Table 1.

Reasons for presenteeism (9 of 14 respondents)

Why did you come to work feeling ill? (N (%)
Sense of duty as a health care worker	5/9 (56)
Viewed illness as too minor to pose risk to others	4/9 (44)
Did not want to incur repercussions from leadership or coworkers	2/9 (20)
Other (paperwork, results)	2/9 (20)
Did not want to consume sick leave	0 (0%)