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Qiu D, Li R, Li Y, He J, Ouyang F, Luo D, Xiao S. Job Dissatisfaction Mediated the Associations Between Work Stress and Mental Health Problems. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:711263. [PMID: 34603101 PMCID: PMC8483558 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.711263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationships and the underlying mechanisms between work stress and mental health problems, and potential mediation effects through job dissatisfaction in a working population. Methods: A large population-based study among workers in China was conducted. The self-reported scales of assessing job dissatisfaction and work stress were included in the questionnaire. Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 and Patient Health Questionnaire-2 were used for assessment of mental health. Univariate logistic regression was conducted to test the associations between work stress and mental health. Path analysis was conducted to test the proposed mediation model. Results: Of the 6,190 included employees, 27.72% reported that they perceived work stress, 14.84% of them reported that they were not satisfied with their work, 5.01% of the employees reported depressive symptoms, and 3.75% of the employees reported anxiety symptoms. The results of univariate logistic regression showed that employees who perceived work stress were more likely to report anxiety symptoms (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.78; 95% CI: 2.03-3.79) or depressive symptoms (AOR = 1.61; 95% CI: 1.22-2.12). The path analysis showed that work stress was positively associated with job dissatisfaction. Job dissatisfaction mediated the relationship between work stress and mental health problems among Chinese working adults. Conclusion: This study suggests the importance of psychosocial work environment for mental health among Chinese working adults. Work dissatisfaction is a stressor that may induce negative consequences on the mental health among Chinese workers. Interventions to help workers with stress management may be beneficial for their mental health.
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- Dan Qiu
- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Lixia Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Jinan, Jinan, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Mental Health Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Ish J, Gimeno Ruiz de Porras D, Whitworth KW. Mental wellbeing among Hispanic female domestic cleaners. Arch Public Health 2020; 78:10. [PMID: 32099649 PMCID: PMC7031903 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-020-0390-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to examine the mental wellbeing of self-employed, Hispanic female domestic cleaners in San Antonio, Texas. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional pilot study and administered a short questionnaire to 56 participants. Mental wellbeing was assessed using The World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5). We calculated the age-adjusted prevalence of poor mental wellbeing, both overall and stratified by socioeconomic, neighborhood, and health characteristics. RESULTS Almost half of the participants screened positive for poor mental wellbeing (47.3%) with a mean WHO-5 score of 68.9 [standard error (SE) = 3.1]. We observed a high prevalence of poor mental wellbeing among participants with less than a high school education (56.0%), who worked less than 30 h per week (57.0%) and who sometimes or always felt unsafe at her cleaning job (69.1%). CONCLUSIONS Female domestic cleaners, particularly those who work in the informal sector, are an overburdened and understudied population. This is particularly true regarding their mental wellbeing, which has largely been considered as an afterthought in epidemiologic studies of cleaning workers in general. Our results suggest that this group of domestic cleaners faces several psychosocial stressors, both in and outside of the workplace, and may have a high risk of poor mental health outcomes.
