Factors related to career interruption and Re-employment of women in human health and social work activities sector: Comparison with other industry sectors

Abstract

Aims: This study aims to examine the factors related to career interruption and re-employment of women who had worked or were working in the human health sector and to compare them with those in other industrial sectors. Design: Secondary data analysis study. Methods: Data from the 2019 economic activities survey of career-interrupted women of South Korea was used, and 2570 participants were included in the analysis. Results: Women who had majored in health care and had worked, or were working, in the human health and social work activities sector showed a higher tendency to work more than 40 h per week, compared to the mean of all participants. Moreover, parental leave and flexible working time were related to career interruption and re-employment. Patient or Public Contribution: Policies that encourage the use of parental leave and flexible shift work systems should be developed and implemented to prevent career interruption of women in the health sector.