Sammendrag
Women’s health matters for participation in working life. The objective of this study
was to explore female physiology in a work–life context and to investigate possible associations
between women’s health, sickness absence and work ability. A scoping review was conducted to
develop a systematic overview of the current research and to identify knowledge gaps. The search
strategy was developed through a population, concept and context (PCC) model, and three areas of
women’s health were identified for investigation in the context of work. A total of 5798 articles were
screened by title and abstract and 274 articles were screened by full text; 130 articles were included
in the review. The material included research from 19 countries; the majority of the studies used
quantitative methods. The results showed an impact on the occupational setting and an association
between sickness absence, work ability and all three areas of women’s health, but a holistic and
overall perspective on female biology in the work context is missing. This review calls for more
knowledge on health and work and possible gender differences in this regard. Women’s health and
working life involve a complex connection that has the potential to develop new knowledge.
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