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- Jennifer Ish
- Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH), Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics & Environmental Sciences, School of Public Health in San Antonio, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), 7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 1100, San Antonio, TX 78229 USA
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- Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH), Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics & Environmental Sciences, School of Public Health in San Antonio, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), 7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 1100, San Antonio, TX 78229 USA
- Center for Research in Occupational Health (CiSAL), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Catalonia Spain
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, Barcelona, Spain
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- Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH), Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics & Environmental Sciences, School of Public Health in San Antonio, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), 7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 1100, San Antonio, TX 78229 USA
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Chatti S, Kacem I, Maoua M, Kalboussi H, El Asmi MA, Brahem A, El Guedri S, El Maalel O, Debbabi F, Mrizak N. Impact des facteurs psychosociaux sur la santé mentale du personnel de nettoyage. ANNALES MEDICO-PSYCHOLOGIQUES 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amp.2017.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Leitão S, Mc Carthy VJC, Greiner BA. Health and safety practitioners' health and wellbeing - The link with safety climate and job demand-control-support. ACCIDENT; ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION 2018; 119:131-137. [PMID: 30025354 DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2018.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Revised: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Health and Safety Practitioners (HSPs), as frontline professionals advocating for health and safety (HS) working conditions, have crucial roles for the wellbeing of employees. However, research studying HSPs psychosocial working conditions - i.e. job demands, control and support (JDCS) -, safety climate (SC) and their impact on HSPs health and wellbeing is scarce. This novel study aims to examine the link of JDCS and SC with HSPs' health, wellbeing and efficacy. METHODS A web-survey was completed by 879 HSPs, members of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) in Ireland and the UK. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to determine the association between JDCS, SC and general health (GHQ12), mental wellbeing (WEMWBS) and efficacy. RESULTS After adjusting for age, gender and years of experience, job demands were significantly associated with HSPs health (β = 0.40; p = 0.00) and mental wellbeing (β=-0.29; p = 0.00). Positive significant independent associations were also found between job control, support, SC and HSPs health, mental-wellbeing as well as efficacy. In a final model, all psychosocial working conditions and SC were significantly associated with health and mental-wellbeing of HSPs. CONCLUSION This study showed that psychosocial working conditions and SC can affect HSPs health and wellbeing - associations rarely previously recorded. The link of safety climate with HSPs efficacy, with contribution of job control and support, reveals possible further impacts of SC on safety performance. The findings highlight the importance of HSPs working conditions while reflecting on the wider impact on OHS in organisations, its workforce and stakeholders.
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- Sara Leitão
- School of Public Health, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, College Road, Cork, Ireland.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork, College Road, Cork, Ireland.
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- School of Public Health, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, College Road, Cork, Ireland.
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Sterud T, Tynes T, Mehlum IS, Veiersted KB, Bergbom B, Airila A, Johansson B, Brendler-Lindqvist M, Hviid K, Flyvholm MA. A systematic review of working conditions and occupational health among immigrants in Europe and Canada. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:770. [PMID: 29925349 PMCID: PMC6011510 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5703-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background A systematic attempt to summarize the literature that examines working conditions and occupational health among immigrant in Europe and Canada. Methods We established inclusion criteria, searched systematically for articles included in the Medline, Embase and Social Sciences Citation Index databases in the period 2000–2016 and checked the reference lists of all included papers. Results Eighty-two studies were included in this review; 90% were cross-sectional and 80% were based on self-report. Work injuries were consistently found to be more prevalent among immigrants in studies from different countries and in studies with different designs. The prevalence of perceived discrimination or bullying was found to be consistently higher among immigrant workers than among natives. In general, however, we found that the evidence that immigrant workers are more likely to be exposed to physical or chemical hazards and poor psychosocial working conditions is very limited. A few Scandinavian studies support the idea that occupational factors may partly contribute to the higher risk of sick leave or disability pension observed among immigrants. However, the evidence for working conditions as a potential mediator of the associations between immigrant status and poor general health and mental distress was very limited. Conclusion Some indicators suggest that immigrant workers in Europe and Canada experience poorer working conditions and occupational health than do native workers. However, the ability to draw conclusions is limited by the large gaps in the available data, heterogeneity of immigrant working populations, and the lack of prospectively designed cohort studies. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12889-018-5703-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway.
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- National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway
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- National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland
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- Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Lim KH, Teh CH, Pan S, Ling MY, Yusoff MFM, Ghazali SM, Kee CC, Lim KK, Chong KH, Lim HL. Prevalence and factors associated with smoking among adults in Malaysia: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015. Tob Induc Dis 2018; 16:01. [PMID: 31516402 PMCID: PMC6659615 DOI: 10.18332/tid/82190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The continuous monitoring of smoking prevalence and its associated factors is an integral part of anti-smoking programmes and valuable for the evaluation of the effectiveness of anti-smoking measures and policies. This study aimed at determining prevalence of smoking and identifying socio-demographic factors associated with smoking among adults in Malaysia aged 15 years and over. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study with a representative sample of 21 445 adults in Malaysia, aged 15 years and over, selected via a stratified, two-stage proportionate-to-size sampling method. Data were obtained from face-to-face interviews by trained research assistants, using a standard validated questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to determine socio-demographic factors associated with smoking among Malaysians. RESULTS The overall prevalence of smoking was 22.8% (95% CI: 21.9-23.8%), with males having a significantly higher prevalence compared to females (43.0%, 95% CI: 41.1-44.6 vs 1.4%, 95% CI: 1.1-1.7). The highest smoking prevalence was observed among other ethnicities (35.7%), those aged 25-44 years (59.3%), and low educational attainment (25.2%). Males, those with lower educational attainment and Malays were significantly associated with smoking. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of smoking among Malaysians, aged 15 years and over, remains high despite the implementation of several anti-smoking measures over the past decades. Specially tailored anti-smoking policies or measures, particularly targeting males, the Malays, younger adults and those with lower educational attainment, are greatly warranted to reduce the prevalence of smoking in Malaysia.
