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Factors Influencing Work Ability among the Working-Age Population in Singburi Province, Thailand

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  • Teeraphun Kaewdok

    (Faculty of Public Health, Rangsit Campus, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12121, Thailand
    Research Unit in Occupational Ergonomics, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12121, Thailand)

  • Saowanee Norkaew

    (Faculty of Public Health, Rangsit Campus, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12121, Thailand
    Research Unit in Occupational Ergonomics, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12121, Thailand)

  • Sanpatchaya Sirisawasd

    (Faculty of Public Health, Rangsit Campus, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12121, Thailand
    Research Unit in Occupational Ergonomics, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12121, Thailand)

  • Nattagorn Choochouy

    (Research Unit in Occupational Ergonomics, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12121, Thailand
    Faculty of Public Health, Lampang Campus, Thammasat University, Lampang 52190, Thailand)

Abstract

The ability to work is an essential factor in the quality of work life. This study aimed to determine factors related to work ability among the working population in Sing Buri Province. A total of 360 workers completed a cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic data and work conditions, psychosocial factors, and measures of the seven components of the work-ability index (WAI). Mean, percentage, standard deviation, and stepwise multiple regression analyses were conducted to determine the rates and predictors of the WAI of the participants. Of the 360 participants, 61.40% were women with an average age of 43.00 ± 11.30 years; 36.70% had completed high school education. Their average work experience was 11.30 ± 8.50 years. The results revealed that the average WAI was 31.40 ± 4.15. 76.10% of the participants qualified for the moderate work ability index. The number of current diseases, age, and monthly income were found to significantly contribute to the prediction of the WAI ( p < 0.05). This finding suggests that the relevant agencies should support a policy, project or program related to health promotion among the working population with physical health conditions. Promoting occupations should be considered to raise income policy. In doing so, work ability among the working population may be improved.

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  • Teeraphun Kaewdok & Saowanee Norkaew & Sanpatchaya Sirisawasd & Nattagorn Choochouy, 2022. "Factors Influencing Work Ability among the Working-Age Population in Singburi Province, Thailand," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(10), pages 1-10, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:10:p:5935-:d:814922
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