The majority of women who feel sick because of their menstruation, pregnancy or the transition continues to work. They discuss their complaints much less often with their employer than employees with other health problems, according to research by CBS and TNO.
Seven out of ten women with complaints due to menstruation, pregnancy or menopause continue working while they feel sick. Most employees with other health problems do not do this. “It’s a big difference,” says Luuk Hovius, researcher at Statistics Agency CBS.
Women with the so -called hormone -related complaints indicate that they are less able to do their work if they suffer. Complaints include severe abdominal pain, faintness and nausea.
Most talk about their complaints at work, but usually that is with a direct colleague. Only 12 percent discuss their health with a manager. That is much less than the 35 percent of employees with other health problems.
Of the female employees who sometimes or regularly have hormone -related complaints, more than one in three holds that hidden at work. Other health ailments also regularly remain hidden in the workplace. A quarter of the employees don’t talk about it.
A small part of the women who do not discuss their complaints with anyone at work, do need it. More than half of all employees believe that managers should become more aware of the complaints that arise from menstruation, pregnancy and the transition.
“We really deal with these types of complaints differently than other health problems,” says Hovius. “One in five indicates that discussing the complaints is a risk for their career.”
The majority of women who feel ill due to their menstrualization, pregnancy, or menopause continuous to work. They discuss their complaints much less of with their employer than employees with other health complaints, accordance to research by CBS and TNO.
Seven in Women with complaints due to menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause continuous to work while feeling ill. Most employees with other health complaints do not do this. “It’s A Significant Difference,” Says Luuk Hovius, Researcher at Statistics Agency CBS.
Women with So-Called Hormone-Related Complaints Indicate That They Cannot Do Their Work as Well when they are Suffering. Complaints Include Severe Abdominal Pain, Faintness, and Nausea.
Most do talk about Their Complaints at Work, But Usually With A Direct Colleague. Only 12 percent discussion Their Health With A Manager. That is much less than the 35 percent of employees with other health complaints.
Of the female employees who sometimes or regularly have hormone-related complaints, more than one in three keep that hidden at work. Other Health Problems also Remain Regularly Hidden on the Work Floor. A Quarter of the Employees do not talk about it.
A small proportion of the women who do not discuss their complaints with anyone at work do feel the need to. More than half or all employees believe that managers need to be more aware of the complaints arising from menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.
“We really treat these types of complaints differently than other health complaints,” Says Hovius. “One in Five Indicates That Discussing the Complaints is a Risk to Their Career.”