The efect of working conditions on the development of chronic health conditions in Romanian bank employees

Objectives: The objective of our study was to analyze the development of chronic health conditions pending employment in a banking environment and exposure to workplace factors such as insufficient lighting, allergens on currency, fast work-pace and others. Materials and Methods: Our study was based...

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Published in:	Human & veterinary medicine Vol. 8; no. 4; pp. 166 - 170
Main Authors:	Patronea, Adrian, Ilies, Roxana F, Marginean, Mihai, Boca, Andreea N, Iancu, Mihaela, Popa, Monica
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cluj-Napoca Bioflux SRL 01-12-2016
Subjects:	Allergens Banking Chronic illnesses Communication Diabetes Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent) Employees Employment Epidemiology Family medical history Medicine Neurological disorders Pharmacy Public health Quality of life Questionnaires Studies Working conditions Romania India
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Summary:	Objectives: The objective of our study was to analyze the development of chronic health conditions pending employment in a banking environment and exposure to workplace factors such as insufficient lighting, allergens on currency, fast work-pace and others. Materials and Methods: Our study was based on a complex questionnaire evaluating family history, personal history, exposures as well as new diagnoses of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological and immune conditions. The questionnaire was filled out by 349 responders in several districts of Romania. Results: Our results show that the development of cardiovascular conditions or type 2 diabetes was not influenced by workplace factors. Certain factors, such as a fast paced working environment, improper working conditions or poor communication were associated with the development of gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological and immune conditions. Clear orders and instructions at the work place were negatively associated with the development of endocrine and immune conditions. Conclusion: Our results show that various factors at the workplace are associated with the development of several health conditions such as gastrointestinal, neurological and endocrine complaints, indicating that dialogue and interventions are needed in order to reduce workplace risk and improve employee quality of life and productivity.
ISSN:	2066-7655 2066-7663