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Purpose: Analyzing the understanding of health risk assessment related to harmful and risky factors among workers in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Methods: The analysis was based on the raw data of a survey conducted for the development of health risk assessment guides approved for use by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA). Results: Factors influencing the capability of performing health risk assessments include age, weekly working hours, employment type, understanding of risk assessment, and the significant relationship between risk assessment capability and these factors has been confirmed. Performance capability was found to be higher among those under 40 years of age, those working more than 40 hours per week, those in regular employment, and those who reported higher understanding of risk assessments related to job stress, cardiovascular diseases, and physical ergonomic hazards. Conclusion: In the field of health, it has been confirmed that various factors related to the capability of performing risk assessments are important, including age, working hours, employment type, and understanding of risk assessment. It has been suggested that regular employment and enhanced education can have a positive impact on job stress and disease prevention. To enhance understanding of risk assessments, it is necessary to designate responsible personnel and provide continuous educational support, ensuring that they can be easily utilized in workplaces. The significance lies in the need for further development through subsequent research.

Aim: The objective of this study is to examine the elements that impact presenteeism in both construction and non-construction workers and to investigate methods for such improvement. Methods: Using data from the 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey, a total of 43,617 participants were analysed. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the factors influencing presenteeism among construction and non-construction workers. Results: The main factors influencing presenteeism among construction workers were gender, age, education, monthly income, exposure to dust, and uncomfortable postures. Conclusion: To reduce presenteeism among construction workers, it is essential for governments and organizations to implement occupational health and safety management policies that prevent discrimination based on gender or education. Furthermore, each workplace should diligently perform procedures to identify the types and risks of workplace hazards and establish measures to mitigate these risks.

Purpose: 본 연구는 대기 오염과 소아 아토피 피부염의 관련성에 대하여 관련 연구를 종합하고, 체계적인 문헌고찰과 메타분석을 통해 공중보건을 중재를 위한 최신의 근거를 제공하고자 한다. Methods: 자료의 수집 기간은 2016년 8월 1일부터 2016년 8월 31일까지 이루어졌으며, Cochrane Systematic Review Manual을 바탕으로 PRISMA 가이드라인에 따라 PUBMED, MEDLINE, EMBASE, COCHRANE CENTRAL 데이터베이스에서 자료를 수집하고, 선정된 자료를 평가 및 분석하였다. 자료의 비뚤림(risk of bias)은 RevMan ver. 5.2를 이용하였고, 메타 분석은 STATA를 이용하여 연구 결과를 제시하였다. Results: 분석 결과, 대기 오염의 노출은 소아의 아토피 피부염 발생 위험이 1.06배 높았고, 하위 그룹에서 NO2(1.11, 95% CI: 0.99 – 1.24), O3 (1.09, 95% CI: 1.04 – 1.15), SO2 (1.07, 95% CI: 0.97 – 1.17)의 노출 시 소아의 아토피 피부염의 상관성이 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 또한 PM2.5의 노출은 소아의 아토피 피부염 발생 위험이 1.03배 높았으나 통계적으로 유의하지는 않았다. Conclusion: 이 연구에서 대기오염 물질과 아토피 피부염 간의 상관성은 있었으나 선정한 문헌들은 비-RCT(Randomized Controlled Trial) 기반의 연구이기 때문에 교란 변수의 통제, 매칭, 보정 등 연구 방법이 다른 한계점을 지니고 있다. 따라서 후속 연구는 주제에 적합한 도구 개발이 필요하고 환경 노출에 대한 명확한 기준과 건강 결과가 제시되어야 할 것이다.