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. 2014 Jan-Mar;20(1):33-45.
doi: 10.1179/2049396713Y.0000000053.

Gynecologic pain related to occupational stress among female factory workers in Tianjin, China

Kristin K Sznajder, Siobán D Harlow, Sarah A Burgard, Yanrang Wang, Cheng Han, Jing Liu

Gynecologic pain related to occupational stress among female factory workers in Tianjin, China

Kristin K Sznajder et al. Int J Occup Environ Health. 2014 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Background: Dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and non-cyclic pelvic pain are health concerns for factory workers in China and may be increased by occupational stress.

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence and demographic and occupational factors associated with three types of gynecologic pain among female factory workers in Tianjin.

Methods: The study included 651 female workers from three factories in Tianjin, China. Logistic regression models were estimated to determine associations between occupational stress and gynecologic pain.

Results: Occupational stress including high job strain, exhaustion, and stress related to working conditions was a risk factor for gynecologic pain. High job strain and poor job security were associated with an increased risk for dysmenorrhea. Compulsory overtime and exhaustion were associated with increased non-cyclic pelvic pain. Working overtime and exhaustion were associated with increased dyspareunia.

Conclusions: As China's population of female factory workers grows, research on the reproductive health of this population is essential.

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