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- Kuang H. Lim
- Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of Public Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of Public Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of Public Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
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- Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
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Hsieh YCJ, Sönmez S, Apostolopoulos Y, Lemke MK. Perceived workplace mistreatment: Case of Latina hotel housekeepers. Work 2017; 56:55-65. [PMID: 28128780 DOI: 10.3233/wor-162467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Latina hotel housekeepers' social class, gender, race/ethnicity, nationality, and United States immigration status render them particularly vulnerable to workplace mistreatment. OBJECTIVE We sought to reveal the array of policy- and interpersonal-related mistreatment experienced by Latina hotel housekeepers in the southeastern United States employed at 75 local hotels which included 4-star, 3-star, 2-star, and 1-star properties. METHODS This ethnographic study involved 27 in-depth interviews with Latina hotel housekeepers. Using semi-structured in-depth interview guides, participants were interviewed until collected data reached saturation. Data were coded to explore themes and relationships for the housekeepers' work environments, and thick descriptions of these environments were developed. RESULTS Participants ranged in work experience from 1 to 15 years, with all but one unable to reach full-time status, and were paid between $7.25 and $8.00 per hour. Policy-related phenomena, such as low pay, lack of paid sick leave or overtime, and absence of appropriate cleaning tools or protective equipment were all perceived as forms of mistreatment by Latina hotel housekeepers. Interpersonal mistreatment in the form of supervisor favoritism, unfair work assignments, biased allocation of cleaning supplies, disrespect, and verbal abuse due to ethnicity was also perceived. CONCLUSIONS Latina hotel housekeepers endure mistreatment that impacts their psychosocial and physical occupational health. We provide recommendations to minimize workplace mistreatment and improve well-being of Latina hotel housekeepers.
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- Yu-Chin Jerrie Hsieh
- Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, College of Applied Science and Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Tourism, Events, and Attractions, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Complexity & Computational Population Health Group, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Complexity & Computational Population Health Group, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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Van den Borre L, Deboosere P. Health risks in the cleaning industry: a Belgian census-linked mortality study (1991–2011). Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2017; 91:13-21. [DOI: 10.1007/s00420-017-1252-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Gemma SFB, Fuentes-Rojas M, Soares MJB. Agentes de limpeza terceirizados: entre o ressentimento e o reconhecimento. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE SAÚDE OCUPACIONAL 2017. [DOI: 10.1590/2317-6369000006016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Resumo Objetivo: analisar a percepção sobre a atividade de trabalho dos agentes de limpeza terceirizados de uma faculdade pública e determinar seu índice de capacidade para o trabalho. Métodos: foram utilizadas três ferramentas - Análise Coletiva do Trabalho (ACT); Questionário Sociodemográfico de trabalho e de estilo de vida (QSD) e o Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho (ICT). Resultados/discussão: das 22 agentes de limpeza, seis apresentaram ICT Baixo e Moderado, o que as coloca em posição de vulnerabilidade. Para além das demandas físicas de trabalho, as queixas das agentes de limpeza se concentraram nos riscos psicossociais, especialmente relacionados ao estresse e ao assédio moral. As trabalhadoras acreditam no valor de suas atividades, mas manifestaram ressentimento pela falta de reconhecimento por parte dos gestores e usuários da instituição. Conclusão: Fica evidente a necessidade de intervir nesse contexto para a manutenção da capacidade de trabalho e das condições para viver bem destes agentes de limpeza terceirizados.
