Psychological distress among Brazilian workers during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic: a descriptive study

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Feb. 19, 2024

Background COVID-19 pandemic imposed drastic and abrupt changes to working environment organization that might have caused additional negative effects on mental health. Thus, this study aimed quantify assess the severity of psychological distress experienced by Brazilian essential nonessential workers during first months pandemic. Methods This descriptive included 2,903 participants who answered an online questionnaire between April May 2020. The research was translated culturally adapted population from a developed validated for Spanish population. Variables were analyzed using simple cumulative percentage distributions measures central tendency dispersion. Wilson score interval used calculate confidence (CI) main outcome, distress. Results It observed high prevalence (72.6%) among study’s participants. They also presented median risk perception 60 (out maximum 90), their greatest concern transmitting virus family members, close contacts or patients. Furthermore, it found lower sense coherence work engagement than those in previous studies conducted other countries. Conclusion Almost three quarters classified as presenting is imperative provide health remotely delivered interventions public events require prolonged social distancing measures.

Language: Английский

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Psychological Distress and Work Engagement of Construction Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Differential Study by Sex

Buildings, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 773 - 773

Published: March 13, 2024

Since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, a major impact on mental health population has been observed, with women being one most affected groups. From lockdown to “de-escalation” phases, sex differences have recognised as significant determinants health. Thus, equally ensuring physical and protection at work remains challenges faced by industrial companies, especially in construction sector, where percentage employed increased recent years. This study aims examine psychological distress engagement productive well related variables. For this, cross-sectional descriptive was performed. Descriptive statistical analyses were completed, non-parametric Mann-Whitney U Chi-squared tests used identify between men women. followed logistic regression analysis sex. Psychological is more prevalent among women, even after controlling for Both sexes receive equal preventive measures training from yet still experience higher levels distress. At reported anxiety fear perceived danger associated pandemic than men. However, these not present 2023. men, appeared be determining factor stable health, while status seemed influential. In both sexes, found conditioned emotional well-being. sector are increasingly present, observed terms how across two justify need promote data that acknowledges this reality.

Language: Английский

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Exploring occupational well‐being profiles, outcomes, and predictors among Chinese teachers: A mixed‐methods approach using latent profile and decision tree analysis

Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: Dec. 16, 2024

Understanding the varied profiles of occupational well-being, their outcomes, and predictors is key to formulating effective strategies for enhancing teachers' health well-being. This study employed latent profile analysis (LPA) identify distinct well-being outcomes among 366 Chinese teachers, decision tree explore factors predicting each profile. The results showed three profiles: burnout, engaged, burnout-engaged. "engaged" group exhibited normal ranges depression stress, along with mild anxiety. "burnout" demonstrated moderate coupled severe "burnout-engaged" was near threshold result model revealed that marital status, teaching experience, income, role as a class teacher, school type, working hours significantly influenced these profiles. Specific combinations variables were associated profile, offering nuanced understanding risky protective teacher By identifying teachers elucidating interrelations, this provides insights into how quickly screen in need help at work, design targeted interventions different teachers.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the relationship between psychosocial factors, work engagement, and mental health: a structural equation modeling analysis among faculty in Saudi Arabia

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: June 24, 2024

Abstract Background Psychosocial hazards in the workplace were identified as a considerable risk to employee mental health well their general well-being. Few studies found examine its relationship with work engagement and health. Thus, this study examines relationships between psychosocial factors, engagement, within faculty Saudi Arabia using structural equation modeling. Methods The cross-sectional was conducted sample size of 375 faculty. Data collection done self-administered online survey that included instruments such Copenhagen Questionnaire (COPSOQ), Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES), General Health (GHQ-12). SmartPLS 3 software facilitated data analysis assessment factors. Structural modelling used interplay Results robust measurement model characterized by high loadings (0.719 0.970), Cronbach’s alpha (0.595 0.933), composite reliability (0.807 0.968). Convergent discriminant validity confirmed AVE various criteria. fit saturated superior. Burnout explained significant variance (0.585) predictive relevance for all constructs. Notably, impact burnout on family conflict influence stress have effect sizes. Conclusion uses modeling among Arabia. demonstrated validity, while excellent fit. These findings contribute our understanding dynamics, overall

Language: Английский

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Work Engagement and Employee Health in the Post-Pandemic Reality

International Journal of Contemporary Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 60(1), P. 154 - 161

Published: March 1, 2024

Abstract Purpose The main aim of the article was to find out level and structure work engagement, employee health ratings, their relationship each other, whether form performed (remote vs. hybrid work) differentiates ratings among surveyed employees in a post-pandemic reality. Methodology study used mixed methods. survey empirical nature. conducted 2023 402 doing remote using -UWES-17 tool questions diagnosing assessment own health. research method diagnostic an online questionnaire. In addition, 20 in-depth interviews were conducted. Findings results indicate that does not differentiate evaluation employees. Differences are seen only between dimensions engagement (vigor, dedication work, absorption) components (health status, physical condition). A confirmed vigor status condition dimension condition. Originality This makes important contribution field on importance flexible arrangements work).

Language: Английский

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