Work-Related Stress and Coping Profiles among Workers in Outer Garment Sector

Background: Garment sector has crucial working field in world. Work-related stress is common and alarming public health problem at workplace. It causes variety health and behavioural problems Aim: The objective of this study is to define level of job level, work-related stress’ symptoms, social support and coping mechanisms of garment workers and to determine any related factors. Method: This study is descriptive and cross-sectional. The study population comprised garment workers in the 16-65 age range. The data was collected by Assessment Form, The Brief Stress Coping Profile and Brief Job Stress Questionnaire. Result: The study consisted of 719 workers. A clear majority of employees (54%) (388) were in the 25-44 age group and 12.5% (90) were in the 16-18 age group. The level of work-related stress was statistically higher among the workers who had chronic disease, low economic, education status and poor quality of sleep. Psychological and physical physiological reactions to stress were found higher among women workers and those with chronic disease. It also was seen that job stress scores had a meaningful relationship with “emotional expression involving others” (r =.20) and “Avoidance and suppression” coping profile (r =.16; p <.01).Psychological symptom scores were found to have a low level of meaningful relationship with “Seeking help for solution” (r =-.08), “changing point of view” (r=.13) and “emotional expression involving others” coping profiles (r=.21). Conclusion: Work-related stress causes many health and behavioral problems. Work related reasons and coping profiles have powerful effects on stress

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Work-related Stress and Coping Profiles among Workers in Outer Garment Sector; A Cross-sectional study

10.20944/preprints201802.0061.v1 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Ozlem Koseoglu Ornek ◽

Erdem Sevim

Keyword(s):

Job Stress ◽

Emotional Expression ◽

Economic Education ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Related Stress ◽

Work Related ◽

Garment Workers ◽

Meaningful Relationship ◽

Related Stress ◽

And Coping

Garment sector has crucial working field in Turkey.It has also very high risky occupational health conditions and safety.The objective of this study is to define level of job level, work-related stress’ symptoms, social support and coping mechanisms of garment workers and to determine any related factors.This study is descriptive and cross-sectional. The study population comprised garment workers in the 16-65 age range. The data was collected by Assessment Form, The Brief Stress Coping Profile and Brief Job Stress Questionnaire. The level of work-related stress was statistically higher among the workers who had chronic disease, low economic, education status and poor quality of sleep. Psychological and physical physiological reactions to stress were found higher among women workers and those with chronic disease.It also was seen that job stress scores had a meaningful relationship with “emotional expression involving others” (r =.20) and “Avoidance and suppression” coping profile (r =.16; p <.01).Psychological symptom scores were found to have a low level of meaningful relationship with “Seeking help for solution” (r =-.08), “changing point of view” (r=.13) and “emotional expression involving others” coping profiles (r=.21). Work-related stress causes many health and behavioral problems. Work related reasons and coping profiles have powerful effects on stress.

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Effects of a work-related stress model based mental health promotion program on job stress, stress reactions and coping profiles of women workers: a control groups study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-09769-0 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ozlem Koseoglu Ornek ◽

Melek Nihal Esin

Keyword(s):

Women Workers ◽

Job Stress ◽

Stress Reactions ◽

Control Groups ◽

Work Related Stress ◽

Work Related ◽

Model Based ◽

Related Stress ◽

And Coping

Abstract Background Work-related stress and its detrimental effects on human health have rapidly increased during the past several years. It causes many different stress reactions, related diseases and unhealthy behavior among workers, but especially women workers. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the effects of the work-related stress model based Workplace Mental Health Promotion Programme on the job stress, social support, reactions, salivary immunoglobulin A and Cortisol levels, work absenteeism, job performance and coping profiles of women workers. Methods This study had a “pre-test post-test non-equivalent control groups” design and included 70 women workers (35 in each study group) selected by randomized sampling from two factories. The programme was delivered as an intervention including 12 weeks of follow-up. Reminder messages, videos, and WhatsApp texts were used at the follow-up stage. The research measurements were; the assessment form, the Brief Job Stress Questionnaire, the Brief Coping Profile Scale, salivary ELISA kits, and a self-reported check-list. Results There were no differences in sociodemographic characteristics, general health or working conditions between the Intervention and control groups(p > .05). Three months after the intervention, there was a significant decrease in job stress(p ≤ .001), physical and mental reactions’ scores(p ≤ .001) and work absenteeism(p < .05), and there was an increase in job performance(p < .05), social support(p ≤ .001) among the intervention group. The programme showed positive effects on coping profiles(p < .05). After the intervention salivary-cortisol and IgA levels showed a statistically significant decrease(p < .05). A majority of effect sizes were very large (ηp2 > .14). Conclusions Work-ProMentH was found to be effective and useful in job stress management and promotion of effective coping profiles. It enables its users to holistically assess worker stress and to plan and examine intervention programmes via a systematic approach. There is a need for more empirical studies that may support the data of the present study, but it is thought that the intervention can be maintained for the long-term. We recommend that occupational health professionals at workplaces should consider using this model-based cost-effective intervention, which seems easy and practical to apply in real-life situations. Trial registration ISRCTN registration ID: ISRCTN14333710 (2020/10/03, retrospective registration).

