Korean J Occup Health Nurs.  2012 Aug;21(2):125-133.

Factors Associated with Performance of Occupational Health Services in Small-sized Workplaces

Affiliations
  • 1Korean Industrial Health Association Gyeonggi Center, Suwon, Korea.
  • 2Inje Institute of Advanced Studies, Seoul, Korea.
  • 3Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. yinyis@hanmail.net

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study is to identify factors associated with performance of occupational health services in small-sized workplaces in Korea.
METHODS
The data were collected from a random sample of 1,158 occupational health managers working for small-sized workplaces across the nation in which occupational health services were supported by Korean Industrial Health Association. A structured questionnaire was self-administrated by occupational health managers about characteristics of workplaces, occupational health managers, and performance level of occupational health services.
RESULTS
Stepwise multiple regression analyses revealed that factors associated with performance of occupational health services in small-sized workplaces included supervisor being designated, occupational health manager having received safety and health training, and employer's concern with activities of health management.
CONCLUSION
Government should make efforts to raise the level of employer's concern to occupational health activities. And it is needed to promote health managing staff as a core personnel to self-management for occupational health system.

Keyword

Small business; Occupational health services

MeSH Terms

Occupational Health
Occupational Health Services
Surveys and Questionnaires
Self Care
Small Business
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