| Abstract: | Introduction: The current review aims to summarize and interpret updated epidemiologic evidence on the relationship between occupational psychosocial exposures and adverse reproductive outcomes among workers during 2006-2021. Materials and Methods: Relevant studies published during 2006-2021 were identified through the search of PubMed database using "Reproduction"[MeSH Terms]) AND ("occupation*"OR "Occupational Exposure"[MeSH Terms] as keywords. Only human epidemiologic studies that address occupational psychosocial exposures were included. Results: Among 5,441 searched articles, 44 articles were included. In addition to irregular work hours (17 articles, including shift works, night works, irregularities, and quick returns) and work stress (13 articles, including perceived work stress, demand-con-trol, and effort-reward), there are also 13 articles addressing workload as an independent psychosocial factor, manifested by part-time/full-time, working hours, and consecutive workdays. Other factors like work characteristics, atypical workers, and supervisor support have also been discussed. Health effects other than pregnancy outcomes have also been addressed, including gynecological disease, menstrual problems, infertility, hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, temporal work disability during pregnancy, child atopic diseases, and child eurobehavioral development. Conclusions: Although there is only limited epidemiological evidence with mixed results, preventive interventions are suggested for precautious protection of reproductive health of both women and men, and more evidence is needed to conclude. |
