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Gómez-Salgado C, Camacho-Vega JC, Allande-Cussó R, Ruiz-Frutos C, Ortega-Moreno M, Martín-Pereira J, Macías-Toronjo I, Prieto-Callejero B, García-Iglesias JJ, Fagundo-Rivera J, Gómez-Salgado J. Evaluation of the Level of Psychological Distress in Construction Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Southern Spain. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1224. [PMID: 38921338 PMCID: PMC11204114 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12121224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic posed a major challenge for construction companies, which were confronted with the need to prevent the enormous negative socio-psychological impact of the pandemic on their employees. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of psychological distress among construction workers in an advanced phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Andalusia, southern Spain. For this, a cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using online questionnaires with data on sociodemographic variables and employment situation, COVID-19 pandemic-related data, and Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). A total of 860 questionnaires from all provinces of Andalusia, Spain, were collected between March and May 2022. Descriptive statistical analyses and non-parametric Mann-Whitney U and Chi-squared tests were performed, followed by logistic regression analysis. The incidence of psychological distress was higher among women, individuals under 43 years of age, those with a family income below EUR 1200, participants whose working conditions had been affected by the pandemic, those who had not received adequate means or specific training to protect themselves from infection, those who had experienced symptoms, those who had suffered side effects after vaccination, and those who had been hospitalised. The logistic regression analysis predicted the occurrence of psychological distress in this study by the effect of the pandemic on mental/emotional well-being, the working conditions affected during the pandemic, health-related variables, and the age of the worker. The correctly classified percentage was 75.1%. Assessing psychological distress in construction sectors may allow for the identification of vulnerable groups or even help to reduce the number of errors in daily practice and potential risks of occupational injury or illness.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Building Construction II, Higher Technical School of Building Engineering, University of Seville, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Sevilla, Spain;
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- Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain
- Safety and Health Postgraduate Programme, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil 092301, Ecuador
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- Department of Economy, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain
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- Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain
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- Centro Universitario de Enfermería Cruz Roja, University of Seville, 41009 Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain
- Safety and Health Postgraduate Programme, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil 092301, Ecuador
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Luo F, Lu Y, Chen C, Chang D, Jiang W, Yin R. Analysis of the Risk Factors for Negative Emotions in Patients with Esophageal Cancer During the Peri-Radiotherapy Period and Their Effects on Malnutrition. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:6137-6150. [PMID: 38162686 PMCID: PMC10757788 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s444255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Esophageal cancer has a high incidence in China. Many patients also have a heavy psychological burden due to clinical features such as wasting and choking on food. This study analyzed the risk factors of negative emotions in esophageal cancer patients during the peri-radiotherapy period and its effects on malnutrition. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 339 patients with esophageal cancer during the peri-radiotherapy who received treatment at our hospital from April 2017 to April 2020, and followed up for 3 years. t test and Chi-square test were used to analyze the relationship between patients' negative emotions and clinical data. Binary logistics regression was performed to analyze the independent risk factors for the occurrence of negative mood and malnutrition in the patients. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were used to analyze survival rates. Results Our results showed that 18.3% of patients undergoing radiotherapy for esophageal cancer had negative emotions, and 41.9% suffered from malnutrition. The results of the binary logistic regression analysis showed that monthly household income (OR = 0.470, P = 0.022), the TNM stage (OR = 2.030, P = 0.044), concomitant gastrointestinal symptoms (OR = 2.071, P = 0.024), sleep status (OR = 2.540, P = 0.003), swallowing disorders (OR = 1.919, P = 0.048), and post-radiotherapy complications were independent risk factors for the development of negative emotions in patients. Negative emotions (OR = 2.547, P = 0.038) were also a risk factor for malnutrition in patients with esophageal cancer. Conclusion Many patients with esophageal cancer suffer from anxiety and depression in the peri-radiotherapy period, which might lead to complications such as malnutrition or aggravate and affect the prognosis of patients. Therefore, psychological care should be provided based on conventional care to effectively relieve their psychological pressure, and improve their prognosis and quality of life.
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- Feng Luo
- Department of Oncology Zone II, Hai’an People’s Hospital, Haian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology Zone II, Hai’an People’s Hospital, Haian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology Zone II, Hai’an People’s Hospital, Haian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology Zone II, Hai’an People’s Hospital, Haian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology Zone II, Hai’an People’s Hospital, Haian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology Zone II, Hai’an People’s Hospital, Haian, People’s Republic of China
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