scholarly journals The Impact of Social and Organizational Factors on Workers' Coping With Musculoskeletal Symptoms

2001 ◽  
Vol 81 (7) ◽  
pp. 1328-1338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steffen Torp ◽  
Trond Riise ◽  
Bente E Moen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Decision Authority ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background and Purpose. Workers with musculoskeletal symptoms are often advised to cope with their symptoms by changing their working technique and by using lifting equipment. The main objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that negative social and organizational factors where people are employed may prevent workers from implementing these coping strategies. Subjects and Methods. A total of 1,567 automobile garage workers (72%) returned a questionnaire concerning coping with musculoskeletal symptoms and social and organizational factors. Results. When job demands, decision authority, social support, and management support related to health, environment, and safety (HES) were used as predictor variables in a multiple regression model, coping as the outcome variable was correlated with decision authority, social support, and HES-related management support (standardized beta=.079, .12, and .13, respectively). When an index for health-related support and control was added to the model, it correlated with coping (standardized beta=.36), whereas the other relationships disappeared. Discussion and Conclusion. Decision authority and social support entail health-related support and control that, in turn, influences coping.

EDI Adoption and Implementation: An Examination of Perceived Operational and Strategic Benefits, and Controls

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram S. Sriram ◽  
Vairam Arunachalam ◽  
Daniel M. Ivancevich
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Electronic Data Interchange ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Data Interchange ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Trading Activities ◽  
And Control

In recent years, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has revolutionized the way in which businesses conduct their trading activities. Even though the popularity and potential attached to EDI is growing rapidly, knowledge regarding the nature of EDI benefits and EDI control practices is very limited. This paper reports the results of a survey of EDI users that explores these key implementation issues. This study focuses on organizational factors that are associated with EDI adoption and implementation. Findings indicate that organizations experience both operational and strategic benefits from EDI. Customer-initiated EDI users recognized slightly greater EDI strategic benefits than did other users. Also, long-time users recognized both strategic and operational benefits in greater proportions than did more recent users, and smaller firms more often cited better customer service and convenience (as strategic and operational benefits, respectively) from implementing EDI. An examination of control practices revealed that while some basic procedures such as passwords and logs are widely used, the overall EDI control structure is typically weak. The role of management support and awareness and the implications for the management and control of EDI are also discussed.

Implementation of Strategies to Prevent and Control the Emergence and Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant Microorganisms in U.S. Hospitals

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia M. Ward ◽  
Daniel J. Diekema ◽  
Jon W. Yankey ◽  
Thomas E. Vaughn ◽  
Bonnie J. BootsMiller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
Antimicrobial Use ◽  
Management Support ◽  
National Foundation ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
And Control ◽  
Ongoing Support

AbstractObjective:To examine the extent to which the strategies recommended by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) co-sponsored workshop, Antimicrobial Resistance in Hospitals: Strategies to Improve Antimicrobial Use and Prevent Nosocomial Transmission of Antimicrobial-Resistant Microorganisms, have been implemented and the relationship between the degree of implementation and hospital culture, leadership, and organizational factors.Design:Survey.Setting:A representative sample of U.S. hospitals stratified by teaching status, bed size, and geographic region.Participants:Infection control professionals.Results:Surveyed hospitals had implemented strategies to optimize the use of antimicrobials and to detect, report, and prevent transmission of antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms. Multivariate analyses found that hospitals with a greater degree of implementation of the NFID–CDC strategic goals were more likely to have management support, education of staff, and interdisciplinary groups specifically to address these issues; they were also more likely to engage in benchmarking on broader quality of care indicators.Conclusions:Most surveyed hospitals had implemented some measures to address the NFID–CDC recommendations; however, hospitals need to do much more to improve antimicrobial use and to increase their efforts to detect, report, and control the spread of antimicrobial resistance. A supportive hospital administration must foster a culture of ongoing support, education, and interdisciplinary work groups focused on this important issue to successfully accomplish these goals.

