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Halvor Spetalen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Grunnleggende ferdigheter for arbeidslivet? Bruk og betydning i restaurant- og matfagyrker
    Nordic Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2017
    Co-Authors: Halvor Spetalen
    Abstract:

    A framework for basic skills is included in all subjects and curricula throughout the Norwegian school system. These basic skills are defined as reading, numeracy, and oral, written and digital skills. In this article, I question to what extent these basic skills are being used in professional practice within a selection of restaurant and Food Processing Occupations. The empirical data in the article is based on a survey done autumn 2015 (Spetalen, Eben & Jahanlu, 2016). The report shows that basic skills are being used to various degrees. This variation is not only between different restaurant- and Food Processing trades, but also in relation to certified skilled workers and those with management responsibilities. Data from this survey indicate that managers and skilled professionals correlated significantly when using basic skills for work. Both mangers and skilled professionals make use of basic skills far more often than professionals without managerial responsibility and non-skilled workers, do. Influenced by Michael Young’s (2004) theory, this survey gives valuable input in developing new vocational curricula relating to a reformed structure in Norwegian vocational training, starting autumn 2019.

  • Grunnleggende ferdigheter for arbeidslivet? Bruk og betydning i restaurant- og matfagyrker: [Basic skills for working life? Use and importance in restaurant and Food Processing Occupations]
    Linköping University Electronic Press, 2017
    Co-Authors: Halvor Spetalen
    Abstract:

    A framework for basic skills is included in all subjects and curricula throughout the Norwegian school system. These basic skills are defined as reading, numeracy, and oral, written and digital skills. In this article, I question to what extent these basic skills are being used in professional practice within a selection of restaurant and Food Processing Occupations. The empirical data in the article is based on a survey done autumn 2015 (Spetalen, Eben and Jahanlu, 2016). The report shows that basic skills are being used to various degrees. This variation is not only between different restaurant- and Food Processing trades, but also in relation to certified skilled workers and those with management responsibilities. Data from this survey indicate that managers and skilled professionals correlated significantly when using basic skills for work. Both mangers and skilled professionals make use of basic skills far more often than professionals without managerial responsibility and non-skilled workers, do. Influenced by Michael Young’s (2004) theory, this survey gives valuable input in developing new vocational curricula relating to a reformed structure in Norwegian vocational training, starting autumn 2019

Karin Halina Greiser - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Association of occupation with prevalent hypertension in an elderly East German population: an exploratory cross-sectional analysis
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Barbara Schumann, Andreas Seidler, Alexander Kluttig, Karl Werdan, Johannes Haerting, Karin Halina Greiser
    Abstract:

    Purpose Hypertension is one of the most relevant risk factors for cardiovascular disease; however, little is known about differences in hypertension by occupation. The aim of this study was to explore the association between occupational group and prevalent hypertension. Methods Cross-sectional data of the CARLA study were used, a representative sample of an East German population aged 45–83. Job titles of the current or last held occupation of 967 men and 808 women were coded using the German classification of occupation. Hypertension was defined as blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg (systolic), ≥90 mmHg (diastolic) or use of antihypertensives. Sex-stratified, age-adjusted prevalence risk ratios (PR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for 31 occupational groups. Results Hypertension was prevalent in 79% of the population. In men, highest age-adjusted prevalence ratios were observed in metal-Processing workers, carpenters/painters, and electricians with PRs of 1.31 (CI 1.04–1.65), 1.28 (CI 1.00–1.64), and 1.21 (0.95–1.53), respectively, compared to office clerks. In women, highest PRs were found in technicians/forewomen, scrutinisers/storekeepers, and Food-Processing Occupations with PR 1.28 (1.09–1.49), 1.23 (0.99–1.51), and 1.22 (1.01–1.48), respectively. Adjustment for education, smoking, body mass index, and current work hours did not fully explain occupational differences. Excluding currently non-working subjects lead to decreased PRs in men and to increased PR in women. Conclusions Differences in the prevalences of hypertension by occupational group were only partly explained by conventional risk factors and may require workplace interventions targeted at high-risk Occupations. Longitudinal data with large cohorts and work-related exposure assessment are needed to confirm a temporal relationship between occupation and incident hypertension.