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Hellemans C, Lapthorn B. Antecedents of work ability in the cleaning sector. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WORKPLACE HEALTH MANAGEMENT 2016. [DOI: 10.1108/ijwhm-11-2015-0062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Smith LH, Hviid K, Frydendall KB, Flyvholm MA. Improving the psychosocial work environment at multi-ethnic workplaces: a multi-component intervention strategy in the cleaning industry. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2013; 10:4996-5010. [PMID: 24129115 PMCID: PMC3823315 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph10104996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2013] [Revised: 09/22/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Global labour migration has increased in recent years and immigrant workers are often recruited into low status and low paid jobs such as cleaning. Research in a Danish context shows that immigrants working in the cleaning industry often form social networks based on shared languages and backgrounds, and that conflict between different ethnic groups may occur. This paper evaluates the impact of a multi-component intervention on the psychosocial work environment at a multi-ethnic Danish workplace in the cleaning sector. The intervention included Danish lessons, vocational training courses, and activities to improve collaboration across different groups of cleaners. Interviews about the outcome of the intervention were conducted with the cleaners and their supervisor. The Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire was used as a supplement to the interviews. The results suggest that the psychosocial work environment had improved after the intervention. According to the interviews with the cleaners, the intervention had led to improved communication, trust, and collaboration. These findings are supported by the questionnaire where social support from supervisor and colleagues, social community, trust, and teamwork seem to have improved together with meaning of work, rewards, and emotional demands. The design of the intervention may provide inspiration for future psychosocial work environment interventions at multi-ethnic work places.
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- Louise Hardman Smith
- The National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Lersø Parkallé 105, Copenhagen DK-2100, Denmark; E-Mails: (L.H.S.); (K.B.F.)
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- REMESO, Linköping University, Holmentorget 10, Norrköping SE-1601 74, Sweden; E-Mail:
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- The National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Lersø Parkallé 105, Copenhagen DK-2100, Denmark; E-Mails: (L.H.S.); (K.B.F.)
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- The National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Lersø Parkallé 105, Copenhagen DK-2100, Denmark; E-Mails: (L.H.S.); (K.B.F.)
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +45-3916-5280; Fax: +45-3916-5201
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The association between health and sickness absence among Danish and non-Western immigrant cleaners in Denmark. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2012; 86:397-405. [PMID: 22526090 DOI: 10.1007/s00420-012-0773-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2011] [Accepted: 04/04/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the study is to investigate the association between health and sickness absence among Danish and non-Western immigrant cleaners in Denmark. METHODS This study is based on a cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from 2007 to 2008. The study population includes 276 cleaners, 144 Danish and 132 non-Western immigrant cleaners. Cumulative sickness absences during a 6-month period from administrative records were subdivided into no sickness absence (0 days), low occurrence of sickness absence (1-10 days) and high occurrence of sickness absence (over 10 days). Measures of health consisted of self-report and objective assessments. The relationship between sickness absence and health was analyzed through multinomial logistic regression, stratified by immigrant status. RESULTS For both Danish and non-Western immigrant cleaners, poor self-reported health was significantly related to high occurrence of sickness absence. Among Danish cleaners, high blood pressure was related to high occurrence of sickness absence. Among non-Western immigrant cleaners, total body pain and having one or more diagnosed chronic disease were related to high occurrence of sickness absence. No association between health and low occurrence of sickness absence was found. CONCLUSIONS The findings confirm the importance of health for high occurrence of sickness absence, in both ethnic groups. Moreover, low occurrence of sickness absence was not related to the health conditions investigated.
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The psychosocial factors at work related to depression among female white-collar workers in Vilnius (Lithuania). Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2011; 24:166-76. [PMID: 21533670 DOI: 10.2478/s13382-011-0018-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2009] [Accepted: 03/14/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to establish which psychosocial factors at work are related to depression among female white-collar workers in Vilnius. MATERIALS AND METHODS The data was collected in a case-control study in 2002-2004. The cases were selected from patients treated at Vilnius mental health centers. The controls were randomly selected from employed Vilnius residents. A descriptive statistic and logistic regression was applied. RESULTS 3 psychosocial factors and possible confounders within the evaluated model were statistically reliable (model χ(2): 44.47, p < 0.05 ). The adjusted odds ratio for uneven work distribution was 2.17 (95% CI: 1.38-3.51, p < 0.005), the odds ratio for possibility to control was 10.81 (95% CI: 2.13-54.71, p < 0.005), and the odds ratio for family esteem was 2.13 (95% CI: 1.01-4.59, p < 0.005). CONCLUSION This study suggests that work distribution, possibility to control and family esteem, together with stressful life events and mental health disorders in the family, are related to depression among female white-collar workers.