scholarly journals Wellbeing during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic among adults in Nigeria: Associations with psychosocial and pandemic-related factors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olanrewaju Ibikunle Ibigbami ◽  
Olakunle Ayokunmi Oginni ◽  
Ibidunni Olapeju Oloniniyi ◽  
Victor Ugo ◽  
Matthew Ebuka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Psychosocial factors including stress are determinants of wellbeing. However, there is a shortage of information about how these relationships were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic among adults in Nigeria.Objectives: To determine the associations between wellbeing, and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, psychological distress (anxiety and depression), and perceived social support among adults in Nigeria during the first wave of the pandemic.Methods: Wellbeing (assessed using the WHO Wellbeing Index) was the outcome variable while the explanatory variables included anxiety and depressive symptoms (assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), perceived social support (assessed using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support) and perceived impact of the pandemic (assessed using perceived disruptions of life-domains). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to assess the associations between the outcome and explanatory variables. The models were adjusted for sociodemographic profile (highest level of education, employment status and payment status).Results: Low self-perceived impact of the pandemic was significantly associated with higher odds of high wellbeing (AOR: 2.59; 95% CI: 1.69-3.95; p<0.001). Other factors associated with significantly higher odds of high wellbeing were high perceived social support (AOR: 2.40; 95% CI:1.78-3.22; p<0.001) and having tertiary education (AOR: 1.51; 95% CI: 1.07-2.13; p=0.020). In contrast, experiencing anxiety symptoms were significantly associated with lower odds of high wellbeing (AOR: 0.24; 95% CI: 0.14-0.41; p<0.001)).Conclusions: Measures for enhancing the wellbeing of adults resident in Nigeria may include strategies to ameliorate the impact of the pandemic, strengthening social support systems, and promoting optimal physical and mental health.

Health-Related Quality of Life After the 2015 Gorkha Earthquakes, Among Older Adults Living in Lalitpur District of Central Nepal

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Wagle ◽  
Kwanjai Amnatsatsue ◽  
Bipin Adhikari ◽  
Patcharaporn Kerdmongkol ◽  
Marc Van der Putten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objective: Health-related quality of life (HQL) among older adults is often neglected and underprioritized in developing countries and is further burdened during natural disasters, such as earthquakes. The main objective of this study was to explore the factors affecting HQL among older adults living in Lalitpur District of Nepal. Methods: A total of 362 older adults participated in this study. Questionnaires were used to interview the respondents on various aspects, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, functional ability, and social support. An analysis was made to explore the factors affecting HQL. Results: HQL scores ranged between 3.13 and 90.63. A majority of the respondents (215/362; 59.4%) scored ≤ 50, indicating poorer HQL. The multivariate analysis found the impact of the following factors on HQL: functional status (β = 0.295; P < 0.001), PTSD (β = −0.225; P < 0.001), chronic disease (β = −0.168; P < 0.001), social support (β = 0.120; P = 0.019), injury (β = −0.104; P = 0.024), age (β = −0.116; P < 0.001), and accessibility to resources. Conclusion: Poor HQL of older adults was dependent on various factors. The disaster preparedness program in Nepal needs urgent attention to address the concerns of older adults by incorporating the findings from this study.

Impact of Social-Ecologic Intervention on Physical Activity Knowledge and Behaviors of Rural Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1565-1572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cevdet Cengiz ◽  
Mustafa Levent Ince
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Health Related Fitness

Background:The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of a social-ecologic intervention on health-related fitness (HRF) knowledge and behaviors of students (n = 62) living in rural areas.Methods:A prepost test control group design was constructed. In addition, qualitative data were collected by focus group discussions in the experimental group. Physical activity environment of a middle school was changed based on the social-ecologic model (SEM) with a focus on intrapersonal, interpersonal, community level, organizational factors, and public policies related to physical activity behavior. Health related fitness knowledge (HRFK) test, pedometer, and perceived physical activity self-efficacy and social support questionnaires were used for data collection.Results:Experimental group had significant improvement in HRF knowledge scores, physical activity levels, and social support compared with the control school students. The focus group results also supported the quantitative findings by indicating a perceived increase in physical activity opportunities; knowledge sources; and support from others.Conclusions:This study underlines the importance and positive outcomes of SEM in improving HRF knowledge, physical activity level, and social support of students in rural middle school settings.

scholarly journals Desire for Spiritual Growth: A Neglected Outcome Variable

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 593-593
Author(s):  
Julie Hicks Patrick ◽  
Alexandria Ebert ◽  
Amy Knepple Carney
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Spiritual Growth ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Positive Interactions ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Logistic Regressions ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Negative Interactions

Abstract Social support facilitates reaching health-related goals, but has rarely been examined in relation to achieving religious/spiritual (R/S) goals. Using data from 300+ adults (M age = 40.3, range 18 to 87 yrs) , we examine the prevalence of R/S goals and the influence of age and social interactions on reaching these goals. Multinomial logistic regressions showed that adults who did not have a goal to be more religious/spiritual reported fewer positive interactions, fewer negative interactions, and were younger than those who continued to work toward their R/S goals. Those who had the intention to become more R/S but were not working toward it were younger than those who persisted. The importance of R/S goals are discussed within the context of other self-improvement goals. Unique aspects of these goals and the ways in which social interactions support achieving these goals are highlighted.

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