Prevalence of sickness presenteeism and associated factors among primary school teachers in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia

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ID22075569
AutoresYimer Mamaye (Wollo University, autor correspondente), Dawit Getachew Yenealem (0000-0001-7955-9533, University of Gondar), Molla Fentanew (University of Gondar), Tadiwos Abebaw (Wollo University), Christian Melaku (Wollo University), Anmut Endalkachew Bezie (0009-0003-0993-7676, Wollo University), Alebachew Bitew Abie (Wollo University), Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye (0000-0002-9428-394X, University of Gondar)
Ano2024
Volume12
Páginas1384325-1384325
Data de publicação2024-08-09
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
EditoraFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2024.1384325
PMID39185116
OpenAlexW4401470340
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas53

Background: Sickness presenteeism, the phenomenon of people going to work despite being ill, is an occupational and psychosocial condition that hurts both the health of workers and organizational productivity. It negatively affects health, increases health-related costs, and the risk of contagious diseases. Primary school teachers are particularly vulnerable to this problem, although little is known about its scope and associated factors. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with sickness presenteeism among school teachers in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was employed and the study period was from April 18 to May 18, 2023. A sample of 633 primary school teachers was recruited using two-stage stratified random sampling. Data were collected using structured self-administered questionnaires. Epi-data version 4.6 and STATA version 14 were used for data entry and analysis, respectively. Binary logistic regression analysis was used. A multivariable logistic regression model with an adjusted odds ratio was fitted for statistical significance. Results: = 330) [95% CI (50.9, 58.7)]. Private school teachers [AOR: 2.21, 95% CI (1.14, 4.28)], low supervisor support [AOR: 1.53, 95% CI (1.06, 2.20)], lack of staff replacement availability [AOR: 2.74, 95% CI (1.85, 4.06)], low colleague support [AOR: 2.17, 95% CI (1.40, 3.37)], unsuitable household conditions [AOR: 1.49, 95% CI (1.08, 2.34)], and strict attendance control [AOR: 2.54, 95% CI (1.67, 3.85)] were factors significantly associated with sickness presenteeism. Conclusion: The prevalence of sickness presenteeism was relatively high among primary school teachers because of factors such as low support from supervisors and colleagues, strict attendance control, lack of staff replacement, unsuitable household conditions, and private school type. Strategies to promote teachers' health include fostering a culture of support and collaboration among colleagues, recruiting adequate staff, and implementing liberal attendance policies

Absenteeism · Environmental health · Family medicine · Geography · Presenteeism · Employment and Welfare Studies · Medicine · Psychology · Technostress in Professional Settings · Workplace Health and Well-being · Pediatrics