2020, Vol.10, No.2

Global Health and Nursing 2023 KCI Impact Factor : 0.85

pISSN : 2233-5560 / eISSN : 2671-5554
https://journal.kci.go.kr/rins

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate factors affecting nurses’ presenteeism, which is defined as attending work while ill. Methods: The subjects of the study were 545 nurses who were wage employees among survey sample of the Fifth Korea Working Conditions Survey. The measured variables included demographic, health problems, working environments, and presenteeism. Data analysis were performed using SPSS version 25.0 with frequency and descriptive statistics, x 2 test, t-test, and multiple logistic regression. Results: Among the 545 nurses, 141 (25.8 %) showed presenteeism. Those who experienced back pain (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 3.44: 95%CI: 1.45~8.15), 41~51 working hours per week (aOR 2.05: 95%CI: 1.31~3.20), ≥52 working hours per week (aOR 2.93: 95%CI: 1.14~7.54) showed an increased risk of presenteeism compared to their respective counterparts. As the scores of high job demand and emotional labor increased, nurses' presenteeism increased by 1.12 (95%CI: 1.02~1.24) and 1.66 times (95%CI: 1.27~2.17), respectively. Conclusion: The working environment influences presenteeism. Therefore, it is important to develop an organizational strategy that reduces nurses' presenteeism, such as reducing work overload and preventing emotional labor.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate different aspects of job satisfaction (JS) among clinical research coordinators (CRCs) in South Korea. These aspects included the current status of and factors related to JS; the relationship between JS and the intention to stay; or the willingness to recommend the job to others. Methods: A total of 509 CRCs were enrolled in this secondary data analysis study. Data were composed of general characteristics (4 items), job-related characteristics (8 items), and JS-related characteristics (5 items). These were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and multiple linear regression. Results: Among the subjects, 65.2% were satisfied with their jobs. The mean JS score was 3.07 out of 5 points. Among the JS subscales, job pleasure was the highest (3.73 points) and promotion possibility was the lowest (2.02 points). As job satisfaction increased, the intention to stay and willingness to recommend the job to others significantly increased (both p<.001). Job satisfaction was statistically related to the type of employment (p=.001), public insurance support (p=.011), number of working hours per week (p=.008), and annual salary (p=.024). Conclusion: The CRCs’ JS has a positive effect on job continuity. To increase the JS of CRCs, organizational efforts to improve possibilities for promotion, adequacy of pay, and job security are required. Types of employment offering a guaranteed job until retirement age are highly recommended.

Purpose: We aimed to assess the period of diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer and identify related factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 108 women who were hospitalized as patients with breast cancer was carried out in a university hospital in the Republic of Korea. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: The mean periods of diagnosis and treatment were 51.69±81.18 days (median: 17 days) and 44.83± 56.97 days (median: 30 days), respectively. In hierarchical regression, significant predictors of an increased period of diagnosis included detecting abnormal changes based on perceived symptoms, performing regular breast self-examinations, and not undergoing mammography regularly. Women with breast cancer require more time for diagnosis when it is dependent on their breast self-examination and perceived symptoms without regular mammography. A predictor of increased period of treatment was financial burden. Conclusion: Women need health-promoting education in terms of proper techniques and training for breast self-examinations and the importance of regular mammography. Moreover, we must develop healthcare service programs and financial support to fill the gap to achieve early diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes and quality of life among patients with breast cancer. Key Words: Breast neoplasms; Delayed diagnosis; Time-to-treatment