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Jørgensen MB, Rasmussen CDN, Carneiro IG, Flyvholm MA, Olesen K, Ekner D, Søgaard K, Holtermann A. Health disparities between immigrant and Danish cleaners. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2011; 84:665-74. [PMID: 21203770 DOI: 10.1007/s00420-010-0607-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2010] [Accepted: 12/15/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE It is unknown whether immigrants working in the cleaning industry have a poorer health and work ability than cleaners from the native population. The main aim was to investigate differences in objective and self-reported health measures between immigrant and Danish cleaners. METHODS Three hundred and fifty-one cleaners, consisting of 166 Danes (88% women) and 179 immigrants (74% women) (6 with unknown ethnicity), from 9 workplaces in Denmark participated in the study. Health and work ability were obtained by objective (e.g., BMI and blood pressure) and self-reported measures (e.g., work ability, self-rated health, and musculoskeletal symptoms). In order to investigate differences between Danish and immigrant cleaners, logistic regression analyses and General Linear Models were performed. RESULTS When controlling for age, sex, workplace, job seniority, and smoking, more Danish compared with immigrant cleaners were current smokers (42% vs. 28%, p < 0.001 (not controlled for smoking)), had hypertension (46% vs. 26%, p < 0.05) and drank more alcohol (3.0 vs. 0.8 units per day, respectively, p < 0.001). Contrary, more immigrants compared with Danish cleaners were measured to be overweight (47% vs. 30%, p < 0.05), reported less than good work ability (57% vs. 42%, p < 0.01), considered it unthinkable/unsure to be able to perform work 2 years ahead (37% vs. 23%, p < 0.01), reported reduced self-rated health (46% vs. 38%, p < 0.01) and everyday pain in the neck/shoulder (28% vs. 11%, p < 0.01), wrist (18% vs. 7%, p < 0.01), and lower back (21% vs. 10%, p < 0.01). There were no differences in self-reported chronic diseases. CONCLUSIONS Although the health of the cleaners was alarmingly poor, the immigrant cleaners generally had a poorer self-reported health and work ability than the Danish cleaners. These findings highlight the need for occupational health actions among cleaners, particularly tailored to the immigrant subpopulation.
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- Marie B Jørgensen
- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Lersø Parkallé 105, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Li X, Liang H, Li X, Guan P, Yin Z, Zhou B. Patterns of smoking and its association with psychosocial work conditions among blue-collar and service employees of hospitality venues in Shenyang, PR China. BMC Public Health 2010; 10:37. [PMID: 20102639 PMCID: PMC2832774 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2009] [Accepted: 01/27/2010] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background To characterize the smoking patterns of hospitality employees in blue-collar and service occupations, and to examine its relations with psychosocial work conditions. Methods The Shenyang Hospitality Industry Employees Survey-a face-to-face cross-sectional study of representative hospitality industry employees-was conducted between March and July 2008. A total of 4,213 workers were selected using stratified random cluster sampling designs, and final analyses were performed on 2,508 blue-collar and service subjects. Multilevel-logistic regression models were used to estimate the contribution of psychosocial work conditions to smoking status. Results Blue-collar and service employees smoked at a rate 1.4 times that of the general population (49.4% vs. 35.8%), more particularly for females (12.9% vs. 3.08%). Strain jobs had significantly higher odds ratio of daily smoking (OR 2.09, 95%CI: 1.28-3.41) compared to the relaxed category. The passive jobs (OR 2.01, 95%CI 1.27 to 3.17), highest job demands (OR 1.72, 95%CI: 1.13-2.61), and lowest job control (OR 2.56, 95%CI: 1.57-4.16) were also associated with a significantly higher daily smoking ratio. The negative relationship between job stability and smoking behavior was slightly stronger among daily than occasional smokers. However, neither job strain nor any of its components was found to be significantly associated with occasional smoking. Conclusions Smoking in hospitality blue-collar and service employees is certainly a major occupational health problem in Shenyang. This evidence also suggests an association between psychosocial-work conditions and smoking status, and implies that more intervention studies where changes in work environment are carried out in combination with health promotion interventions should be performed.
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- Xun Li
- Department of Epidemiology, China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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Smith DR, Leggat PA, Speare R, Townley-Jones M. Examining the dimensions and correlates of workplace stress among Australian veterinarians. J Occup Med Toxicol 2009; 4:32. [PMID: 19995450 PMCID: PMC2797516 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6673-4-32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2009] [Accepted: 12/08/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Although stress is known to be a common occupational health issue in the veterinary profession, few studies have investigated its broad domains or the internal validity of the survey instrument used for assessment. Methods We analysed data from over 500 veterinarians in Queensland, Australia, who were surveyed during 2006-07. Results The most common causes of stress were reported to be long hours worked per day, not having enough holidays per year, not having enough rest breaks per day, the attitude of customers, lack of recognition from the public and not having enough time per patient. Age, gender and practice type were statistically associated with various aspects of work-related stress. Strong correlations were found between having too many patients per day and not having enough time per patient; between not having enough holidays and long working hours; and also between not enough rest breaks per day and long working hours. Factor analysis revealed four dimensions of stress comprising a mixture of career, professional and practice-related items. The internal validity of our stress questionnaire was shown to be high during statistical analysis. Conclusion Overall, this study suggests that workplace stress is fairly common among Australian veterinarians and represents an issue that occupies several distinct areas within their professional life.
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- Derek R Smith
- WorkCover New South Wales Research Centre of Excellence, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, 2258, Australia.
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Chopra P. Mental health and the workplace: issues for developing countries. Int J Ment Health Syst 2009; 3:4. [PMID: 19232117 PMCID: PMC2649890 DOI: 10.1186/1752-4458-3-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2008] [Accepted: 02/20/2009] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The capacity to work productively is a key component of health and emotional well-being. Common Mental Disorders (CMDs) are associated with reduced workplace productivity. It is anticipated that this impact is greatest in developing countries. Furthermore, workplace stress is associated with a significant adverse impact on emotional wellbeing and is linked with an increased risk of CMDs. This review will elaborate on the relationship between workplace environment and psychiatric morbidity. The evidence for mental health promotion and intervention studies will be discussed. A case will be developed to advocate for workplace reform and research to improve mental health in workplaces in developing countries in order to improve the wellbeing of employees and workplace productivity.
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- Prem Chopra
- Centre for International Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Vic, Australia.
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Gamperiene M, Nygård JF, Sandanger I, Lau B, Bruusgaard D. Self-reported work ability of Norwegian women in relation to physical and mental health, and to the work environment. J Occup Med Toxicol 2008; 3:8. [PMID: 18430207 PMCID: PMC2373783 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6673-3-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2007] [Accepted: 04/22/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To examine the self-reported level of work ability among female employees and the relationship between work ability and demographic characteristics, physical health, mental health, and various psychosocial and organizational work environment factors. METHODS Participants were 597 female employees with an average age of 43 years from urban and rural areas in Norway. Trained personnel performed a structured interview to measure demographic variables, physical health, and characteristics of the working environment. Mental health was assessed using the 25-item version of the Hopkins Symptoms Checklist (HSCL-25). Work ability was assessed using a question from the Graded Reduced Work Ability Scale. RESULTS Of the 597 female employees, 8.9% reported an extremely or very reduced ability to work. Twenty-four percent reported poor physical health and 21.9% reported mental distress (>/= 1.55 HSCL-25 cut-off). Women, who reported moderately and severely reduced work ability, did not differ a lot. Moderately reduced work ability increased with age and was associated with physical and mental health. Severely reduced work ability was strongly associated only with physical health and with unskilled occupation. Of eight work environment variables, only three yielded significant associations with work ability, and these associations disappeared after adjustment in the multivariate analysis. CONCLUSION Results indicate that ageing, in addition to poor self-reported physical health and unskilled work, were the strongest factors associated with reduced work ability among female employees. Impact of work environment in general was visible only in univariate analysis.
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- Migle Gamperiene
- Department of General Practice and Community Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
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- Helse Øst Health Services Research Unit, Akershus University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
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- Helse Øst Health Services Research Unit, Akershus University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
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- National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of General Practice and Community Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
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