scholarly journals Study on the Associations of Individual and Work-Related Factors with Low Back Pain among Manufacturing Workers Based on Logistic Regression and Structural Equation Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1525
Author(s):  
Yidan Dong ◽  
Xu Jin ◽  
Jingjing Wang ◽  
Nazhakaiti Maimaiti ◽  
Lihua He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Job Control ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Job Tenure ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Job Demand ◽  
Postural Load

Work-related musculoskeletal injuries are one of the major occupational health issues of the workers, especially low back pain (LBP). The aim of this study was to survey the prevalence of LBP among manufacturing workers and to identify associations of individual and work-related factors with LBP. A cross-sectional questionnaire study was performed with 1173 participating manufacturing workers. The questionnaire included individual factors, psychosocial and physical exposures, and musculoskeletal discomfort. It was analyzed by logistic regression and structural equation modeling (SEM). The 1-year prevalence of LBP among Chinese manufacturing workers was 33.6%. Logistic regression analysis showed that job tenure, awkward postures, vibration and job demand were positively—while social support and job control were negatively associated with LBP (p < 0.05). The SEM results indicated that, as shown in other studies, job types, job tenure, postural load, high job demand, low job control and vibration were directly associated with LBP, but also that job types, high job demand, low social support and vibration may have indirect effects on LBP—mediated by postural load.

scholarly journals Faktor Psikososial dan Aktivitas Kerja pada Perawat ICU serta ICCU dengan Nyeri Punggung Bawah

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-68
Author(s):  
Gandu Eko Julianto Suyoso
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychosocial Factor ◽  
Job Control ◽  
Occupational Activity ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Nurse Perception ◽  
Job Demand

Background: Low back pain was one of many musculosceletal disorder that were still suffered by nurses. Low back pain caused by many factor, partially or simultaneuosly. Some of those factor are psychosocial factor and occupational activity factor. Psychosocial factor consisted of job demand, job control, social support and job satisfaction. Occupational activity factor in this study was lateral patient transfer. Those factor were still neglected by some of hospital employer. Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyze the association of psychosocial factor (job demand, job control, job satisfaction, social control), occupational activity control (lateral patient transfer) and nurse’s low back pain. Methods: This cross sectional study held in ICU and ICCU unit at 3 hospital in Jember. Data was collected through questionairres that adopted General Nordic Questionairre (QPSNORDIC) also  MJS (Measure of Job Satisfaction) and through observation by utilized REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) scoring method.. Results: Bivariat analysis showed that nurse’s low back pain have association with  nurse perception about job demand (r=0,414), nurse perception about social support (r=0,510), nurse perception about job satisfaction (p=0,401), association with nurse perception about job control (r=0,333), lateral patient transfer (r=0,439). Conclusion: Nurses Low Back Pain have a strong association with nurse perception about job demand, nurse perception about social support, nurse perception about job satisfaction; a weak association with nurse perception about job control.

scholarly journals The relation of work-related factors with ambulatory blood pressure and nocturnal blood pressure dipping among aging workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 93 (5) ◽  
pp. 563-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saana Karelius ◽  
Jussi Vahtera ◽  
Jaana Pentti ◽  
Annika S. Lindroos ◽  
Pekka Jousilahti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Job Control ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Shift Workers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Job Demand ◽  
Nocturnal Blood Pressure ◽  
Aging Workers

Abstract Objectives Individuals with reduced nocturnal blood pressure (BP) dipping are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared to persons with normal BP dipping. Although the relation of work-related factors and BP has been studied extensively, very little is known of the association between work-related factors and 24-h BP patterns in aging workers. We examined the cross-sectional relation of work-related risk factors, including occupational status, work-time mode, job demands and job control, with ambulatory BP in aging workers, focusing on nocturnal BP dipping. Methods 208 workers (mean age 62 ± 3 years; 75% women) from two Finnish population-based cohort studies underwent 24-h ambulatory BP monitoring. Work-related factors were inquired using a questionnaire. Nocturnal BP dipping was calculated as [1 − (asleep BP/awake BP)] × 100. Results Shift workers demonstrated a higher nocturnal diastolic BP dipping than regular day workers (19% vs. 17%, p = 0.03) and had a significantly higher systolic awake BP than regular day workers (136.5 mmHg vs. 132.5 mmHg, p = 0.03). Participants with high job demands demonstrated a smaller nocturnal systolic BP dipping than participants with low job demands (14% vs. 16%, p = 0.04). We did not observe significant differences in nocturnal systolic or diastolic BP dipping between groups categorized by occupational status or job control. Conclusions Although shift workers have a higher daytime BP than regular daytime workers, they exhibit greater nighttime BP dipping. Participants with high job demand had smaller nighttime BP dipping than participants with low job demand. Job control or occupation did not affect the 24-h ambulatory BP profile of aging workers.

