Women's healthcare providers: Work factors, personality, and stress

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Victoria A. Farrow ◽  
Anthony Ahrens ◽  
Kathleen C. Gunthert ◽  
Jay Schulkin
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Factors ◽  
Physician Stress ◽  
Linear Regressions

We assessed neuroticism, perceived stress, and work-related factors among obstetrician-gynecologists (ob-gyns), and examined the relationships between these variables. Surveys were sent to 500 physician members of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and we received 287 (57.4%) completed responses. Analyses included descriptive statistics and linear regressions. Ob-gyns reported high levels of perceived stress. After controlling for neuroticism, variables that significantly predicted stress levels included average hours worked, perception of working too many hours, colleague support for work–home balance, isolation due to gender/cultural differences, and perception of workplace control. Because these work-related factors are linked to stress even when controlling for neuroticism, administrators and physicians may consider whether any of these factors are modifiable to mitigate physician stress. This in turn may affect physicians' own health and the quality of care patients receive.

An Examination of Variables Related to Student Employment in Campus Recreation Programs

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E. Johnson ◽  
Ashlee N. Kaiser ◽  
Robert J. Bell
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
The United States ◽  
Student Employment ◽  
First Year ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Ability To Work ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Student Employees

Previous literature on student employment within campus recreation departments has focused on a variety of work-related factors, but has been limited by examining single institutions. The current study extended this area of research by examining 290 recreation student employees at 11 institutions located throughout the United States to determine how important five work-related variables were to student employment. Results indicated all variables were rated high in importance, but ability to work around class schedules was most important. Results also indicated that females believe pay rate is more important than males, first year employees do not desire supervisory roles as much as students with more work experience, and students who have supervisory responsibilities find these roles more important than students without such roles. These results can be used by recreation administrators to better understand the priorities of their employees, which ultimately could impact quality of work.

Assessing the correlation between the quality of working life and perceived stress in a rehabilitation hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilge Kalanlar ◽  
Duygu Akçay ◽  
İlkay Karabay
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Quality Of Working Life ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Working Lives ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This study aims to examine the relationship between the quality of working lives and the perceived stress of health personnel working in a hospital specialized in physical medicine and rehabilitation services. Design/methodology/approach This descriptive correlational study was conducted with health personnel providing medical, sport and vocational rehabilitation in an education and research hospital. The Quality of Work Life Scale (QWLS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaires were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics were used for quantitative analysis. Findings There was a positive correlation between their stress scores on the QWLS and perceived stress on the PSS. The highest score on the QWLS was obtained from the dimension of working conditions (3.47), and the lowest score was obtained from the dimension of stress (1.34). The mean score on the PSS was 33.18 ± 3.29. No significant relationship was found between participants’ scores on the PSS and their demographic characteristics. Practical implications There is a need to improve the quality of rehabilitation providers’ working lives by reducing their work-related stress. Originality/value As rehabilitation personnel play an important role in protecting and promoting the health of vulnerable groups in the society, it is a main priority to examine the relationship between rehabilitation providers’ perceived stress and the quality of their working lives.

Impact of Chernobyl Accident Factors on Psychoneurological Status of Liquidators – Helicopter-pilots

2018 ◽  
pp. 22-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
И. Ушаков ◽  
I. Ushakov ◽  
В. Федоров ◽  
V. Fedorov
Keyword(s):  
Chernobyl Accident ◽  
Exposure Dose ◽  
The Body ◽  
Initial State ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Psychological Service ◽  
Flight Operations ◽  
Before And After

There was a study of the health status (with emphasis on psychoneurological status) of crew on military helicopters and aircraft before and after the execution of works on liquidation of consequences of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, and received a radiation dose of 226 6 mGy. We studied the results of a poll of the liquidators for the purpose of studying their quality of life 10 years after the accident. The obtained data were compared with the results of radiobiological experiments on animals irradiated at doses comparable to that received by the liquidators. The results of the study concluded that, in assessing psychoneurological status of the liquidators of radiation accidents, it is necessary to take into account the initial state of their health and the whole complex of adverse factors of the Chernobyl accident, and not just the external exposure dose. The main measures of prevention of psychoneurological disorders in liquidators should become: a professional selection of volunteers, who know the basics of radiobiology; professional medical-psychological service; the creation of appropriate socio-hygienic conditions and proportional to the risk faced by the liquidators and their families; reducing the level the harmful and dangerous work-related factors of flight operations, as well as prevention (and it seems important) incorporation into the body of long-lived radionuclides.