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Munkahelyi stressz és megküzdési stratégiák vizsgálata földi és légi mentésben dolgozók körében

Orvosi Hetilap ◽

10.1556/650.2016.30581 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 157 (45) ◽

pp. 1802-1808

Author(s):

Bence Schiszler ◽

Annamária Karamánné Pakai ◽

Zoltán Szabó ◽

László Bence Raposa ◽

Róbert Pónusz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Stress Reduction ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Health Sector ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Practical Training ◽

Work Related Stress ◽

Rescue Workers ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress ◽

And Coping

Introduction: Among Hungary’s health sector workers the presence of a high level of stress is known, which can affect the individual. Aim: The aim of the authors was to uncover major risk factors causing work-related stress, as well as its extent, and positive and negative coping strategies among ground and aerial rescue workers. Method: From June until October 2015, a national survey was conducted among Hungarian rescue workers. An own questionnaire and Rahe Stress and coping validated short questionnaire online form were used. A total of 141 persons took part in the survey. Results: As compared to air-ambulance workers, ground rescue workers were exposed to higher work-related stress effects (p<0.01), resulting in a much larger variety of physical and psychological symptoms (p<0.05). Based on Global Stress and Coping Index effective coping mechanisms were observed among air rescue workers (p<0.01). Conclusions: It is important to perform regular professional theoretical and practical training. Human resource management should pay attention on occupational stress reduction. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(45), 1802–1808.

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Work-Related Stress and Coping Strategies of Professional Women

Journal of Employment Counseling ◽

10.1002/j.2161-1920.1988.tb00241.x ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 37-44 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

BONITA C. LONG

Keyword(s):

Coping Strategies ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Professional Women ◽

Work Related Stress ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress ◽

And Coping

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Effects of a work-related stress model based mental health promotion program on job stress, stress reactions and coping profiles of women workers

http://isrctn.com/ ◽

10.1186/isrctn14333710 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ozlem Koseoglu Ornek

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Women Workers ◽

Job Stress ◽

Health Promotion Program ◽

Stress Model ◽

Stress Reactions ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress ◽

And Coping

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Burnout Syndrome and Work-Related Stress in Physical and Occupational Therapists Working in Different Types of Hospitals: Which Group Is the Most Vulnerable?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17145001 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (14) ◽

pp. 5001 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ju-Hyun Kim ◽

Ae-Ryoung Kim ◽

Myung-Gwan Kim ◽

Chul-Hyun Kim ◽

Ki-Hoon Lee ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Job Stress ◽

Occupational Therapists ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Mental Wellbeing ◽

Work Related Stress ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress ◽

Female Therapists

Because of the nature of their work, physical and occupational therapists are at high risk of burnout, which is associated with decreased job satisfaction, medical errors, and mental wellbeing in healthcare professionals. To well manage and minimize potential impact of burnout, risk factors should be determined. This study examined burnout and job stress in physical and occupational therapists in various Korean hospital settings. Physical and occupational therapists from several rehabilitation facilities in South Korea completed a survey between March–May 2019. A set of questionnaires, including the Maslach Burnout Inventory and Job Content Questionnaire, were distributed to all participants. In total, 325 professionals (131 men and 194 women) were recruited. Burnout and work-related stress differed significantly according to several factors. Hospital size, gender, and age were the main contributory factors affecting at least two dimensions of the questionnaires. The more vulnerable group consisted of female therapists in their 20s at small- or medium-sized hospitals with low scores for quality of life. High levels of job stress and burnout were observed in female therapists in their 20s at small- or medium-sized hospitals. Hospitals and society should create suitable environments and understand the nature of therapists’ work to improve healthcare.

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Experiences of work-related stress and coping among palliative care staff in South Africa: a qualitative study

South African Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1177/0081246320902300 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 50 (3) ◽

pp. 425-437

Author(s):

Paula Smith ◽

Konstantina Vasileiou ◽

Ashraf Kagee

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Palliative Care ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Coping Resources ◽

Care Staff ◽

Structural Factors ◽

Work Related Stress ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress ◽

And Coping

Palliative care staff are exposed to a plethora of work-related stressors that negatively affect their psychological well-being and work engagement. Using qualitative interviews, this study sought to explore the experiences of work-related stress and coping among a multidisciplinary group of 12 palliative care staff employed by a non-governmental hospice in South Africa. Data were analysed using the principles of thematic analysis. Four domains of stressors were implicated in the experience of work-related stress: stressors accruing from the nature of work and were specific to palliative care; stressors relating to working in the community; those deriving from certain encounters with patients and families; and organisational stressors. Broader structural factors pertinent to the socio-political and economic context in South Africa and the perception of palliative care were interwoven with the experience of work-related stress. Receiving social support from co-workers, professionals, and family and friends; accepting limits; setting work–life boundaries; relying on personal resources and reconstructing the hospice in positive ways were coping strategies deployed by staff to manage stress. Arguably much of the experience of work-related stress and coping among palliative care staff in South Africa is similar to that reported in resource-rich contexts. However, the particularities of the broader socio-political and economic environment and its subsequent impact on palliative care organisations appear to augment and expand work-related stress for these practitioners. Deployment of intra-individual and interpersonal coping resources could be supplemented with efforts to address structural factors contributing to the subjective experience of stress.

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