Impact of changes in type of employment on absenteeism/presenteeism among Korean workers

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OBJECTIVE: To examine how transitions between paid employment and self-employment are associated with absenteeism and presenteeism among Korean workers. METHODS: Data from 105,065 participants in the 2010-2017 Korean Working Conditions Survey were analyzed. Multivariable logistic regression, adjusted for demographic, occupational, and health-related covariates, estimated odds ratios(ORs) and 95% confidence intervals(CIs) for absenteeism and presenteeism across employment transition groups. Weighted prevalence rates were calculated for chronic absenteeism/presenteeism. RESULTS: Workers transitioning from paid employment to self-employment showed the highest prevalence of presenteeism (OR:1.222, 95%CI:1.167-1.279), while those shifting from self-employment to paid employment exhibited higher odds of absenteeism (OR:1.128, 95%CI:1.006-1.264). Chronic cases were notably more common among workers transitioning to self-employment. CONCLUSIONS: Employment transitions are significantly associated with absenteeism and presenteeism. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions addressing health and productivity during employment transitions. Copyright © 2025 American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

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