Enhancing occupational health literacy in the context of SDGs: Evidence from Sicilian workers
Özet
Objectives: This study aims to investigate the levels of Occupational Health Literacy (OHL) among workers in Sicilian companies and identify key predictors of elevated OHL. The research also seeks to highlight the role of OHL in promoting workplace health, reducing inequalities, and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Health and well-being) and SDG 4 (Quality education). Study design: A cross-sectional study was conducted over a three-month period, from September to December 2024, involving a sample of 796 workers from various Sicilian companies. Methods: Participants completed three validated questionnaires: the Occupational Health Literacy Scale (OHLS), the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire (WPAI-GH), and the EQ-5D for assessing quality of life. Logistic regression models were employed to analyze the data and identify predictors associated with elevated OHL levels. Results: Among the participants, 28.8 % demonstrated high levels of OHL, whereas 71.1 % exhibited insufficient levels. Key determinants of elevated OHL included age, gender, and education. Higher education was significantly associated with high OHL levels (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The study underscores the importance of targeted educational interventions to enhance OHL, thereby fostering workplace health and supporting the achievement of SDGs. These findings call for further research to address regional disparities and promote sustainable occupational health and safety practices.
Anahtar kelimeler
Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
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SKA 3: Sağlıklı Bireyler
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SKA 4: Nitelikli Eğitim
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SKA 8: İnsana Yakışır İş ve Ekonomik Büyüme
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SKA 9: Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
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SKA 10: Eşitsizliklerin Azaltılması
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SKA 12: Sorumlu Üretim ve Tüketim
Atıf için künye
Malta, G., Traversini, V., Koçak, Ö., Göktaş, Y., Küçük, S., & Cannizzaro, E. (2025). Enhancing occupational health literacy in the context of SDGs: Evidence from Sicilian workers. PUBLIC HEALTH, 244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2025.105738
BibTeX
@article{malta2025-50467,
author = {Malta, Ginevra and Traversini, Veronica and Koçak, Ömer and Göktaş, Yüksel and Küçük, Sevda and Cannizzaro, Emanuele},
title = {Enhancing occupational health literacy in the context of SDGs: Evidence from Sicilian workers},
journal = {PUBLIC HEALTH},
year = {2025},
volume = {244},
issn = {0033-3506},
doi = {10.1016/j.puhe.2025.105738},
url = {https://akademik.atauni.edu.tr/yayinlar/50467-enhancing-occupational-health-literacy-in-the-context-of-sdgs-evidence-from}
}