Differences in the workforce experiences of women and men with arthritis disability: A population health perspective

Abstract

Objective. To examine the employment status characteristics of people with arthritis disability, with a focus on gender differences and who remains in the workforce. Methods. Analyses were based on cross-sectional, self-reported data of the Canadian Participation and Activity Limitation Survey, administered in 2001-2002 (n ‫؍‬ 28,908). Labor force status was categorized into employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Prevalence estimates were derived from descriptive analyses, and logistic regression determined the factors associated with being out of the labor force. Chi-square and sex-stratified analyses examined gender differences.Results. An estimated 2.3% of the working-age population (ages 25-64 years) reported arthritis disability, and >50% were out of the labor force. Being female, single, older, and having less education and more severe pain and disability were associated with being out of the labor force. Employed women with arthritis disability required more accommodations in the workplace and reported more activity limitations than men. Perceived discrimination was more likely to be reported by employed men, and men reported more changes to their work than women. Conclusion. This study underscores the importance of looking more closely at differences in the employment experiences of women and men. Specifically, the results suggest that arthritis may marginalize women and men in different ways. Women may be more likely to leave employment, whereas men may be more likely to remain working and report negative workplace experiences.

The impact of arthritis on the early employment experiences of young adults: A literature review

“…Studies on adults with arthritis show that women, especially those who were not married, report greater activity limitations, require more job accommodations and are more likely to leave the labor market than men. 40 However, men who remain employed reported experiencing a greater number of job disruptions and more negative workplace repercussions. 40 Research is required to unpack the complex relationship between gender and employment and determine whether trends highlighted in studies of adults with arthritis also exist among young people.…”

“…40 However, men who remain employed reported experiencing a greater number of job disruptions and more negative workplace repercussions. 40 Research is required to unpack the complex relationship between gender and employment and determine whether trends highlighted in studies of adults with arthritis also exist among young people.…”

State of motor performance of Slovak elderly women

“…Ту су три категорије старијих жена (60-64, 65-69, 70-74 године) постигле натпросеч-ни ниво перформанси (табела 2). Штавише, ови резултати показују број старијих жена у изабра-ним нивоима перформанси (табеле 3,4,5,6,7,8).…”

“…Conversely, physical inactivity has a high human cost in terms of health. Loss of fl exibility impairs most functions needed for good mobility, including bending, stooping lifting, reaching, walking, and stairs climbing (Kaptein, Gignac, & Badley, 2009;Cress, et al, 2005). Maintaining lower-body fl exibility, especially in the hip joint and hamstrings, is also important because of its role in preventing low back pain, musculoskeletal injury, gain abnormalities, and in reducing the risk of falling (American College of Sport Medicine, 1995; Ross, Bohannon, Davis, & Gurchiek, 1999).…”

“…шава већину функција које су потребне за добру покретљивост, укључујући, савијање, повијеност, подизање, дохватање, ходање и пењање уз сте-пенице (Kaptein, Gignac, & Badley, 2009;Cress, et al, 2005). Одржавање еластичности доњег дела тела, нарочито зглоба кука и задње ложе, такође је важно због њене улоге у превенцији бола доњег дела леђа, мишићно-коштаних повре-да, стицања поремећаја, и у смањењу ризика од падања (American College of Sport Medicine, 1995; Ross, Bohannon, Davis, & Gurchiek, 1999).…”