An Exploration of Contextual Aspects that Influence Cardiovascular Disease Risks Perceived by Workers in a Small–Medium-Sized Workplace
2020
Jin Ah Kim | Won Ju Hwang | Juhye Jin
Contextual factors are associated with risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) perceived by personnel employed in small&ndash:medium-sized workplaces. In an ecological model, data collection and analysis were undertaken, stratified by intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational contexts of blue-collar workers. Data were collected in face-to-face (n = 36) and focus group (n = 4) interviews and subjected to qualitative content analysis, to generate three main themes, 10 generic categories and 18 sub-categories. At the intrapersonal level, &ldquo:physical burden&rdquo:, &ldquo:burn out due to overtime work&rdquo:, &ldquo:no time to take care of health because of family responsibility&rdquo:, and &ldquo:lack of recognition and knowledge of CVD risks&rdquo: were derived from the individual interviews. At the interpersonal level, &ldquo:stress of possible job losses&rdquo:, &ldquo:dislike of stigmatization of unhealthy persons&rdquo:, &ldquo:smoking and drinking to reduce relationship stress&rdquo:, and &ldquo:unhealthy work environment&rdquo: differed by level of risk perception. &ldquo:Preferred economic value&rdquo: and &ldquo:lack of understanding about importance of CVD management of an employer&rdquo: emerged at the organizational level. Factors that influence CVD risks among workers in small&ndash:medium-sized business were present at the multiple levels. Therefore, healthcare providers in the field of occupational health should consider CVD risks in the context of blue-collar workers and organizational level for health-promotion programs.
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