How Much Do Chronic Diseases Affect Absenteeism?

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of chronic diseases and socio-demographic factors on sickness absenteeism. Three models are to established to determine the degree of influence of chronic disease and socio-demographic variables on absenteeism. Binary Logit Regression analysis is used for the analysis of the models. Micro data set of “Turkish Statistical Institute” Health Survey in 2016 is used. Coronary chronic heart disease, stroke, back diseases, neck diseases, allergy, liver failure, kidney disease and depression were determined positively affecting absenteeism. According to the results of the study, chronic diseases and socio-demographic variables are found to be effective in sickness absenteeism.

Keywords

• absenteeism
• chronic diseases
• national health survey
• i̇şe devamsızlık
• kronik hastalıklar
• ulusal sağlık araştırması