Effects of work-related stress on work ability index among refinery workers
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Effects of Work-Related Stress on Work Ability Index among Iranian Workers
BACKGROUND Work Ability Index (WAI) is a well-known and valid self-report tool that has been widely used in various studies to identify and avoid early retirement and work-related disability. Nevertheless, very few studies have been carried out to evaluate work ability in Iran. We aimed to investigate the WAI and the effect of work-related stress on it among Iranian workers. METHODS A cross-s...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Education and Health Promotion
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2277-9531
DOI: 10.4103/2277-9531.127598