Sangyō eiseigaku zasshi = Journal of occupational health
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Sangyo Eiseigaku Zasshi · Jan 2012
[Epidemiological study of factors associated with quitting a job among pregnant working women].
More women in Japan continue to quit a job when they find out they are pregnant than in other industrialized countries. The purpose of this study was to clarify factors affecting the quitting rate among female workers who become aware they are pregnant. ⋯ Key conditions that encourage work continuation after becoming aware of pregnancy include creative adjustments at the workplace, motivating women and their husbands to consider work intentions, and having an established legal maternity protection system in the workplace. Moreover, comprehensive implementation of a child care leave system that is not available to all non-regular employees is also desirable.