scholarly journals The relationship between occupational stress, musculoskeletal disorders and the mental health of coal miners: The interaction between BDNF gene, TPH2 gene polymorphism and the environment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Li ◽  
Ting Jiang ◽  
Xuemei Sun ◽  
Xianting Yong ◽  
Xiaofan Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Gene Polymorphism ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Bdnf Gene ◽  
Coal Miners ◽  
Tph2 Gene ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Study on the Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Disorders, BDNF Gene, TPH-2 Gene, and Mental Health in Coal Mine Workers in China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Jiang ◽  
Xue Li ◽  
Qiaoyun Xue ◽  
Jiwen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Coal Industry ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Environment Interaction ◽  
Bdnf Gene ◽  
Coal Miners ◽  
Tph2 Gene

Abstract Background: Coal is the core energy source of the global energy system. To ensure the sustainable development of the coal industry, the mental health of coal miners is crucial. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between August 2018 and June 2019. A total of 1,675 coal miners were surveyed using the Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Questionnaire and the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90). At the same time, polymorphisms in the BDNF gene (rs6265, rs10835210) and TPH2 gene (rs4570625, rs4131347) in whole blood DNA were detected to analyze the influence of a gene-environment interaction on mental health. Results: The results showed that the mental health status of coal miners was poorer than the Chinese norm (P < 0.05). The mental health status of workers with MSDs was lower; MSDs interact with the BDNF gene rs6265 and TPH2 gene rs4570625, which affects mental health. Conclusions: It is suggested that employers should improve the working environment of workers, shorten the working time, pay attention to the mental health of workers, and provide timely psychological counseling to workers who suffer from mental health problems, so as to improve workers’ mental health and working ability, as well as their quality of life.

scholarly journals Associations of musculoskeletal disorders with occupational stress and mental health among coal miners in Xinjiang, China: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Li ◽  
Xu Yang ◽  
Xuemei Sun ◽  
Qiaoyun Xue ◽  
Xiaofan Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Coal Miners ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), a common type of occupational diseases, have become the main cause of absenteeism and early retirement in the occupational population, as well as a major risk factor for occupational disability. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of occupational stress and mental health on MSDs in coal miners in Xinjiang, China, to provide a theoretical basis for reducing the incidence of MSDs in coal miners and improving their physical and mental health. Methods In this study, stratified cluster random sampling was used to randomly select six coal mining companies in Xinjiang, and 1675 coal miners were surveyed by questionnaire. The status of occupational stress, mental health and MSDs among coal miners was investigated by means of the Effort–Reward Imbalance questionnaire (ERI), Symptom Checklist-90(SCL-90), and Musculoskeletal disorders scale (MSDs) questionnaire. Results The prevalence of MSDs among coal miners was higher, and there were statistical differences among different sexes, ages, working years, shifts, types of work, educational level and monthly income (P < 0.001). The prevalence of MSDs in different body parts in the occupational stress group and mental disorder group was higher than that in the normal group. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that females had an increased risk of developing MSDs (OR = 2.23, 95% CI.:1.50,3.33). The risk of MSDs was higher with age < 30 years (30-39 years,OR = 2.39, 95% CI.,1.68,3.40; 40-49 years,OR = 2.15, 95% CI.:1.52,3.04; 50-60 years:OR = 3.25, 95% CI.:2.09,5.07), and the longer the working years, the higher the risk of MSDs (OR = 1.90, 95% CI.:1.38,2.62). The two shifts group (OR = 2.18, 95% CI.:1.59,2.98) had an increased risk of developing MSDs compared with the fixed day shift group. The risk of MSDs was lower in heading drivers (OR = 0.41, 95% CI.:0.29,0.60,) and transport workers (OR = 0.30, 95% CI.:0.20,0.43). The higher the education level, the lower the risk of MSDs (high school: OR = 0.46, 95% CI.:0.34,0.62, junior college and above: OR = 0.12, 95% CI.:0.08,0.17), and the higher the monthly income, the lower the risk of MSDs (OR = 0.50, 95% CI.:0.34,0.74). Occupational stress (OR = 1.32, 95% CI.:1.05,1.67) and mental disorder(OR = 2.94, 95% CI.:2.25,3.84) increased the risk of MSDs. A Bayesian network diagram showed that occupational stress and MSDs have direct effects on mental disorders, and occupational stress can have indirect effects on mental disorders through MSDs. Conclusion Our research shows that MSDs are common among coal miners. Occupational stress and psychological disorders can increase the incidence of MSDs.

scholarly journals Research on the Effects of Occupational Stress and the DRD2 Gene on the Psychological Health of Workers in the Xinjiang Desert Oil Field

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Jiang ◽  
Gulijianati Wumaier ◽  
Xue Li ◽  
Xu Yang ◽  
Jiwen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Desert Environment ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Oil Workers ◽  
Arid Desert ◽  
Personal Strain ◽  
The Relationship

