Presence of TMD-related pain and symptoms associated with anxiety in Peruvian students in their final years of dental education: an analytical cross-sectional study under a multivariable regression model

BMC Oral Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025

Abstract Background Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are frequently associated with anxiety, as this can increase the hyperactivity of masticatory muscles, resulting in TMD-related pain and symptoms. The aim study was to assess presence symptoms anxiety levels Peruvian students their final years dental education. Methods This analytical cross-sectional 273 two education conducted from October December 2023. Zung test employed diagnose while TMD-Pain Screener questionnaire utilized painful temporomandibular (TMD). A Poisson regression model robust variance using Adjusted Prevalence Ratio (APR) prevalence following variables were considered analysis: sex, age, academic year, marital status, area residence, type housing, living parents, occupation. All statistical tests a significance level p < 0.05. Results 24.5%. 0.7% sample exhibited very extreme anxiety; 8.1% demonstrated severe 39.9% mild moderate anxiety. Furthermore, 8.2 times 3.8 times, respectively, more likely present (APR = 8.18, 95% CI: 4.62–14.47 APR 3.84, 2.18–6.75, respectively), compared those who did not have Conversely, no significant association observed between or occupation ( > 0.05). Conclusion Almost quarter had It found that increased, extreme, likelihood experiencing also increased significantly. On other hand, gender, parents be influential factors

Язык: Английский

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Health workers’ conceptualisationand experiences of common mental symptoms and work-related psychosocial stressors in Central and Southern Ethiopian regions: a qualitative study

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(2), С. e087811 - e087811

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Objectives Despite the growing recognition of mental health challenges among workers, limited information regarding their self-identification common symptoms (CMSs) and perceptions causal pathways to work-related psychosocial stressors exists. This study aimed explore how workers recognise CMSs, perceive exposure stressors, conceptualise pathways, evaluate impact these on professional quality life (PQoL), employ coping strategies encounter barriers mitigating seeking support. Design settings Our employed an interpretive descriptive phenomenological approach, informed by theoretical frameworks. We conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) in-depth interviews (IDIs) with purposely selected between January February 2023. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed translated into English. Data was processed analysed using MAXQDA 2020 software, thematic findings supported illustrative participants’ quotations. Participants The included 34 who participated in 10 IDIs three FGDs. Results Five themes emerged from study, guided combined frameworks: (1) conceptualisation occupational stress, anxiety depression symptoms; (2) stressors; (3) perceived PQoL; (4) experiences strategies; (5) Accordingly, our revealed a low CMSs (SICMSs), increased perception link negative PQoL, use adaptive presence multiple effective support-seeking practices across respective themes. Conclusions this highlight need for targeted interventions, including updated training addressing resource-related improving workplace communication conflict resolution, enacting policy reforms ensure equitable compensation promoting enhance workers’ well-being PQoL. Furthermore, we advocate more robust exploration lived chronic provide stronger evidence longitudinal qualitative quantitative studies.

Язык: Английский

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Die Arbeit während der COVID-19-Pandemie und ihre Auswirkungen auf Gesundheit und Arbeitsfähigkeit

Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025

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Changes in anxiety and depression among public health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic response

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 96(9), С. 1235 - 1244

Опубликована: Июль 20, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted mental health indicators, leading to an increase in symptoms of anxiety and depression both the general population adults children many occupational groups. This study aims examine changes among a cohort public workers U.S. during first year identify potential risk factors.Longitudinal data were collected from sub-sample (N = 85) 23 states who completed two surveys 2020 2021. Information on background characteristics, personal well-being, work environment as well validated scales assess generalized disorder (GAD), depressive disorder, burnout was collected. Data analyzed using Stata Version 17, significant differences determined Pearson's Chi2 Fisher's Exact tests.The proportion those reporting GAD (46.3% 23.2%) or (37.8% 26.8%) improved Survey 1 2 overall; saw largest improvement. Persistent associated with sustained burnout, social support, days worked per week.Public experienced elevated levels initial response, but reduction these observed subsequent after vaccines had become widely available. However, unmet needs remain for ongoing workplace supports address additional emotional outside professionals.

Язык: Английский

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Anxiety Evolution among Healthcare Workers—A Prospective Study Two Years after the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic Including Occupational and Psychoemotional Variables

Medicina, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 60(8), С. 1230 - 1230

Опубликована: Июль 29, 2024

Although previous research has found a high prevalence of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare workers, longitudinal studies on post-pandemic and predictor variables have been less abundant. To examine evolution in workers from beginning until one half years later, analyzing influence occupational psychosocial variables, as well their possible predictors.

Язык: Английский

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Understanding the mental health and intention to leave of the public health workforce in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024

There is limited evidence about the mental health and intention to leave of public workforce in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic. The objectives this study were determine prevalence burnout, symptoms anxiety depression, among Canadian workforce, associations with individual workplace factors.

Язык: Английский

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Development and validation of a competency-based assessment tool for public health workers in Shanghai community health centers: a population-based study

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024

Background The competence of public health workers is crucial for grassroots service capabilities. This study aimed to establish a competency model and test the reliability validity model. Methods An evaluation indicators scale in Shanghai community centers (CHSCs) was constructed through literature review, expert consultation, behavioral event interviews questionnaire surveys. A survey carried out with 3809 from 249 CHSCs scale. Results Exploratory factor analysis identified 5 common factors: comprehensive ability, professional spirit, knowledge, skills, research development ability. cumulative variance contribution rate 62.241%. load each item ranged 0.495 0.868. overall Cronbach's alpha coefficient 0.985, five dimensions 0.916 0.969. split-half 0.842, that 0.913 0.952, Guttman ranging 0.912 0.949. correlation coefficients all items total score 0.591 0.854 (P < 0.01). between dimension 0.434 0.925. Confirmatory showed had good fitting effect (χ²/df = 2.288, TLI 0.943, CFI 0.957, IFI 0.958, NFI 0.928, RMSEA 0.081). Using self-efficacy, self-esteem, work pressure, motivation, job satisfaction as benchmarks, demonstrated significant positive correlations scores various benchmark questionnaires. Conclusions has can be used tool evaluate level workers.

Язык: Английский

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