Factors Associated with Performance of Occupational Health Services in Small-sized Workplaces.
- Author:
Jeongsook PARK
1
;
Kwang Kee KIM
;
Hyoung Ah KIM
;
Yunjeong YI
Author Information
1. Korean Industrial Health Association Gyeonggi Center, Suwon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Small business;
Occupational health services
- MeSH:
Occupational Health;
Occupational Health Services;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Self Care;
Small Business
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2012;21(2):125-133
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
