
Results: Apparent peaks in search volumes were observed immediately after policy changes. We then calculated the monthly percentage change in the search volumes using the Joinpoint Regression Program. We defined 3 working conditions (overwork, long working hours, and high job stress) related to overwork prevention, generated a keyword for each condition, and extracted the search volumes for each keyword on the Google search engine as proxy indicators of public awareness. Methods: Policies, laws, and regulations promulgated or amended in Taiwan between January 2004 and November 2019 were identified. Objective: This study aimed to investigate to what extent public awareness of overwork-related issues correlated with policy changes. Such policy changes may lead to a rising public awareness of overwork-related issues, which may in turn reinforce policy development. JMIR Bioinformatics and Biotechnology 16 articlesĭepartment of Occupational Safety and HealthĬollege of Public Health, China Medical UniversityĮmail: To improve working conditions and prevent illness and deaths related to overwork, the Taiwanese government in 2015, 2016, and 2018 amended regulations regarding working time, overtime, shifts, and rest days.

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