Publications by authors named "Kiyoshi Tadakuma"
Background: Previous studies have not estimated vaccine effectiveness (VE) against influenza in the working-age Japanese population. In this study, we determined VE in adult workers at a Japanese company.
Methods: We estimated VE based on self-reported data regarding influenza infections and vaccinations in employees of an auto parts manufacturing company during three influenza seasons from 2017 to 2020.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to understand the impacts of changing a 12-hour shift schedule and reducing the number of crews on workers at an electronic parts production company.
- The research involved 42 workers and included both subjective assessments (like questionnaires) and objective measurements (such as sleep tracking and tasks evaluating reaction time) over a period longer than a year.
- Results showed that while workers reported higher burdens and performed worse on specific tasks after the shift change, there was no significant increase in work-related injuries, indicating the need for ongoing health and safety programs to support workers post-schedule change.