scholarly journals Parents are Stressed! Factors that Influence Parenting During COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Adams ◽  
Danyel Smith ◽  
Laura J Caccavale ◽  
Melanie K Bean
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Family Income ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Parent Stress ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related

Abstract Objective: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused numerous unexpected challenges for many families, and these long-lasting demands have likely contributed to higher amounts of stress for most parents. The aim of this study was to describe changes in parent stress from before to during COVID-19, and examine if work related-factors (e.g., family job layoff / furlough) were associated with changes in parent stress. Factors that parents felt influenced their parenting and strategies to effectively manage parenting difficulties during COVID-19 were also examined. Methods: Parents (N=584; 95% female) in the US with >1 child aged 5-18 years completed a single online survey in April-May 2020, ~2 months after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Survey measures included the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale, where parents reported on their stress prior to COVID-19 (via retrospective-report) and again during COVID-19 (thinking about their current situation). Parents also reported on their parenting-specific stress, factors that influenced parenting, and strategies implemented to manage parenting difficulties during COVID-19. Paired sample t-tests examined changes in parent stress from before to during COVID-19. Results: Parents’ perceived stress increased from before to during COVID-19 (16.2±5.6 vs. 22.0±6.3; p<0.01), with an even greater increase for parents with a family job loss / furlough or a decrease in family income (p<0.01). Only ~4% of all parents reported high stress before COVID-19, whereas 22% reported high stress during COVID-19. Most parents (72.8%) reported an increase parenting-specific stress from before to during COVID-19, and 34.6% reported that it was very difficult to continue parenting in the same way as they did prior to COVID-19. Common factors influencing parenting were a change in children’s daily structure/routines, worry about COVID-19, and demands of online schooling. Strategies used to manage parenting difficulties were doing family activities together, keeping in touch with family/friends virtually, and keeping children on a daily routine. Conclusions: Parent stress increased substantially during COVID-19, suggesting a need for enhanced access to mental health resources and emotional supports. Public health interventions should address parenting-specific stressors and effective strategies for managing parenting difficulties to mitigate their deleterious impact.

scholarly journals Association Between Work-Related Factors and Diet: A Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-145
Author(s):  
Rie Tanaka ◽  
Mayumi Tsuji ◽  
Takuto Tsuchiya ◽  
Toshihiro Kawamoto
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Job Strain ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Mental Strain ◽  
Physical Strain ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Shift Workers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Unhealthy Diet

The quality of workers’ dietary intake could be influenced by their working conditions. This review aimed to summarize the published literature examining the association between work-related factors, such as work hours, shift work, physical strain, mental strain, job strain, support, and diet quality. The literature search, conducted in PubMed, was limited to articles published from 2000 to 2017, written in English, available online, and among workers employed in high-income countries. The search resulted in 16 articles that met the criteria. Although there was some evidence of unhealthy diet among shift workers, data on the diet quality in association with other work-related factors, such as number of hours worked, physical, mental, and job strain, and worksite support were scarce. Further studies are need for purposes better defining the association between work-related factors and quality of workers’ diet.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Predictors of Burnout in Midwives: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora Suleiman-Martos ◽  
Luis Albendín-García ◽  
José L. Gómez-Urquiza ◽  
Keyla Vargas-Román ◽  
Lucia Ramirez-Baena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Scarcity Of Resources

The prevalence of burnout in midwives has been briefly studied. Given the negative effects of burnout syndrome in the physical and mental health, and also related to the quality of care provided, rates of absenteeism and sick leave; identifying related factors for the syndrome are needed. The aim was to determine the prevalence, levels, and factors related to the burnout syndrome, measured with the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory in midwives. A systematic review and meta-analysis were selected from CINAHL, LILACS, ProQuest, PsycINFO, PubMed, SciELO, and Scopus databases, with the search equation “burnout AND (midwife OR midwives OR nurses midwives)”. Fourteen articles were found with a total of 8959 midwives. Most of the studies showed moderate levels of personal burnout. The prevalence obtained was 50% (95% CI = 38–63) for personal burnout; 40% (95% CI = 32–49) for work-related burnout; and 10% (95% CI = 7–13) for client-related burnout. Midwives’ age, less experience, and living alone constitute the main related factors, as well as, the scarcity of resources, work environment, and the care model used. Most midwives present personal and work-related burnout, which indicates a high risk of developing burnout. Personal factors and working conditions should be taken into account when assessing burnout risk profiles of midwives.

