Administrative Workers Research Articles

The psychological impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic on hospital workers in Daegu, South Korea

ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the immediate stress and psychological impact experienced by healthcare workers and other personnel during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. MethodThe sample consisted of 2554 hospital workers (i.e., physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and auxiliary staff members) who were working in Yeungnam University Hospital in Daegu, South Korea. The Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) was administered to the hospital workers twice over a 2 week interval. A high-risk group, identified on the basic of first total IES-R, was assessed further with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) and the Clinical Global Impressions-Severity (CGIS) scale and was offered periodic psychiatric consultations on a telephone. ResultsThe participating nurses and auxiliary staff members had significantly higher IES-R scores (p < 0.01) than the physicians. During the second evaluation, the IES-R scores of the high-risk participants had decreased by 13.67 ± 16.15 points (p < 0.01), and their CGI-S scores had decreased by 1.00 ± 0.74 points (p < 0.01). The psychological symptoms of the high-risk group who received telephone-based psychiatric consultation showed improvement after 2 weeks. ConclusionsThe present findings suggest that hospital workers experience high levels of emotional stress during a pandemic. In particular, the present findings underscore the need to provide more information and support to nurses and other administrative workers. There is a need for greater awareness about the importance of mental health care among hospital workers, and rapid and ongoing psychiatric interventions should be provided to workers during the pandemic period.

Emotional impact of COVID-19 preparations on metro and regional cancer workforces in Queensland Australia: "We are all in this together".

44 Background: Australia has achieved a “flattening of the curve” with a sustained COVID-19 roadmap to recovery in place. We explored the emotional impact of COVID-19 on our cancer workforce, during the preparation phase of the pandemic. Methods: We developed and pilot-tested an online survey to capture the emotional impact on cancer care staff during the COVID-19 health system response. Two large cancer centres were identified for study sample, one metropolitan and one regional, in Queensland, Australia. All cancer care staff with patient-facing roles were invited via all-staff email to participate on a weekly basis, uniquely also including ancillary and administrative workers. The final survey questionnaire included qualitative domains with open text responses for reflections on difficult decisions and subsequent emotional impacts. At the same time, a prospective diary of organizational developments was independently maintained by two investigators in order to contextualize changing survey responses over time. Qualitative data analyses by four investigators included independent, multiple cross-coding, memos, dataset review and member-checking to ensure methodological rigour. Data were synthesised into key themes utilising the Framework Method (Gale, 2013). Results: 117 metropolitan and 59 regional staff were surveyed over a 6-week period. Participants were medical, nursing, allied health, administrative and ancillary staff, working across inpatient and outpatient oncology services. Four key themes were emergent across the trajectory of the COVID preparation phase; ‘Strategies for protection’ (self-isolation, using PPE, protecting patients, families and each other), ‘Navigating rules and keeping up’ (compliance, exceptions, conflict and complex decision fatigue), ‘Tempered optimism’ (this is grief, strategies for coping, pride in one’s place), and ‘Framing the new normal’ (using new technology, second wave, uncertainty). At different time points, one theme dominated more than others. Conclusions: Despite rapid adaptations to system changes, staff responses highlight that it was their sense of connectedness that had the greatest influence on their reflections during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also underpinned the humanistic aspects of their responses. Staff perceptions of feeling supported and prepared, permeated through the duration of the survey. Results from the recovery phase are awaited.

Abramos espacios y aproximemos las brechas, en la formación académica de los Docentes, creando comunidades/unidades de aprendizajes en los Departamentos docentes

Las comunidades de aprendizajes en las universidades han surgido espontáneamente, sin ningún ordenamiento que potencialice su importancia en su funcionamiento académico tanto para la institución como, para todos los actores que intervienen en el proceso de aprendizaje: Directivos, Profesorado, estudiantado, trabajadores administrativos y miembros de la comunidad o de la sociedad. Resultan ser un instrumento poderoso para sistematizar la historia académica de la institución y el papel que juega cada unidad y cada protagonista en función del cambio de la calidad educativa en la formación de los profesionales.

Desempeño del teletrabajador en el sector construcción en tiempos de Covid – 19

La pandemia por Covid-19 ha obligado a muchas empresas implementar el teletrabajo para seguir operando. Sin embargo, gran parte de ellas nunca habían contemplado esta modalidad, sobre todo en el sector construcción. Es por ello, que el estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar el desempeño de los teletrabajadores administrativos en el sector construcción. Se realizó un estudio de caso, analizando a la empresa EPICOM S.A., puesto que la gerencia decidió implementar el teletrabajo en el área administrativa. Se aplicó el método de evaluación 270 grados a todos los trabajadores administrativos, obteniéndose un total de 100 fichas de evaluación. Los resultados muestran que existe un desempeño laboral con una tendencia alta, lo que confirma que esta modalidad de trabajo es una solución para asegurar la continuidad de las empresas de este sector, específicamente en el área administrativa.

Clima de segurança do paciente: avaliação de trabalhadores do pronto-socorro de hospital universitário

Objetivo: avaliar o clima de segurança do paciente sob a ótica de trabalhadores do pronto-socorro (PS) de hospital universitário. Método: pesquisa transversal, realizada entre fevereiro e junho de 2019, pelo emprego do Safety Attitudes Questionnaire Short Form (SAQ) a uma amostra de 27 trabalhadores atuantes no PS de um hospital universitário do Paraná, Brasil. Aos dados tabulados, procedeu-se análise descritiva, respeitando a pontuação média mínima (75 pontos) para avaliação positiva/negativa do clima de segurança. Resultados: prevaleceram trabalhadoras mulheres (63%) e técnicas de enfermagem (56%). O escore geral médio do SAQ entre a equipe foi de 62,5 ± 36 pontos. Na análise por dimensões/domínios, apenas “satisfação no trabalho” (80,9 ± 29,1) e “trabalho em equipe” (75,5 ± 29) obtiveram escores positivos. O pior domínio avaliado foi “percepção da gerência” (44,9 ± 35,8). Na apreciação por categorias profissionais, a avaliação mais positiva foi de trabalhadores administrativos (67,4 ± 30,8) e a negativa, de enfermeiras (54,9 ± 36,4). Conclusão: a avaliação do clima de segurança no PS apontou muitas fragilidades, tanto se apreciada por domínios como por categorias profissionais.

The role of oxidative stress in pulmonary function in bakers exposed to flour dust

Objective. This study aimed to determine the effect of exposure to flour dust on pulmonary function and the role of oxidative stress. Methods. This case–control study was conducted on 163 bakery workers (exposed group) and 177 administrative workers (unexposed group). Pulmonary function and flour dust exposure were measured by spirometry and NIOSH 0500 and 0600 methods. Oxidative stress indices including malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were measured in serum samples. Results. The mean respirable and total dust exposure of bakery workers were 2.5 ± 1.72 and 6.53 ± 3.26 mg/m3. The forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in the first 1 s (FEV1) were significantly lower in the exposed group than in the unexposed group. The levels of MDA and NO were higher in smokers than in non-smokers in the exposed group. The most important variables that predicted FVC and FEV1 were MDA, NO and TAC. With increased exposure to respirable dust, the levels of MDA (β = 3.39, p < 0.001) and NO (β = 16.48, p < 0.001) increased and total antioxidant levels decreased (β = −0.37, p < 0.001). Conclusions. Exposure to flour dust may impair pulmonary function by increasing oxidative stress and weakening antioxidant defense.

An intervention of physical activity promotion in an university hospital. A prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Rouen University Hospital implements a policy of health promotion hospital since 2016. The objective of this study was to evaluate prospectively the impact of physical activity promotion in hospital health workers (HW), using pedometers over a period of six months. Methods Physical activity was measured by electronic pedometers distributed to HW, with the aim to improve their physical activity and to measure it during six months. Online questionnaires collected at different points of follow-up, from inclusion to sixth month (a total of seven points of follow-up). Socio-demographic and characteristics on type of health work were collected as well as the number of steps and the behavior regarding their routine physical activity. Results A total of 680 HW were included in the cohort. The sex ratio M:W was 0.16. The mean age was 41.6 years (SD = 10.7). 44.0% were non-medical caregivers, 32.1% were in administrative section, 14.3% were technical workers and 9.7% were physicians or pharmacists; 53.7% of HW reported doing sport regularly. At inclusion the mean number of daily steps was 8662. The mean progression for all professional profiles between first week and sixth month was of 1082 steps daily, with difference according to position: 1319 in physicians, 1234 in non-medical caregivers, 1106 in administrative workers and 314 in technical workers. In linear regression model, the mean number of progression of daily steps was 964 in physicians, 752 in non-medical caregivers. Conclusions The study shows a significant increase in the number of daily steps measured objectively using an incentive tool, as pedometer during six months of intervention. Further researches are needed to determine if these changes are sustainable over a long period of time Key messages Despite high level of daily steps at baseline, the longitudinal study shows an increase of daily steps over a 6-month period. Such public health intervention is a relevant method to engage people in self-monitoring their physical activity.

The MAastricht Instrument for Sustainable Employability – Italian version: a validation study

Abstract Background Health promotion and age management at work are top priorities for governments and employers. To promote sustainable employability (SE) in ageing societies is more necessary than ever. In the Netherlands, an instrument for tapping the employee perspective on SE (MAISE-NL), has recently been developed. This study aims to validate the Italian version of MAISE (MAISE-IT). Methods The MAISE-IT (a translated and adapted version of the MAISE for the Italian population), the Work-Health Balance questionnaire and demographics (age, gender, education, and occupational activity) were answered online by a total of 455 respondents (328 public administration workers and 127 respondents recruited on social networks). Construct and criterion validity were tested by CFA, reliability and correlational analyses and subgroup analyses through ANOVAs. Results The CFA analysis provided evidence of the MAISE-IT to consist of 12 scales divided over five areas: (1) Meaning of SE; (2) Level of SE; (3) Factors affecting SE; (4) Overall responsibility for SE; and (5) Responsibility for factors affecting SE. Construct validity, reliability and criterion validity were good. Italian employees reported a moderately high level of SE. They considered employers as being somewhat more responsible for SE than employees. Conclusions This study showed the validity of the MAISE-IT in the Italian context. The MAISE-IT is valuable to assess employees' needs in order to develop SE interventions that align with the employee perspective. Specific policy regulations and campaigns should be developed to make employees more aware of opportunities to increase their SE. Key messages The MAISE-IT can be used to measure the meaning and level of SE, factors affecting SE and responsibility for SE, in order to develop group level SE interventions. As employees in different contexts might have different ideas on SE, an instrument that measures perspectives on different SE dimensions separately is innovative.

Relationship between Career management activities and Satisfaction with the working environment compared to career goals of Hospital Administration workers

Relationship between Career management activities and Satisfaction with the working environment compared to career goals of Hospital Administration workers

Mortality by occupation and industry among Japanese men in the 2015 fiscal year

BackgroundAlthough previous studies have underscored some unique inequalities in occupational mortality in Japan, many of these trends have been dramatically altered during recent decades. We analyzed mortality data by occupation and industry in Japan, to determine whether differences remained by the mid-2010s for men in working-age population.MethodsWe calculated age-standardized all-cause and cause-specific mortality, according to occupation and industry, among men aged 25–64 years in the 2015 fiscal year (1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016). Occupational and industry-specific categories were defined using the Japan Standard Occupational Classification and Japan Standard Industrial Classification, respectively. Age-standardized mortality rates were computed using 5-year age intervals. Mortality rate ratios adjusted for age and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using Poisson regression. Cause-specific deaths were classified into four broad groups (cancers [C00-D48], cardiovascular diseases [I00-I99], external causes [V01-Y98], and all other diseases) based on the International Statistical Classification of Diseases 10th Revision (ICD-10).ResultsClear mortality differences were identified by both occupation and industry among Japanese males. All-cause mortality ranged from 53.7 (clerical workers) to 240.3 (service workers) per 100,000 population for occupation and from 54.3 (workers in education) to 1169.4 (workers in mining) for industry. In relative terms, service workers and agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers had 2.89 and 2.50 times higher all-cause mortality than sales workers. Administrative and managerial workers displayed higher mortality risk (1.86; 95% CI 1.76–1.97) than sales workers. Similar patterns of broad cause-specific mortality inequality were identified in terms of both absolute and relative measures, and all broad cause-specific deaths contributed to the differences in mortality by occupation and industry.ConclusionsSubstantial differences in mortality among Japanese male workers, according to occupation and industry, were still present in 2015.

The Effect of Chromium Exposure on Creatinine and Bun Level of Tanners in Leather Industry in Magetan

Chromium in the leather tanning industry can have an impact on workers� health. Kidney disease is often referred to as a side effect from exposure to chromium. Measurement of creatinine and BUN level is a method of examining kidney function. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of chromium exposure on creatinine and BUN level in leather tanning workers in small leather industry in Magetan. This type of research is observational with cross sectional design. The sample of the study was 13 exposed worker groups namely chromium operators and 13 unexposed groups namely administrative workers. The results showed that there were differences in the average levels of urine chromium in chromium operators and administrative workers (p-value = 0,000), there were differences in the average creatinine levels in chromium operators and administrative workers (p-value = 0,031), and there were no difference in the average level of BUN in chromium operators and administrative workers (p-value = 0,644). There were no influence of chromium levels in urine on the increase in creatinine levels (p-value = 0,189) and BUN (p-value = 0,854) in tanning workers, with a significance value of p-value> 0,05. The conclusion of this study had that chromium was no effect on creatinine and BUN levels. High levels of urine chromium in tanning workers indicate a health risk that requires control effort. Suggestion given is that the tanners need periodic health examination, keep personal hygiene before and after working as well as using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). © INRA and Springer-Verlag France 2015.

Percepción de salud biopsicosocial y laboral: caso Universidad de Panamá, Veraguas, 2018

La percepción de salud es la expresión del estado de salud sentida y cuya descripción requiere de identificación del perfil epidemiológico. En consecuencia, el estudio procuró determinar las características referidas de salud de trabajadores administrativos, así como analizar con base en la teoría de déficit de autocuidado (Orem, 1993). La metodología demandó iniciar de forma descriptiva, utilizando un cuestionario para determinar el perfil epidemiológico referido por los participantes; posteriormente, se analizó la percepción de salud con los factores de riesgos. Con el apoyo del software SPSS se aplican técnicas estadísticas descriptivas como medidas de tendencia central y variabilidad; Dichos procedimientos dilucidaron que el 80% de los participantes perciben una salud entre muy buena y buena, sin embargo, de éstos el 69% presentan enfermedades no transmisible, con respecto al estilo de vida resultó significativo el índice de masa corporal con una media de sobrepeso (27), con límite inferior de 19 y limite máximo de 41, a demás, de los 26 riesgos laborales presentados los relacionados con ergonomía son los de mayor frecuencia. En conclusión, el perfil epidemiológico de la muestra, es similar al reflejado en países con una población adulta, con patologías crónicas y con manifestaciones de riesgos ergonómicos preponderantes; no obstante, la percepción de salud contrasta con este perfil, permitiendo confirmar un déficit de autocuidado.

Privileging wage and salary increases? Who asks, gets, doesn’t ask or doesn’t get a raise in Australia

ABSTRACT Australian workers have experienced low to no wage growth for several years. This study examines Australian Workplace Relations Study data to describe and categorise workers’ experiences in obtaining wage or salary increases, or a promotion, in their current workplaces. The findings suggest sharp divisions. On one hand, there are those achieving better pay and/or promotions who include managers, but also clerical and administrative workers, who often also benefit from bonus payments or commissions; and workers in companies covered largely by Individual Arrangements who negotiate their wages. These groups contrast with workers without pay rise or promotion, who include community and personal service workers, some of whom opt not to seek better conditions. One worker in eight is tied to a firm without processes and procedures for promotion or wage negotiations, and without recent experience of improved conditions.

Medición de la calidad en el servicio: una perspectiva desde la Educación Superior Pública

The present research with a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive approach was carried out at an Institution of Higher Education (IES) of the Altiplano Region in the state of San Luis Potosí, whose objective is to measure the quality of the service according to the Perceptions and expectations of the transversal areas through the Servqual model. The target population of the study was the 1,287 students enrolled in the seven educational programs of the Highland Region Academic Coordination (COARA) of the UASLP and the 129 academic and administrative workers who work at the Institution. The results show how the evaluation by users vary according to their needs and expectations. It was identified that the dimension with the best evaluation is Responsiveness, followed by Empathy, Security, Reliability and Tangible Elements, thus indicating the order of importance and areas for improvement within the institution. Finally, a general evaluation is given to the institution with an average of 4.18 points. The students have a more favorable perception regarding the quality of the service compared to the academic and administrative.

Estrategias que complementan la capacitación e-learning en el sector productivo

On-the-job development apprenticeship online training quantitative research. The perspective is pedagogical centered on the worker supported by theories of labor development. Made with a random sample of 326 workers from 5 companies in Coahuila. The objective is the optimization of human, technical and financial resources of the workforce for quality productivity. The administration for the development of the human factor is systematized with surveys via the Internet. The development and satisfaction of employees is manifested in organizational behavior and overall quality of work. The business investment for high productivity and personal satisfaction returns is in training. The objective is to complement the training with administrative tools for worker development. The subtopics are supported by theories of virtual learning that consider the central dimensions of the work that motivate the tasks: variety, identity, value, autonomy and feedback; online learning methodologies. The idea that the task itself is key to motivating administration workers; strategic programming; career prospecting; didactics for adults; operation of programs with internet; evaluation of training in virtual classrooms; redesign "e learning" and evaluation of distance training.

Gestión del talento humano y desempeño laboral del personal administrativo de la Municipalidad Distrital de Chancay, 2018

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo general el determinar la relación que existe entre la gestión del talento humano y el desempeño laboral del personal administrativo de la Municipalidad Distrital de Chancay. Se recopiló información referente a los procesos que involucra la gestión del talento humano y desempeño laboral. Así mismo, se aplicó un cuestionario de investigación a los 120 trabajadores administrativos de la institución. Se realizó un diagnostico situacional de los procesos involucrados con el fin de proponer mejoras ante las deficiencias identificadas a través de un plan de acción aplicable por la Unidad de Gestión de Recursos Humanos. Se determinó la relación que existe entre las variables, el cual arrojó una correlación igual a R = 97,1% considerado como un grado de correlación positivo muy fuerte. Se realizó la contrastación de hipótesis con el estadístico Rho de Spearman, la cual arrojó un p-valor = 0,000 aceptando la hipótesis alternativa a un nivel de significancia del 5%. En conclusión, la gestión del talento humano se relaciona con el desempeño laboral del personal administrativo de la Municipalidad Distrital de Chancay.

Perception of Females Instructors and Administrative Workers as to the Challenges to Ascribe Management Positions in Debre Markos University, Ethiopia

The general objective of the study was to investigate the perception differences between female instructors and administrative workers as to the challenges to ascribe management positions in Debre Markos University. To achieve the objective of the study from 927total populations who were working in Debre Markos University 280 sample have taken trough simple random sampling method. Primary data were collected through questionnaires from a sample of 280 respondents. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the existing situation of women’s representation in leadership in Debre Markos University. Statistical tests would be performed based using Mann-Whitney non- parametric statistical tests to examine the perception differences between female instructors and administrative workers as to the challenges to ascribe management positions in the university. From the descriptive result, it has shown that the representation of women in management position is very low. The study of this finding revealed that organizational, social and personal related challenges influence equally female academic and female administrative staffs towards ascribing management position. Finally, it is recommended that; it is important to create work environment that is suitable for women in order to improve uniform representation of women across management position and to aspire managerial positions. Keywords: Ascribe management positions, Social challenges, Organizational challenges, Personal challenges, Empowerment, Debre Markos University DOI: 10.7176/PPAR/10-6-03 Publication date: June 30th 2020

Mental Health Outcomes and Coping Strategies Among Health Care Workers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Background: The recent pandemic condition developed from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, have a profound effect on almost all the aspects of society. This outbreak has greatly compromised both the mental and physical health of the frontline healthcare workers and supporting hospital staff since they are responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of infected individuals with COVID-19. This study aimed to investigate the psychological impacts and factors causing stress among the healthcare workers &amp; supporting hospital staff during the COVID-19 outbreak and also to identify the preferred coping strategies. Methodology: This cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted from 1st to 30th February 2020. The sample comprised of frontline healthcare workers &amp; hospital staff providing supporting services like laboratory personnel &amp; administrative workers. The data was collected using a structured self-administered online questionnaire focusing on the impacts of COVID-19, factors causing stress and the coping strategies used by frontline medical workers to deal with the psychological impacts of such pandemics. Results: A total of 127 frontline medical workers completed the survey. The findings from the present study suggested that frontline healthcare workers &amp; hospital staff experience both psychological as well as emotional impacts due to COVID-19. The mean Impact of Event Scale (IES) score was 24.44±19.41 indicating partial PTSD or at least a few symptoms of PTSD. The major factor causing stress among these health workers was their fear of inflicting COVID-19 on family (33.1%). Among the coping strategies, emotion-focused coping techniques and positive thinking were found to be the most preferred strategies among the frontline medical workers and hospital staff in coping stress associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. Conclusion: The current study emphasizes the significance of the psychological impacts of COVID-19 among healthcare workers and the importance of psychiatric help for these long-term traumatic influences.

First phase implementation of cardio-oncology program in the middle-income country of Costa Rica at Hospital Metropolitano healthcare system.

e24091 Background: Developing a cardio-oncology program in a middle-income country like Costa Rica can present unique opportunities and challenges. Hospital Metropolitano is a health care system in Costa Rica with a network of two hospitals, 36 clinics, and over 150,000 patients enrolled in its health plan, Medismart. Here we summarize our program, and the initial results of the implementation phase, hoping that institutions with similar resources in low-and-middle-income countries will use this as guidance to develop their own cardio-oncology program. Methods: A cardio-oncology committee was established in May 2019 and includes medical providers, clinical coordinators, administrative workers, and nursing and laboratory staff. A 4-month pre-launch period was established to create an institutional protocol after we reviewed guidelines and literature from similar programs in the United States and Europe. The protocol targets both active cancer patients undergoing treatment and cancer survivors. The program was launched in September 2019 and is currently in the first phase of implementation. Results: During the first phase of implementation, the program was limited to the outpatient setting and patients were referred exclusively by the medical oncology providers from our health care system. In this period, 28 patients met criteria for referral and all enrolled according to our protocol. The median age of our patients was 49 (range 16-77). 25 patients (89%) were female and 20 (71%) had a diagnosis of breast cancer. At the time of enrollment, 21 (75%) were receiving active cancer treatment and 7 (25%) were identified as cancer survivors. All patients are being followed prospectively. A committee review at the end of the first phase of implementation revealed that the most important challenges that the program needs to address for the second phase of implementation include the following: 1) patient education and outreach, 2) cost of care associated with the interventions recommended by the protocol, and 3) data tracking/registry given the lack of an electronic medical record. Conclusions: Our program represents a real-life experience of the challenges and opportunities that institutions in middle-income countries need to consider when launching such initiatives. To our knowledge, this is the first cardio-oncology program formally established in Central America and we are committed to continue to measure our outcomes prospectively and share these with the global oncology community.

Possible role of n-hexane as an endocrine disruptor in occupationally exposed women at reproductive age

Human exposure to n-hexane has been associated with subfertility and, experimentally, with a decrease in follicular development. In order to assess occupational exposure to n-hexane on ovarian function and gonadotropic hormones, we studied Mexican women labouring in a leather shoe factory (n = 34). Individual environmental levels for seven solvents, n-hexane included, were measured; also, urinary 2,5-hexanedione (2,5-HD) was determined. For ovarian function and hormonal status, FSH, LH, oestradiol and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels were determined. We performed all determinations also in a reference group, administrative workers with no exposure to solvents (n = 32). Results: N-hexane and urinary 2,5-HD levels were higher in exposed group (p < 0.001). More cases of oligomenorrhea as well as longer time for getting pregnant were observed in exposed women compared with controls; a positive association was found between menstrual cycle length and “time for getting pregnant” (p = 0.010); significant associations between FSH serum levels and 2,5-HD urinary levels (post-shift sample) were observed in non-smokers participants presenting oligomenorrhea from exposed group. Also, we found a trend for lower oestradiol levels in exposed participants with current smoking habit (p = 0.059). Conclusions: 2,5-HD urinary levels are associated with decreased gonadotropins levels; hence, n-hexane should be considered an endocrine disruptor in reproductive-age women.