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Psychometric properties of the Thai version of the work ability index (Thai WAI)

dc.contributor.authorOrawan Kaewboonchooen_US
dc.contributor.authorPaul Ratanasiripongen_US
dc.contributor.otherMahidol Universityen_US
dc.contributor.otherThe California State Universityen_US
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-23T10:57:23Z
dc.date.available2018-11-23T10:57:23Z
dc.date.issued2015-01-01en_US
dc.description.abstractObjective: The purpose of this research was to develop and test the psychometric properties of the Thai version of the Work Ability Index (WAI). Methods: Forward translation and back-translation of the WAI were performed by seven bilingual professionals to ensure that the Thai WAI was culturally relevant and conceptually accurate. To ensure generalizability of the Thai WAI, a sample of 2,744 Thai workers from 19 different enterprises in five regions of Thailand completed the Thai version of the WAI along with the General Health Questionnaire. The 19 enterprises were from the following industries: canned food, snack food, cooking oil, footwear, pharmaceutical, ceramics, toy, steel, petrochemical, and auto parts. Results: The results from exploratory factor analysis supported a 3-factor model, accounting for 53.49% of the total variance. The results also provided evidence for adequate test-retest reliability and internal consistency of the Thai WAI. The internal consistency of the Thai WAI was found to be slightly low due to the newness of the concept of work ability, which is not a common term used in the Thai language; therefore, explanation of the meaning of work ability is needed to increase understanding of workers. Conclusions: By providing early recognition of workers' health risks as well as risks of early termination, the WAI can help Thai human resources managers respond better to the needs of workers and be proactive in their efforts to retain workers in their organizations. Occupational health professionals could also utilize the WAI to evaluate the work ability of Thai workers in order to help organizations recognize early signs of their workers' health risks and possible early terminations and respond appropriately.en_US
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Occupational Health. Vol.57, No.4 (2015), 371-377en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1539/joh.14-0173-OAen_US
dc.identifier.issn13489585en_US
dc.identifier.issn13419145en_US
dc.identifier.other2-s2.0-84938821755en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/36660
dc.rightsMahidol Universityen_US
dc.rights.holderSCOPUSen_US
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dc.subjectMedicineen_US
dc.titlePsychometric properties of the Thai version of the work ability index (Thai WAI)en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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