  • Association of occupation with prevalent hypertension in an elderly East German population: an exploratory cross-sectional analysis
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Barbara Schumann, Andreas Seidler, Alexander Kluttig, Karl Werdan, Johannes Haerting, Karin Halina Greiser
    Abstract:

    Purpose Hypertension is one of the most relevant risk factors for cardiovascular disease; however, little is known about differences in hypertension by occupation. The aim of this study was to explore the association between occupational group and prevalent hypertension. Methods Cross-sectional data of the CARLA study were used, a representative sample of an East German population aged 45–83. Job titles of the current or last held occupation of 967 men and 808 women were coded using the German classification of occupation. Hypertension was defined as blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg (systolic), ≥90 mmHg (diastolic) or use of antihypertensives. Sex-stratified, age-adjusted prevalence risk ratios (PR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for 31 occupational groups. Results Hypertension was prevalent in 79% of the population. In men, highest age-adjusted prevalence ratios were observed in metal-Processing workers, carpenters/painters, and electricians with PRs of 1.31 (CI 1.04–1.65), 1.28 (CI 1.00–1.64), and 1.21 (0.95–1.53), respectively, compared to office clerks. In women, highest PRs were found in technicians/forewomen, scrutinisers/storekeepers, and Food-Processing Occupations with PR 1.28 (1.09–1.49), 1.23 (0.99–1.51), and 1.22 (1.01–1.48), respectively. Adjustment for education, smoking, body mass index, and current work hours did not fully explain occupational differences. Excluding currently non-working subjects lead to decreased PRs in men and to increased PR in women. Conclusions Differences in the prevalences of hypertension by occupational group were only partly explained by conventional risk factors and may require workplace interventions targeted at high-risk Occupations. Longitudinal data with large cohorts and work-related exposure assessment are needed to confirm a temporal relationship between occupation and incident hypertension.

Barbara Schumann - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Association of occupation with prevalent hypertension in an elderly East German population: an exploratory cross-sectional analysis
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Barbara Schumann, Andreas Seidler, Alexander Kluttig, Karl Werdan, Johannes Haerting, Karin Halina Greiser
    Abstract:

    Purpose Hypertension is one of the most relevant risk factors for cardiovascular disease; however, little is known about differences in hypertension by occupation. The aim of this study was to explore the association between occupational group and prevalent hypertension. Methods Cross-sectional data of the CARLA study were used, a representative sample of an East German population aged 45–83. Job titles of the current or last held occupation of 967 men and 808 women were coded using the German classification of occupation. Hypertension was defined as blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg (systolic), ≥90 mmHg (diastolic) or use of antihypertensives. Sex-stratified, age-adjusted prevalence risk ratios (PR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for 31 occupational groups. Results Hypertension was prevalent in 79% of the population. In men, highest age-adjusted prevalence ratios were observed in metal-Processing workers, carpenters/painters, and electricians with PRs of 1.31 (CI 1.04–1.65), 1.28 (CI 1.00–1.64), and 1.21 (0.95–1.53), respectively, compared to office clerks. In women, highest PRs were found in technicians/forewomen, scrutinisers/storekeepers, and Food-Processing Occupations with PR 1.28 (1.09–1.49), 1.23 (0.99–1.51), and 1.22 (1.01–1.48), respectively. Adjustment for education, smoking, body mass index, and current work hours did not fully explain occupational differences. Excluding currently non-working subjects lead to decreased PRs in men and to increased PR in women. Conclusions Differences in the prevalences of hypertension by occupational group were only partly explained by conventional risk factors and may require workplace interventions targeted at high-risk Occupations. Longitudinal data with large cohorts and work-related exposure assessment are needed to confirm a temporal relationship between occupation and incident hypertension.

  • Association of occupation with prevalent hypertension in an elderly East German population: an exploratory cross-sectional analysis
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Barbara Schumann, Andreas Seidler, Alexander Kluttig, Karl Werdan, Johannes Haerting, Karin Halina Greiser
    Abstract:

    Purpose Hypertension is one of the most relevant risk factors for cardiovascular disease; however, little is known about differences in hypertension by occupation. The aim of this study was to explore the association between occupational group and prevalent hypertension. Methods Cross-sectional data of the CARLA study were used, a representative sample of an East German population aged 45–83. Job titles of the current or last held occupation of 967 men and 808 women were coded using the German classification of occupation. Hypertension was defined as blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg (systolic), ≥90 mmHg (diastolic) or use of antihypertensives. Sex-stratified, age-adjusted prevalence risk ratios (PR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for 31 occupational groups. Results Hypertension was prevalent in 79% of the population. In men, highest age-adjusted prevalence ratios were observed in metal-Processing workers, carpenters/painters, and electricians with PRs of 1.31 (CI 1.04–1.65), 1.28 (CI 1.00–1.64), and 1.21 (0.95–1.53), respectively, compared to office clerks. In women, highest PRs were found in technicians/forewomen, scrutinisers/storekeepers, and Food-Processing Occupations with PR 1.28 (1.09–1.49), 1.23 (0.99–1.51), and 1.22 (1.01–1.48), respectively. Adjustment for education, smoking, body mass index, and current work hours did not fully explain occupational differences. Excluding currently non-working subjects lead to decreased PRs in men and to increased PR in women. Conclusions Differences in the prevalences of hypertension by occupational group were only partly explained by conventional risk factors and may require workplace interventions targeted at high-risk Occupations. Longitudinal data with large cohorts and work-related exposure assessment are needed to confirm a temporal relationship between occupation and incident hypertension.

Andreas Seidler - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Association of occupation with prevalent hypertension in an elderly East German population: an exploratory cross-sectional analysis
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Barbara Schumann, Andreas Seidler, Alexander Kluttig, Karl Werdan, Johannes Haerting, Karin Halina Greiser
    Abstract:

    Purpose Hypertension is one of the most relevant risk factors for cardiovascular disease; however, little is known about differences in hypertension by occupation. The aim of this study was to explore the association between occupational group and prevalent hypertension. Methods Cross-sectional data of the CARLA study were used, a representative sample of an East German population aged 45–83. Job titles of the current or last held occupation of 967 men and 808 women were coded using the German classification of occupation. Hypertension was defined as blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg (systolic), ≥90 mmHg (diastolic) or use of antihypertensives. Sex-stratified, age-adjusted prevalence risk ratios (PR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for 31 occupational groups. Results Hypertension was prevalent in 79% of the population. In men, highest age-adjusted prevalence ratios were observed in metal-Processing workers, carpenters/painters, and electricians with PRs of 1.31 (CI 1.04–1.65), 1.28 (CI 1.00–1.64), and 1.21 (0.95–1.53), respectively, compared to office clerks. In women, highest PRs were found in technicians/forewomen, scrutinisers/storekeepers, and Food-Processing Occupations with PR 1.28 (1.09–1.49), 1.23 (0.99–1.51), and 1.22 (1.01–1.48), respectively. Adjustment for education, smoking, body mass index, and current work hours did not fully explain occupational differences. Excluding currently non-working subjects lead to decreased PRs in men and to increased PR in women. Conclusions Differences in the prevalences of hypertension by occupational group were only partly explained by conventional risk factors and may require workplace interventions targeted at high-risk Occupations. Longitudinal data with large cohorts and work-related exposure assessment are needed to confirm a temporal relationship between occupation and incident hypertension.

  • Association of occupation with prevalent hypertension in an elderly East German population: an exploratory cross-sectional analysis
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Barbara Schumann, Andreas Seidler, Alexander Kluttig, Karl Werdan, Johannes Haerting, Karin Halina Greiser
    Abstract:

    Purpose Hypertension is one of the most relevant risk factors for cardiovascular disease; however, little is known about differences in hypertension by occupation. The aim of this study was to explore the association between occupational group and prevalent hypertension. Methods Cross-sectional data of the CARLA study were used, a representative sample of an East German population aged 45–83. Job titles of the current or last held occupation of 967 men and 808 women were coded using the German classification of occupation. Hypertension was defined as blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg (systolic), ≥90 mmHg (diastolic) or use of antihypertensives. Sex-stratified, age-adjusted prevalence risk ratios (PR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for 31 occupational groups. Results Hypertension was prevalent in 79% of the population. In men, highest age-adjusted prevalence ratios were observed in metal-Processing workers, carpenters/painters, and electricians with PRs of 1.31 (CI 1.04–1.65), 1.28 (CI 1.00–1.64), and 1.21 (0.95–1.53), respectively, compared to office clerks. In women, highest PRs were found in technicians/forewomen, scrutinisers/storekeepers, and Food-Processing Occupations with PR 1.28 (1.09–1.49), 1.23 (0.99–1.51), and 1.22 (1.01–1.48), respectively. Adjustment for education, smoking, body mass index, and current work hours did not fully explain occupational differences. Excluding currently non-working subjects lead to decreased PRs in men and to increased PR in women. Conclusions Differences in the prevalences of hypertension by occupational group were only partly explained by conventional risk factors and may require workplace interventions targeted at high-risk Occupations. Longitudinal data with large cohorts and work-related exposure assessment are needed to confirm a temporal relationship between occupation and incident hypertension.

Alexander Kluttig - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Association of occupation with prevalent hypertension in an elderly East German population: an exploratory cross-sectional analysis
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Barbara Schumann, Andreas Seidler, Alexander Kluttig, Karl Werdan, Johannes Haerting, Karin Halina Greiser
    Abstract:

    Purpose Hypertension is one of the most relevant risk factors for cardiovascular disease; however, little is known about differences in hypertension by occupation. The aim of this study was to explore the association between occupational group and prevalent hypertension. Methods Cross-sectional data of the CARLA study were used, a representative sample of an East German population aged 45–83. Job titles of the current or last held occupation of 967 men and 808 women were coded using the German classification of occupation. Hypertension was defined as blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg (systolic), ≥90 mmHg (diastolic) or use of antihypertensives. Sex-stratified, age-adjusted prevalence risk ratios (PR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for 31 occupational groups. Results Hypertension was prevalent in 79% of the population. In men, highest age-adjusted prevalence ratios were observed in metal-Processing workers, carpenters/painters, and electricians with PRs of 1.31 (CI 1.04–1.65), 1.28 (CI 1.00–1.64), and 1.21 (0.95–1.53), respectively, compared to office clerks. In women, highest PRs were found in technicians/forewomen, scrutinisers/storekeepers, and Food-Processing Occupations with PR 1.28 (1.09–1.49), 1.23 (0.99–1.51), and 1.22 (1.01–1.48), respectively. Adjustment for education, smoking, body mass index, and current work hours did not fully explain occupational differences. Excluding currently non-working subjects lead to decreased PRs in men and to increased PR in women. Conclusions Differences in the prevalences of hypertension by occupational group were only partly explained by conventional risk factors and may require workplace interventions targeted at high-risk Occupations. Longitudinal data with large cohorts and work-related exposure assessment are needed to confirm a temporal relationship between occupation and incident hypertension.

  • Association of occupation with prevalent hypertension in an elderly East German population: an exploratory cross-sectional analysis
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Barbara Schumann, Andreas Seidler, Alexander Kluttig, Karl Werdan, Johannes Haerting, Karin Halina Greiser
    Abstract:

    Purpose Hypertension is one of the most relevant risk factors for cardiovascular disease; however, little is known about differences in hypertension by occupation. The aim of this study was to explore the association between occupational group and prevalent hypertension. Methods Cross-sectional data of the CARLA study were used, a representative sample of an East German population aged 45–83. Job titles of the current or last held occupation of 967 men and 808 women were coded using the German classification of occupation. Hypertension was defined as blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg (systolic), ≥90 mmHg (diastolic) or use of antihypertensives. Sex-stratified, age-adjusted prevalence risk ratios (PR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for 31 occupational groups. Results Hypertension was prevalent in 79% of the population. In men, highest age-adjusted prevalence ratios were observed in metal-Processing workers, carpenters/painters, and electricians with PRs of 1.31 (CI 1.04–1.65), 1.28 (CI 1.00–1.64), and 1.21 (0.95–1.53), respectively, compared to office clerks. In women, highest PRs were found in technicians/forewomen, scrutinisers/storekeepers, and Food-Processing Occupations with PR 1.28 (1.09–1.49), 1.23 (0.99–1.51), and 1.22 (1.01–1.48), respectively. Adjustment for education, smoking, body mass index, and current work hours did not fully explain occupational differences. Excluding currently non-working subjects lead to decreased PRs in men and to increased PR in women. Conclusions Differences in the prevalences of hypertension by occupational group were only partly explained by conventional risk factors and may require workplace interventions targeted at high-risk Occupations. Longitudinal data with large cohorts and work-related exposure assessment are needed to confirm a temporal relationship between occupation and incident hypertension.