Results from a Qualitative Descriptive Study on Working Life during the First Wave of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Latvia
Epidemiological restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have raised legal and practical questions related to the provision of workplace risk assessment in home offices of teleworkers. The objective of this qualitative study was to analyze practical experience of employers and occupational safety and health experts performing workplace risk assessment in Latvia during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our findings suggest that employers h…
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Reasons for Low Protection of Vulnerable Workers from Covid-19—Results from the Quantitative and Qualitative Study on Working Life in Latvia
Several individual factors like older age and chronic diseases have been linked with more severe symptoms often leading to hospitalization and higher mortality from COVID-19. Part of adults with such factors is still active in the workforce. The objective of the study was to identify measures taken by the employer to protect them and to investigate reasons for low protection of vulnerable workers during the 1st wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Answ…
Impact of Workplace Conflicts on Self-Reported Medically Certified Sickness Absence in Latvia
Sickness absence is one of the most important working population health indicators. It is a complex phenomenon that is investigated by health care and occupational health specialists, economists, and work psychologists. Sickness absence is used as a predictor for morbidity and mortality, but besides the health status of an individual, sickness absence is influenced by demographic, socio-economic factors, and work environment factors. Conflicts at…
Challenges for Workplace Risk Assessment in Home Offices—Results from a Qualitative Descriptive Study on Working Life during the First Wave of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Latvia
Epidemiological restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have raised legal and practical questions related to the provision of workplace risk assessment in home offices of teleworkers. The objective of this qualitative study was to analyze practical experience of employers and occupational safety and health experts performing workplace risk assessment in Latvia during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our findings suggest that employers h…
Pain Among Latvian Workers
The problem of painful and disabling work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is increasing in many employment sectors of Latvia. Official statistics may underestimate the proportion of affected employees, causing delays in preventive interventions, ineffective rehabilitation, and a reduction of the workforce. This study investigated the prevalence of painful health conditions among Latvian workers by analyzing survey data and comparing thes…
Is It Essential for Occupational Health and Safety Experts to Know the English Language? Results From Several Studies in Latvia
Background: Poor knowledge of the language has been identified as a barrier to up-to-date occupational safety and health information, however, this question has not been addressed in the context of occupational safety and health expert competence in providing advice for employers in a small, non-English speaking country. Objectives: To analyze the available data on the use of languages for searching professional information by occupational safety…
Indoor Air Radon Concentration in Premises of Public Companies and Workplaces in Latvia
Considering the multitudes of people who spend their time working indoors in public premises and workplaces, it is worth knowing what their level of exposure is to natural radioactive radon gas, the second most widespread and dangerous carcinogen for lung cancer development after cigarette smoking. This state-level study covered most of the territory of Latvia and conducted 941 radon measurements with Radtrack2, placed for 4-6 months in the premi…
Sickness Presenteeism among Employees Having Workplace Conflicts—Results from Pooled Analyses in Latvia
The study's objective was to investigate the associations between workplace conflicts and self-reported sickness presenteeism defined as going to work while being ill. Cross-sectional survey data pooled from four national surveys in years 2006, 2010, 2013 and 2018 with a study sample of 6368 employees (mean age 42.9 years and 52.9% females) were used. Respondents were randomly drawn from different regions and industries; therefore, the sample is …
Covid-19 pandemic influence on perceived exposure to chemical substances in Latvia
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has globally influenced the exposure of populations to chemical substances through various channels. This study aims to evaluate the tendencies of the use of chemical products in Latvia amidst the pandemic. Answers from 597 respondents (26.6% male, 73.4% female, mean age 46.0 ± 12.2) which were gathered as part of the HBM4EU (Human Biomonitoring Initiative) citizen survey and 8 focus group participants were use…
Reasons behind sickness presenteeism
Introduction: Sickness presenteeism-working despite being ill-is influenced by work demands, personal circumstances, and socio-demographic factors. This study investigates the prevalence of sickness presenteeism and its self-reported reasons across socio-demographic groups in Latvia. Methods: Data were pooled from four consecutive cross-sectional surveys conducted from 2006 to 2018, representing a sample of 6,368 hired workers. Logistic regressio…
Impact of workplace conflicts and rivalry on low back and neck pain
Our findings highlight workplace conflicts and rivalry as important psychosocial risk factors for LBP and NP. Addressing these factors through workplace interventions and leadership strategies could contribute to musculoskeletal health promotion
Medicine (9 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Business (6 works) · Occupational safety and health (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Occupational Health and Safety Research (4 works) · Workplace Health and Well-being (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Employment and Welfare Studies (3 works) · Focus group (3 works)