Background: This study investigated the relationship between occupational stress and the mental health of people working in oil fields in the arid desert environment of Xinjiang, and revealed the causal relationship between occupational stress and psychological disorders, while furthermore exploring the relationship between psychological disorders and genetic levels.Methods: The participants of this study included oil field company workers from the Xinjiang Petroleum Administration of Karamay City, Xinjiang, who underwent occupational health examinations. The Occupational Stress Inventory Revised Edition (OSI-R) was used to measure the occupational stress of the oil workers. The mental health status of oil workers was evaluated using the Symptoms Checklist-90.Results: Occupational tasks: The total scores of the personal strain and mental health questionnaires were positively correlated with somatization, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, terror, paranoia, and psychosis (P &lt; 0.05). Individual coping resources and the mental health total score was negatively correlated with somatization, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, interpersonal sensitivity, anxiety, hostility, terror, paranoia, and psychosis. The following factors were identified as mental health risk factors: female gender; age 45 and above (relative to ≤30 years old); high scores on the personal strain questionnaire; occupational stress; external effort; internal investment; and high effort-low return. The following factors were identified as protective factors for mental health: Han nationality; oil transportation (relative to drilling); individual resilience; and work returns. In respect to the abnormal psychological group and the normal psychological group, statistically significant differences were found in the distribution of genotypes and allele frequencies at the rs1800497 locus (P &lt; 0.05). The depression and paranoia scores observed between different genotype groups at the rs1800497 locus were statistically significant (P &lt; 0.05).Conclusions: This study shows that occupational stress and the D2 dopamine receptor (DRD2) gene have an impact on the mental health of oil field workers in the arid desert environment of Xinjiang. Effort-reward imbalance and occupational stress were identified as risk factors for mental health, while rewards for work were protective factors. Higher levels of occupational stress may lead to depression and other psychological disorders, adversely affecting mental health. In oil field operators in the arid desert environment of Xinjiang, the AA genotype of the DRD2 gene in the rs1800497 locus was identified as a genotype specific to susceptibility to mental health problems, and a correlation was found between the A allele and an increased risk of psychological problems. Therefore, it is necessary to devise relevant measures to alleviate occupational stress among oil workers and increase their job rewards, so as to improve their mental health.

scholarly journals Investigation of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and its relationship with mental health in nurses: a descriptive-analytical study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
KH Borhanzehi ◽  
Z Ebrahimi Rigi ◽  
E Yazdan-Parast ◽  
S Dadpisheh ◽  
H Ebrahimi Rigi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Practical Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: The effect of musculoskeletal disorders and their relationship with mental health in nurses has been less studied. Due to the need to find practical factors to prevent musculoskeletal disorders, the present study conduct to determine the relationship between the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and mental health in nurses in Iranshahr. Materials and Methods: The present study was a descriptive correlational study conducted in 2016-2017. A total of 334 nurses were enrolled in the study by the census. Data collection tools were demographic form, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Questionnaire (DASS-21), and Nordic Questionnaire, complete as a self-report. The instruments used after psychometrics. Data analysis performed using descriptive analysis, regression test using SPSS software version 19. The significance level was considered 0.05.  Results: The results showed that musculoskeletal disorders in the back (69.2%) were among nurses' most common disorders. Also, 37.4% of nurses were depressed, 36.2% were anxious, and 52.7% were stressed. There was a significant relationship between the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders with depression, anxiety, and stress in nurses (p <0.05). Conclusion: According to the above results, it founded that nurses have experienced degrees of depression, anxiety, and stress that can play a role in the development of skeletal disorders; therefore, immunization training methods are recommended to nurses to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, which in turn can help reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Occupational Stress and Mental Health in Central Bafgh Iron Workers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Afkhami Aghda ◽  
Faezeh Afkhami Aghda ◽  
Masoomeh Abdollahi ◽  
Maryam Falahati ◽  
Hossein Moahammad Mirzaee
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
General Health ◽  
Iron Ore ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Occupational stress is one of the most important phenomena in the workplace. Mental health, as an important factor in all personal, social, and occupational life aspects, is one of the areas of interest in mental health. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between job stress and mental health among workers of central iron ore in Bafgh City, Iran. Methods: This was a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population included 2400 people (1600 workers and 800 employees) working in central Bafgh iron ore in 2014. The sample size was estimated as 331 using the Morgan and Krejcie table. Approximately, 216 persons were employed in the labor sector and 115 in the employment sector. Data collection tools included the Goldberg general health questionnaire (GHQ) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS). The DASS was designed in three parts. The first part included demographic data (7 items). The second section had 28 questions and dealt with the participants' general health status. The third part included 42 questions and was about occupational stress. Later, Spss21 was used and Pearson correlation coefficient and regression tests were run to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. Results: The results showed that mental health was higher in employees, while job stress was higher among the workers. This indicated a significant association between job stress and mental health in both employees and workers. However, regarding the demographic variables, only gender was related to mental health and rest of the demographic variables had no significant relationship with mental health and job stress (5≥participants). Conclusion: Occupational stress was related to mental health in employees and workers; this can affect the level of production and product quality. Furthermore, occupational tress and mental health not only affect the workers and employees, but also expose the society and other people at risk.  Consequently, it is necessary to plan and render different services at the occupation environment to decrease job stress and improve the current situation.

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