Amanda Griffiths
EMAS recommendations for conditions in the workplace for menopausal women
Griffiths, Amanda; Ceausu, Iuliana; Depypere, Herman; Lambrinoudaki, Irene; Mueck, Alfred; P�rez-L�pez, Faustino R.; van der Schouw, Yvonne T.; Senturk, Levent M.; Simoncini, Tommaso; Stevenson, John C.; Stute, Petra; Rees, Margaret
Authors
Iuliana Ceausu
Herman Depypere
Irene Lambrinoudaki
Alfred Mueck
Faustino R. P�rez-L�pez
Yvonne T. van der Schouw
Levent M. Senturk
Tommaso Simoncini
John C. Stevenson
Petra Stute
Margaret Rees
Abstract
Women form a large part of many workforces throughout Europe. Many will be working throughout their menopausal years. Whilst the menopause may cause no significant problems for some, for others it is known to present considerable difficulties in both their personal and working lives. During the menopausal transition women report that fatigue and difficulties with memory and concentration can have a negative impact on their working lives. Furthermore, hot flushes can be a source of embarrassment and distress. Some consider that these symptoms can impact on their performance. Greater awareness among employers, together with sensitive and flexible management can be helpful for women at this time. Particular strategies might include: fostering a culture whereby employees feel comfortable disclosing health problems, allowing flexible working, reducing sources of work-related stress, providing easy access to cold drinking water and toilets, and reviewing workplace temperature and ventilation.
Citation
Griffiths, A., Ceausu, I., Depypere, H., Lambrinoudaki, I., Mueck, A., Pérez-López, F. R., van der Schouw, Y. T., Senturk, L. M., Simoncini, T., Stevenson, J. C., Stute, P., & Rees, M. (2016). EMAS recommendations for conditions in the workplace for menopausal women. Maturitas, 85, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.12.005
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Mar 1, 2016 |
Deposit Date | Feb 23, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 1, 2016 |
Journal | Maturitas |
Print ISSN | 0378-5122 |
Electronic ISSN | 1873-4111 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 85 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.12.005 |
Keywords | menopause, workplace, women |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/774334 |
Publisher URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378512215008403 |
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