Impact of Ergonomic Factors on Employee Absenteeism in a Consumer Goods Company in Quito

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https://doi.org/10.70171/9g16b121

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workplace well-being, ergonomics, occupational health

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Justification: Ergonomic risks represent one of the main causes of musculoskeletal disorders and work absenteeism in mass consumption companies, affecting workers’ health and organizational productivity. Objective: To analyze the relationship between ergonomic factors and work absenteeism among employees of a mass consumption company in the city of Quito. Methodology: The study adopted a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational design. A total of 378 workers from operational and administrative areas participated. A questionnaire based on the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was applied, and institutional absenteeism records were reviewed. Results: Musculoskeletal disorders accounted for 46% of absenteeism cases. The dimensions with the highest level of risk were rest and recovery time, and repetitive postures and movements. A positive and significant correlation was identified between overall ergonomic risk and work absenteeism (r=0.62; p<0.001). Conclusion: Work absenteeism is mainly associated with ergonomic factors related to work organization and insufficient physical recovery, highlighting the need to strengthen preventive strategies and occupational ergonomics programs.

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2026-05-28

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Romero-Espinoza, D. F., Freire-Samaniego, J. D., & Quilumba-Tumbaco, M. P. (2026). Impact of Ergonomic Factors on Employee Absenteeism in a Consumer Goods Company in Quito. Erevna: Research Reports, 4(1), e2026022. https://doi.org/10.70171/9g16b121
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