Table 1 The incidence of presenteeism among head nurses
Item | M ± SD | Never | Once | 2–5 times | More than 5 times | Accumulative incidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Although you felt dizzy or had a headache, you still persevered in going to work. | 1.51 ± 1.00 | 19.3% | 28.8% | 33.9% | 18.0% | 80.7% |
Although you felt discomfort in the lower back, you still persevered in going to work | 1.76 ± 1.08 | 15.9% | 24.9% | 26.6% | 32.6% | 84.1% |
Although you felt chest distress, shortness of breath, or palpitations, you still persevere in going to work. | 0.96 ± 1.01 | 42.9% | 28.3% | 18.9% | 9.9% | 57.1% |
Although you felt pain or swelling in limbs (and joints), you still persevered in going to work. | 1.44 ± 1.17 | 30.0% | 21.9% | 22.3% | 25.8% | 70.0% |
Although you felt abdominal pain (including menstrual pain), you still persevered in going to work. | 1.58 ± 1.13 | 23.2% | 24.5% | 24.0% | 28.3% | 76.8% |
Although you had an upset stomach (e.g., stomachache, flatulence), you still persevered in going to work. | 1.24 ± 1.09 | 32.2% | 29.6% | 20.6% | 17.6% | 67.8% |
Although you felt whole body fatigue or discomfort, you still persevered in going to work. | 1.40 ± 1.09 | 26.6% | 27.0% | 26.2% | 20.2% | 73.8% |
Although you experienced nausea and felt like vomiting, you still persevered in going to work. | 0.70 ± 0.99 | 58.8% | 21.5% | 10.3% | 9.4% | 41.2% |
Although you had a cold (e.g., stuffy nose or cough), you still persevered in going to work. | 1.36 ± 1.01 | 22.7% | 35.2% | 25.3% | 16.7% | 77.3% |
Although you had a fever, you still persevered in going to work. | 0.63 ± 0.91 | 59.7% | 24.0% | 9.9% | 6.4% | 40.3% |
Although you had other physical symptoms, you still persevered in going to work. | 1.54 ± 1.09 | 21.5% | 28.3% | 25.3% | 24.9% | 78.5% |