Self-assessment of health and care for health among employed men in Poland.
Int J Occup Saf Ergon
; 30(3): 774-781, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Objectives. Self-assessment of health is one of the most important factors determining manifestations in care for health, expressed in health-promoting behaviours. The way a person takes care of their health affects not only their health but also their well-being, quality of life and work ability. This study aimed to present results regarding self-assessment of health and care for health and the relationship with work ability in a group of working men aged 20-65 years. Methods. The sample of 600 men were assessed using a survey. The work ability index was used to measure work ability. An original survey was developed, which included questions about self-assessment of health and taking care of health, motives for taking care of health, physical activity, healthy eating and smoking. Results. Most men rated their health well and declared that they took care of it. Low health scores were obtained among overweight men, men without physical activity, men with unhealthy nutrition and smokers. High self-rated health was associated with good work ability. Conclusions. There is a constant need to make men of all ages aware of the role of individual health care in maintaining good health and high work ability.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Autoevaluación (Psicología)
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Occup Saf Ergon
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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PSICOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Polonia
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido