Health Promotion Measures Research Articles

How to stay healthy in a physically demanding workplace – Die retrospektive Beurteilung einer gezielten betrieblichen Gesundheitsförderungsmaßnahme für körperlich schwer arbeitende Mitarbeiter und Mitarbeiterinnen im Allgemeinen Krankenhaus Wien

How to stay healthy in a physically demanding workplace – The retrospective assessment of a targeted occupational health promotion measure for employees doing physically demanding work at Vienna General Hospital Aim: Heavy physical work is one of the key factors in the development of spinal overload syndromes. Workplace health promotion (WHP) measures aim to minimize the harmful effects of heavy physical work as much as possible through personal measures. If generalized WHP measures are not possible, they should be carried out in a way that is tailored to specific professional groups. This paper presents such a targeted WHP measure for the patient transport services at Vienna General Hospital and its retrospective assessment by the participants. Methods: After participation in the targeted WHP measure, a validated questionnaire, the Comprehensibility of Health Education Programs (COHEP), was used. Results: The COHEP dimensions “comprehension-fostering behaviour of program trainers” (mean 16,3 ± 5,9), “transferability to everyday life” (mean 12,5 ± 4,0) and “comprehensibility of medical information” (mean 7,6 ± 2,2) were rated as very good. The COHEP dimension “amount of information” (mean 12,6 ± 6,8) was rated as average. Conclusion: The WHP project presented here was rated very highly in terms of comprehension-fostering behaviour, transferability to everyday life and comprehensibility of medical information. The amount of information, however, was rated as tending to be too extensive. Keywords: workplace health promotion – back health – manual material handling – weightlifting

Sports-Related Concussion Among Physically Active Adolescents in the Southeastern United States: Effects on Mental Health During the Pandemic.

Sports-related concussions (SRC) pose risks to young people's physical and mental health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we studied linkages between youths' SRC experiences and internalizing problems (depression, self-harm, and suicidality) among a representative sample in Southeastern state (n = 4,668 total, n = 547 reported SRC experience). Logistic regressions indicated significant associations between youths' SRC experiences and depression (AOR = 1.32, p < .05), suicidality (e.g., attempted suicide AOR = 2.68, p < .001), and self-harm (AOR = 1.97, p < .001) while controlling for being bullied or teased, gender, age, race, and COVID-19's mental health impact. Contrary to prior findings: (1) SRC associations with self-harm and suicide attempts were consistent across genders; and (2) African American students with SRC were significantly more likely to experience depression, self-harm, suicide planning, and attempts than peers without SRC. Results indicated mental health resilience post-concussion for Latinx youth. Implications advocate population-specific health promotion measures that address vulnerabilities and protective factors while emphasizing SRC education for parents, coaches, and young athletes for timely psychological evaluation and support.

Workplace health promotion in the German Federal Armed Forces-Economic analysis and health benefits

Abstract Background In the German Federal Armed Forces (GFAF) workplace health promotion measures (WHPM) are implemented since 2015 to promote the health of military and civilian employees and thus improve the ability to defend state interests. Here the aim is to evaluate the social and health benefits associated with WHPM in relation to expenditures for WHPM. Methods Calculations are based on data from departmental reporting (full survey) on WHPM, the number of participants and days of incapacity for work (DIW). Mean indirect costs for the WHPM participation and DIW were calculated as 249.33 Euro per DIW. To assess the costs for the use of health care services and social and health benefits a longitudinal observational study (T0: 06-09/2022; T1: 06-09/2023) was conducted online and paper based. The survey invitation was addressed to 223.967 employees of the GFAF. Statistical analyses were performed using R software. Results In departments offering WHPM the chance of DIW is lower (-19%) compared to departments without WHPM offers and in case of DIW, the duration is shorter (-10%). In T0 23.568 (10.5%) and in T1 14.059 (6%) employees participated. 63.9% (T1: 3.070/4.805) reported positive effects of WHPM on their working ability and general health status (T1: 63.0% (3.013/4.782)). Of those participating in WHPM 81% (T0: 5.442/6.716) would recommend the GFAF as an employer. A number of 4.540 employees participated in both surveys, of which 2.249 participated in WHPM. The average costs per employee participating in WHPM compared to employees not participating are 0,4% higher (T0; T1: 3,5%) and thus almost equal. Conclusions Although WHPM need expenditures, the total costs per employee participating and not participating in WHPM are comparable. WHPM participants report better self-rated health status, higher working ability and commitment to the employer than non-participants. The chance of DIW is reduced in departments offering WHPM to its employees. *shared authorship Key messages • Although WHPM need expenditures, the total costs per employee participating and not participating in WHPM are comparable. • Employees participating in workplace health promotion measures report higher working ability and commitment to the employer.

Implementation of organizational health literacy depending on school characteristics in Germany

Abstract Background Children and adolescents are important target groups for health promotion measures to sustain a healthy upbringing. Organizational health literacy in schools is a promising environmental intervention to strengthen health literacy in school children. This study examines the relationship between school characteristics and the implementation of organizational health literacy. Methods School principals in Germany were invited to complete a 20-minute online survey between November 2022 and July 2023. An 8-item self-report tool was used to measure organizational health literacy in schools (OHLS-Q-SF) that comprehends eight different areas within schools to become health literate. A hierarchical cluster analysis was carried out to identify groups according to the composition of the socioeconomic status of the student body. Descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney-U tests, and Kruskal-Wallis tests were performed. Results 598 school principals (73.6% female, Ø 52.3 years old) who worked at primary schools (49.1%), secondary schools (37%), and special education schools (13.9%) completed the survey. Cluster analysis revealed two groups. The first one (36.8%) contains schools with mainly students with lower socioeconomic status, and the second group (63.2%) contains schools with more students from middle or higher socioeconomic status. The socioeconomic status of students within the schools showed no significant results for any area of organizational health literacy, whereas all eight areas are more likely implemented if the schools already participate in a school health promotion program or network (p &amp;lt; 0.001). Conclusions Participating in a school health promotion program was associated with higher levels of implementation in all areas of organizational health literacy in schools. This finding highlights the importance of those programs. Integrating organizational health literacy into those interventions can be a beneficial approach to sustaining health literate schools. Key messages • Participating in a school health promotion program or network might facilitate schools to become health literate organizations. • In Germany, the socioeconomic status of the students within the schools is not associated with the implementation of organizational health literacy.

Workplace health promotion measures and use of medical services in the German Federal Armed Forces

Abstract Introduction Workplace health promotion measures (WHPM) are among recommended options for maintaining employees health, important for the German Federal Armed Forces as an employer. In order to detect associations between WHPM and health care utilization, we recorded the number of outpatient visits and hospital stays, differentiated according to gender, military or civilian activity. Methods Prospective longitudinal observational substudy with cross sectional analysis of items regarding use of medical services at T0 (6-9/2022). Analysis for T1 (2023) and T2 (2024) follow. Data were obtained with a web-based employee survey to record self-reported endpoints. A total of about 224.000 employees by the German Armed Forces were addressed. Results Survey participation rate was 10.5% (n = 23.568) of all employees in T0, 29.1% were women and 0.3% reported being diverse, 43.2% of the participants were &amp;lt;40 years of age. Independently of taking part in WHPM, we did not detect differences in the proportion of male soldiers receiving treatment in hospitals of the German Federal Armed Forces. Among female soldiers without WHPM, 37.5% stayed in hospitals and with WHPM 30.5%. Higher % of women (84%) than men (78%) presented to the military - or family physician (w: 81%, m: 73%), independent of participation in WHPM and assignment for civil or military. In last 4 weeks, more women (81.3%) than men (65.6%) were prescribed medication. Female employees in civilian w.p.(84.8%) took more medications than those in military w.p (77.7%). Oral contraception was used by 20% of women in both civilian and military w.p. Conclusions There are no gender differences nor difference for civilian or military employees concerning the number of days staying in hospital. More women than men recieved regular outpatient medical care and more women than men take medication regularly. *Ludwig S and Roy R share last authorship Key messages • There are no gender differences nor difference for civilian or military employees concerning the number of days staying in hospital. • More women than men recieved regular outpatient medical care and more women than men take medication regularly.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in healthcare workers: a cohort study at a designated COVID-19 hospital in Taiwan.

This cohort study aimed to determine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence of Metabolic syndrome (MetS) among healthcare workers at a dedicated COVID-19 hospital in Taiwan. This study recruited 397 healthcare workers who completed health checkups before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The differences of MetS and its components prevalence before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were compared using the paired samples t-tests for normally distributed variables, and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests for non-normally distributed variables. The prevalence of MetS among healthcare workers significantly increased from 20.9% to 28.7% during the pandemic (p < .001). Central obesity and hypertension were the primary contributors to the development of MetS. COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increasing prevalence of MetS in healthcare workers, necessitating health-promoting measures to mitigate this risk.

Health promotion after hematopoietic cell transplant: Barriers to survivor revaccination.

358 Background: Comprehensive hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) survivorship care includes revaccination (RV) to restore immunity to vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). No published studies have reported the barriers or facilitators to complete RV. Since HCT survivors are at higher risk for infectious morbidity and mortality, it is imperative to understand RV complexity to better inform health promotion measures. Methods: A mixed methods, cross-sectional approach was selected to study US adults surviving 2-8 years post-HCT at a major transplant center using a de novo survey. Prevalence of vaccine confidence (VC) levels were determined with descriptive statistics. Relationships were explored between VC and RV outcomes (or intentions) using Fisher’s exact test and between VC and predictors using logistic regression. Open-ended VC responses about constructs (benefits, trust, harms) were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Prevalence of other barriers/facilitators were determined, along with their association with RV outcomes using logistic regression and relationships between most frequent barriers (or facilitators) and RV outcomes using Fisher’s exact test. Open-ended barrier/facilitator responses were analyzed using deductive content analysis and the WHO behavioral and social drivers of vaccination framework. Results: Of 332 participants, 69% reported high, 20% medium, and 11% low VC. RV intent (p&lt;.001) and outcomes (p=.04) correlated with VC. Multiple factors were associated with high VC. Merged analysis created a narrative about the relative importance of VC constructs: the low VC group relayed (dis)trust&gt;harms&gt;benefits, the medium VC group relayed trust&gt;benefits~harm, and the high VC group relayed benefits&gt;trust&gt;harm. Among five most-reported RV barriers, two (on immunosuppression [p=.001], insufficient immune recovery [p&lt;.001]) were associated with no or partial RV. Among five most-reported RV facilitators, three (having a clear vaccine calendar [p=.032], being able to contact HCT center about vaccine question [p=.018], getting vaccines at HCT center [p=.04]) were associated with complete RV. With each additional reported barrier, the odds of being completely revaccinated were lower (OR 0.58; 95% CI 0.46-0.72, p&lt;.001), and with each additional reported facilitator, the odds of being completely revaccinated were higher (OR 1.31; 95% CI 1.05-1.63, p&lt;.001). Content analysis suggested that most barriers were practical issues (e.g. clear calendar of which vaccines when, insurance coverage). Overall, barriers outweighed facilitators in the no and partial RV groups whereas facilitators outweighed barriers in the complete RV group. Conclusions: Only 69% of survivors had high VC which significantly affected RV intent and outcome, as did practical barriers and facilitators.These findings expand our knowledge about factors influencing RV in US HCT survivors and could inform future RV standards, policies, and research on testing interventions to improve RV uptake.

The role of national heritage in shaping Germany’s public health and data governance

Abstract Aim This paper aims to explain how political culture has influenced the scope of prevention measures, disease surveillance, and health data integration strategies in the German health system to date. Subject and methods Political culture is a major determinant of national health policies in countries, defining the means and scope of governmental authority for ensuring population health. This paper explains the role of political culture in shaping prevention and health promotion measures in the German health system, based on a public policy theory. Results During the post-war period, the structure of the German health system was (re-)designed to focus on curative medicine at the expense of public health. Current prevention and health promotion measures, often characterised as ‘too little, too late’, lead to medical treatments that are ‘too costly, too risky’. Linking data sources in Germany today is much more challenging than in other European countries, with health-relevant data often remaining in isolated silos that could be used for population health. Conclusion The analysis suggests that the national heritage shaping the political culture in Germany had a great influence on the limited role of government intervention, the interpretation of public health, and the state’s role in collecting and processing health data of citizens for research and policymaking.

Precision public health - hopes and threats.

The article formulates the following theses and conclusion: (1) the development processes of precision medicine and precision public health (PPH) are correlated; (2) the development of public health genomics depends not only on an increasingly complete exploration of the principles of the human genome, but also on a fundamentally better investigation of how broad environmental factors can alter gene expression or structure; (3) a necessary condition for the development of both precision medicine and precision public health is the collection of increasingly broader and more complete information about pro- and anti-health factors; (4) the above necessary condition is only possible in a situation of strong authoritarianism with regard to taking health-promoting measures. It is likely that in the near future public health will be shaped by health-promoting authoritarianism. There are two main problems in the development of precise public health (PPH). The first, is maintaining the right proportions between actions based on the genomic data, and actions determined by better understanding of the effect of environmental factors. The second, is the necessity to subject individuals and populations to increasingly closer pro-health surveillance, which must be increasingly more effective, forcing specific health-promoting behaviours on individual and social scales. PPH in full can only exist in conditions of complete information concerning health determinants of an individual, and each distinguished group of individuals, as well as fully pro-health organization of individual and social life, i.e. in conditions of full individual and social medicalization. However, such a full medicalization cannot be achieved in any way other than authoritarian.

Health of single mothers and fathers in Germany. Results of the GEDA studies 2019 - 2023.

The living situation of single parents is often characterised by sole responsibility for family and household, problems in reconciling work and family life, and a high risk of poverty. In a comparative perspective with parents in partner households, the health of single mothers and fathers was analysed, considering differences in their social status. The analyses are based on data from the GEDA studies 2019 - 2023 (7,999 women, 6,402 men). Prevalences for single mothers and fathers and mothers and fathers living in partner households were calculated for self-rated health, chronic diseases, depressive symptoms, smoking and utilisation of professional help for mental health problems. In multivariate models, adjustments were made for income, education, employment status and social support, and interactions with family type were included. Single mothers and fathers show higher prevalences for all health indicators in comparison to parents living in partner households. Also after adjustment, the differences between family types remain significant. The health of single mothers also varies partially with income, employment status and social support. Health promotion measures have to consider that single parents are a heterogeneous group. In addition to strengthening personal skills, policy and setting-based interventions aim to reduce health inequalities.

Comparison of perinatal outcomes of women with gestational diabetes mellitus according to type of treatment for glycemic control

ObjectiveTo compare the perinatal outcomes of women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), between pregnant treated only with lifestyle changes and pregnant treated with insulin and lifestyle changes. MethodsProspective cohort study with follow-up of 64 women with GDM during the prenatal care and postpartum period until hospital discharge, divided into a control group (43) and an insulin group (21), with collection of sociodemographic, clinical, glycemic control and perinatal outcome data. Fetal macrosomia (≥ 4 Kg), or large-for-gestational-age newborns were considered the primary outcome of the research. ResultsPre-pregnancy BMI (31.2 ± 3.9 versus 28.8 ± 5.5), diastolic blood pressure (75 ± 8.7 versus 69 ± 6.9) and postprandial blood glucose (136.6 versus 115.4) ​​were higher in the insulin group, respectively. The control group had an average birth weight of 3058 g and an incidence of preterm birth of 11.6 %, while the insulin group had an average birth weight of 3203 g, with an incidence of preterm birth of 4.8 %. The majority of newborns had an adequate weight for their gestational age. Even all participants met glycemic goals, in the insulin group the Apgar score at the 5th minute and exclusive breastfeeding was lower, had 100 % of resuscitation cases, and a longer inpatient period. ConclusionThese data reinforce that even during prenatal care with lifestyle changes, newborns of women with GDM treated with insulin had worse outcomes, including clinical complications and less exclusive breastfeeding. It is important in prenatal care to identify neonates with risk for prevention and health promotion measures.

Update: factors influencing heart rate variability-a narrative review.

Heart rate variability (HRV) is an important non-invasive marker for the assessment of an organism's autonomic physiological regulatory pathways. Lower HRV has been shown to correlate with increased mortality. HRV is influenced by various factors or diseases. The aim of this narrative review is to describe the current state of knowledge on factors influencing HRV and their significance for interpretation. The narrative review only included reviews, meta-analyses, and cohort studies which were published until 2021. HRV confounders were grouped into four categories (non-influenceable physiological factors, diseases, influenceable lifestyle factors and external factors). The review found that HRV was decreased not only in non-influenceable physiological factors (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity) but also in connection with various number of acute and chronic diseases (e.g., psychiatric diseases, myocardial infarction, heart failure), influenceable lifestyle factors (e.g., alcohol abuse, overweight, physical activity), and external factors (e.g., heat, noise, shift work, harmful- and hazardous substances). In order to improve the quality of HRV studies and to ensure accurate interpretation, it is recommended that confounders be taken into account in future diagnostic measurements or measurements in the workplace (e.g., as part of health promotion measures) in order to counteract data bias.

Maternal factors associated with the occurrence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) Infants at the Haji Hospital, East Java Province

Introduction: Low birth weight infants are an indicator of public health problems. They are also included in the 100 core health conditions the World Health Organization (WHO) compiled. LBW Infants are still the cause of infant mortality in Indonesia. The infant mortality rate in Indonesia is still not reaching the SDGS target. Objective: This study aims to examine maternal factors associated with the occurrence of LBW Infants at the Haji Hospital, East Java Province Method: This study used a retrospective method with a case-control study design. This study took a sample of 258 infants with inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data collection uses secondary data in the form of collection carried out in the delivery and medical records room. Result: Bivariate analysis obtained the results of gestational age (p &lt; 0.001), history of LBW infants (p = 0.03), anemia (p = 0.641), hypertension in pregnancy (p &lt; 0.001), maternal illness (p &lt; 0.001) with the occurrence of LBW infants. Based on multivariate analysis, mothers with gestational age &lt;37 weeks had OR 8.667 (95%CI 4.509-16.659), a history of LBW infant had OR 10.736 (95%CI 1.895-60.809), hypertension in pregnancy OR 2.468 (95%CI 1.250-4.869), and maternal illness OR 3.212 (95%CI 1.301-7.932) times to experience LBW infants. Conclusion: This study highlights the burden of caring for LBW infants in the Haji Hospital in East Java province. Maternal factors need to be given special attention during pregnancy. Health promotion measures, early detection screening, and intervention of related factors need to be done so that the occurrence of LBW infants can be prevented.

Features and evaluations of organizational support provided by occupational health nurses in private practice for the implementation of sustainable health and productivity management in medium-sized enterprises

This study aimed to clarify the features and evaluations of the organizational support provided by occupational health nurses (OHNs) in private practice to promote sustainable health and productivity management (HPM) in medium-sized enterprises. Corporate managers and employees of four enterprises with fewer than 300 employees received support from an experienced OHN in private practice through five support sessions per company, primarily targeting company managers. The OHNs documented their support steps and evaluations. After completing the support process, we conducted semi-structured interviews with company managers and OHNs to evaluate the support provided by the OHNs. The support processes were organized for each company according to an analytical framework based on the consolidated framework for implementation research; the support features of OHNs were extracted. The evaluations of the support provided by OHNs from the perspective of company personnel were categorized using content analysis. Six features of support by OHNs for the promotion of HPM were extracted, including clarifying corporate needs while focusing on relationships of trust with company representatives, providing appropriate health information, and introducing external resources to facilitate independent and continuous efforts in the company to promote sustainable HPM. The managers' evaluations of the support provided by the OHNs included the following six categories: 1) identified and recognized current internal health issues; 2) received specific assistance tailored to the company; 3) gained an opportunity to work on health promotion measures; 4) considered the development and continuation of future health promotion measures; 5) learned about the existence of OHNs as easy to consult with; and 6) identified aspects of support from OHNs that were different from what they expected. This study clarified the features and evaluations of the support provided by OHNs in private practice in medium-sized enterprises for the promotion of HPM. Our findings suggest that the involvement of OHNs in private practice may increase the number of medium-sized enterprises that can autonomously commit themselves to HPM in a sustainable manner.

Prevalence and Correlates of Psychiatric Symptoms Among Medical Students in Punjab: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Pain is evident, pressure, hopelessness and anxiety-is equally well-known to students with each passing academic semester in medical school. To understand the frequency and reasons of mental symptoms in MBBS students, the current study aims at investigating the level of MBBS students at several medical colleges in Punjab, Pakistan. Objective: To compare the results of stress, depressive, and anxious symptoms of several numbers of medical students studying in different medical colleges in Punjab and secondly, to evaluate the role of several demographics on these mental health indicators. Methods: The cross-sectional survey was completed between September 2023 to May 2024 with 350 medical students from multiple private and government medical colleges in Punjab. A cross-sectional survey was carried out including the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) as the research tool and the data aspires to be statistically analyzed. Results: the results indicated that the percentage of the medical students who reported to be stressed, sad, or anxious was 47.3%, 55.7%, and 61.4%, respectively. Female students also claimed higher levels of depression compared to male students 58.3% vs. 50. 1%, (p ≤0.01) and higher levels of anxiety 65.2% vs. 55.1%, (p ≤0.03). Students in rural locations reported greater levels of stress (52.6% vs. 43.2%, p ≤0.04) than urban ones. Conclusion: The study linked high levels of mental symptoms among medical students in Punjab to characteristics such as being a female student or originating from a rural area. The current study emphasizes the necessity of targeted programs and activities in the areas of mental health promotion and preventive measures among medical college students.

Effects of family life cycle events on individual Body Mass Index trajectories: Evidence from China.

Body mass index (BMI) is an important predictor of one's physiological health. China is a family-centric nation compared to Western societies and has already entered an aged society. Exploring the characteristics and patterns of BMI changes during household events in China provides critical insights into the biological and social determinants of health, which can help enhance the scientific validity of health promotion measures and contribute to the realization of healthy aging goals in China. Using data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) from 1993 to 2015, this article utilizes two-level growth curve models with piecewise spline specifications for age to examine the effects of family life cycle events on BMI trajectories for age groups and gender differences. Compared to continuing status, experiencing transition in an individual's family life cycle could lead to more fluctuating variations in their BMI trajectories, generally, there is a faster increase in BMI during youth and a faster decline during old age. As for gender heterogeneity, males are more affected by divorce, widowhood, and empty nest, whereas females' BMI changes are influenced by entering/maintaining marriage and parenthood. A long-term perspective has revealed the significance of family events on BMI throughout the life course. Future research should focus on the nutrition and health of specific populations, especially elderly individuals in vulnerable groups.

Sex/Gender and age differences in health behavior of employees participating and not participating in work health promotion measures in the German Federal Armed Forces - a cross-sectional study

Sex/Gender and age differences in health behavior of employees participating and not participating in work health promotion measures in the German Federal Armed Forces - a cross-sectional study

Disease distribution disaggregated by sex and age in employees of the german federal armed forces to improve workplace health promotion measures

Disease distribution disaggregated by sex and age in employees of the german federal armed forces to improve workplace health promotion measures

Health Professionals' Experiences with Health-Promoting Dialogues for Older Home-Dwellers-A Qualitative Study.

Home-dwelling older people without healthcare services might develop vulnerability and health-related issues that should be detected proactively by service providers. Health-promoting measures directed towards the target group could facilitate living longer and better at home, as well as delay the need for healthcare services. One approach is through health-promoting dialogues between the municipality and healthcare professionals. This study aims to explore the experiences of healthcare professionals involved in health-promoting dialogues with home-dwellers aged over 75 years without health service decisions in Norway. Data were collected through three focus groups. Thematic analysis was applied to the data resulting in the emergence of one major theme, "challenging dialogues", comprising three sub-themes: "promote the individual's perspectives", "uncovering vulnerability", and "ambiguity of the dialogues". The health-promoting dialogue uses a resource perspective for the elderly to remain independent in old age and can reveal vulnerability and underlying needs. The purpose of the dialogue appears ambiguous for the target group, which leads to unclear service expectations and frequent rejections of the offer. Nevertheless, this health-promoting service has a clear purpose of identifying and meeting the needs of the target group in a broader sense during the ageing process.

Work-related behavior and experience patterns of music educators - a basis for intervention.

Music educators are subjected to many physical and psychological stresses encountered in the workplace. These stresses could be counteracted by certain work-related behavior and experience patterns as personal resources to reduce the negative consequences of stress. The aim of the study was to determine the existing work-related behavioral and experiential patterns and the characteristics of the Work-Related Behavior and Experience Patterns (Arbeitsbezogenes Verhaltens- und Erlebensmuster - AVEM) questionnaire dimensions in the professional group of music educators according to age group. A total of 205 music educators (66.3% female) from various music schools in Germany participated in the online survey. The subjects were divided into 3 age groups (AG): AG I: ≤35 years, AG II: 36-45 years, AG III: ≥46 years. In addition to sociodemographic and occupational data, the standardized AVEM questionnaire was used according to Schaarschmidt and Fischer. The age and occupation-related data were evaluated in a correlation analysis with the expression of AVEM dimensions. A total of 71.4% of the music educators were ≥46 years old group. Another 12.8% belonged to AG II, and 15.8% belonged to AG III. The sex distribution in the 3 age groups was comparable (p = 0.261). The expression of all AVEM dimensions was within the reference range. The most pronounced dimension, with a stanine value of M±SD 5.2±2.15, was the willingness to spend. There was also no significant difference in the assignment to the 4 patterns in the 3 age groups (p = 0.669). Age showed a negative correlation with the experience of social support (ρ = -0.354). The age-independent and high intervention-requiring expressions of the AVEM risk patterns A and B led to the recommendation of workplace prevention and health promotion measures. Therefore, it seems reasonable to promote appropriate stress management measures and resilience during studies. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2024;37(2):176-93.