Gender differences in experience and reporting of acute symptoms among cleaning staff.
Soo-Jeong LeeMinjung KyungCherry LeungOi Saeng HongPublished in: American journal of industrial medicine (2021)
Women may have increased susceptibility or perception of symptoms from cleaning compared to men, but this may be mitigated by supervisor support. Female Asian workers with lower education may perceive more significant barriers in reporting work-related symptoms to supervisors. Further research is needed to explore factors related to underreporting.