The role of psychosocial and physical work-related factors on the health-related quality of life of Iranian industrial workers

Work ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 441-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Mokarami ◽  
Lorann Stallones ◽  
Morteza Nazifi ◽  
Sayed Mohammad Taghavi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Improving the Quality of Geriatric Care for the Healthy Elderly in a Comprehensive Health Centers in Iran

Salmand ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-439
Author(s):  
Hamid Reza Zendehtalab ◽  
◽  
Zohreh Vanaki ◽  
Robabeh Memarian ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Geriatric Care ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Care Model ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Comprehensive Health ◽  
The Mean

Objectives: In the geriatric care provided in health centers, the healthy elderly are neglected. This qualitative study aims to improve the quality of geriatric care for the healthy elderly. Methods & Materials: This community-based participatory study was conducted from 2016 to 2018 with the participation of 11 healthcare providers, 54 older people and 54 family members in Shahid Motahari Comprehensive Health Center in Mashhad, Iran. The mean age of healthcare providers was 32.4±2.7 years with a work experience 8.3 years. The mean age of the elderly was 64.3±3.9 years. Data were collected using the SERVQUAL questionnaire and interviews, focus group discussions, and field note taking. After identifying the problems through interviews with 8 personnel and 19 older people, group discussion sessions were held to design the change programs. After implementing the change programs, 30 interviews were conducted with the participants and comparisons were made before and after the programs. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the qualitative data, and descriptive statistics and paired t-test were used to analyze the quantitative data. Results: The mean total score of service quality according to the elderly and their families in the pre-intervention stage was 63.02±9.46 and 61.83±9.05, respectively. These values reached 130.09±14.75 and 122.65±13.56 in the post-intervention stage, and this difference was statistically significant (P=0.001). The presented dynamic care model was able to improve geriatric care for the healthy elderly in the comprehensive health center by modifying the attitude, skills and empowerment of staff. Conclusion: The dynamic care model can improve the quality of geriatric services for the healthy elderly with features such as active, participatory, continuous, comprehensive and supportive care. It can be used in other health centers.

scholarly journals Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Children with Special Needs in Kelantan, Malaysia: The Importance of Psychosocial Mediators

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-141
Author(s):  
Siti Nor Ismalina Isa ◽  
Ismarulyusda Ishak ◽  
Azriani Ab Rahman ◽  
Nur Zakiah Mohd Saat ◽  
Normah Che Din ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Negative Perception

Background: Quality of life (QoL) is an important aspect of well-being for the caregivers of children with disability, making it a noteworthy outcome. Little is known about the challenges faced by the caregivers in Asian countries and its association to their QoL. The purpose of this study was to examine a model describing the relationship between sociodemographic and disability-related factors on caregivers’ QoL, mediated by the caregivers’ psychosocial factors such as perceived stress, coping skills, and social support. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving caregivers of children with special needs in Kelantan, a state of Peninsular Malaysia. A total of 383 caregivers completed questionnaires measuring sociodemographics, disability-related factors, psychosocial factors and QoL outcome. Structural equation modelling was performed to examine the relations of the variables in the conceptual model. Results: In the final model, childcare dependency, caregiver’s age, financial support, negative perception of stress and maladaptive coping skills were significant predictors of QoL (R2 = 0.65). Caregiver’s age had a direct effect on QoL, while financial support had an indirect effect on QoL via negative perception of stress. Childcare dependency had direct and indirect effects on QoL via negative perception of stress. Higher perceived stress was associated with lower QoL directly and indirectly via maladaptive coping skills. The final model fitted the data well (root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.046; CFI = 0.923; χ2/df = 1.798). Conclusion: Intervention strategies to improve the QoL of caregivers should target the family unit and take into account the factors of child’s disability, demographic and caregiver’s psychosocial status.

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