Relationship of Sense of Coherence to Other Psychosocial Indices

2004 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 227-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Holmberg ◽  
Anders Thelin ◽  
Eva-Lena Stiernström
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Strong Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Job Demand ◽  
The Mean

Summary: The concept of “sense of coherence” (SOC) has been widely recognized since it was first introduced by Antonovsky. The originality and usefulness of the SOC scale and its relation to other psychosocial measures has been the subject of lively debate. The aim of this paper was to test for associations between SOC and work-related psychosocial factors (mainly the Job Demand-Control model), general living conditions, education, and social network factors. Cross-sectional data from a population-based sample of 1782 rural males from nine counties in Sweden were analyzed with a multiple regression technique. The subjects were occupationally active at inclusion and the mean age was 50 years (range 40-60). SOC was assessed with the original 29-item questionnaire. Psychosocial variables and lifestyle factors were assessed using questionnaires and structured interviews. The mean SOC among the subjects was 152.3 (standard deviation, 19.4). A strong negative correlation was found between SOC and job demand, whereas a positive correlation with job control was demonstrated. A positive correlation with general living conditions and with social support was also found. However, there was no correlation to education and occupation. Thus, SOC was shown to be strongly correlated to work-related psychosocial factors and social support, but independent of sociodemographic factors.

Job demand and control among clinical nurses in a provincial hospital and related factors: Results from a cross-sectional study in 2020.

2021 ◽  
Vol 05 (02) ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
Thi Thu Thuy Tran ◽  
◽  
Thi Huong Nguyen ◽  
Van Bang Nguyen ◽  
Thi Thanh Xuan Le
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Job Control ◽  
Work Environments ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Nurses ◽  
Provincial Hospital ◽  
Job Demand ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Night Shifts

Objective: This study aimed to examine the psychological work environments and associated factors among clinical nurses in a provincial tertiary hospital in the North of Vietnam in 2020. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among all nurses of 22 clinical wards who directly provided care to patients. 261/318 eligible nurses returned the self-reported survey questionnaires that consisted of the Vietnamese version of the Job Content Questionnaire 22 items and originally developed questions on personal characteristics and work conditions. Descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, and multivariate linear regressions were applied to describe the current job demand, job control, and related factors at the significant level p less than 0.05. Results: The response rate of the current study was 82.1%. Nurses reported moderate job demand (29.39±3.64) and job control (66.86±5.79). Increased job control was significantly associated with more frequency of receiving support from superiors (p<0.001), a self-perceived opportunity of promotion (p = 0.011), and more night shifts per week (p=0.004). Less support from co-workers and more night shifts were associated with a higher job demand score among study participants (p = 0.041 and 0.002, respectively). Conclusions: Several nurses in the provincial hospital work in unfavorable work environments with high job demand and low job control, which could adversely affect nurses’ well-being. It is essential to promote social support at work to improve the psychological working conditions and performance of study participants. Keywords: Job demand, Job control, JCQ, clinical nurses, provincial hospital, Vietnam

scholarly journals Presenteeism among workers: health-related factors, work-related factors and health literacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (8) ◽  
pp. 564-569
Author(s):  
E Goto ◽  
H Ishikawa ◽  
T Okuhara ◽  
H Ueno ◽  
H Okada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Job Control ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Support ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Presenteeism is an important factor in workers’ health. However, few studies have examined how variables such as socio-economic status, health status, workplace status and health literacy correlate with and affect presenteeism. Aims To assess the correlates of presenteeism with a focus on health-related factors, work-related factors and health literacy. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of 2914 Japanese workers from one company. We used a self-administered questionnaire to assess socio-demographic characteristics, health status, work environment, presenteeism and health literacy. Results Forty-one per cent of participants were under 40 years of age and 70% were male. We found that 59% of the participants were at high risk of presenteeism. Presenteeism was associated with sex, age, household income, marital status, health-related factors (i.e. self-rated health status, dietary choices, exercise habits), work-related factors (i.e. workplace support, job demands, job control) and health literacy. Logistic regression analyses indicated that presenteeism was associated with self-rated health status, overtime hours, workplace support, job demands, job control and health literacy after adjusting for sex, age and income. Conclusions Health-related factors, work-related factors and health literacy are all associated with presenteeism. Improving the workplace environment, especially factors such as overtime working hours, workplace support, job demands and job control, and increasing health literacy may reduce presenteeism among general office workers.

scholarly journals Prospective study of job stress and risk of infections in Swedish adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (10) ◽  
pp. 681-690
Author(s):  
Francesca Ghilotti ◽  
Torbjörn Åkerstedt ◽  
Rino Bellocco ◽  
Hans-Olov Adami ◽  
Ylva Trolle Lagerros
Keyword(s):  
Job Strain ◽  
Cox Model ◽  
Job Control ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Swedish Version ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Job Demand ◽  
National Patient ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Tract Infections

ObjectivesPsychological stress may influence both susceptibility and severity of infections. Although work-related stress is a widespread concern among many employees, few studies have been conducted with the focus on work stressors and infections. We therefore aimed to investigate this association in a prospective cohort study.MethodsOur study included 25 029 employed individuals who filled-out a questionnaire in September 1997 and were followed through record linkages until retirement or December 2016. Work stress was assessed at baseline using a Swedish version of the Demand-Control Questionnaire, whereas hospital contacts related to infections were identified from the National Patient Register. We fitted extensions of the standard Cox model to account for recurrent infections.ResultsIn total, we observed 8257 infections. Individuals in the third tertile of job demand had a 13% higher hazard of infections (HR=1.13; 95% CI=1.03 to 1.24) compared with individuals in the first tertile, specifically an increased incidence of upper respiratory tract infections (HR=1.15; 95% CI=1.00 to 1.33) and urinary tract infections (HR=1.31; 95% CI=1.09 to 1.57) was found. Employees with the highest job control (third tertile) had no lower risk of infections than individuals in the lowest tertile (HR=1.02; 95% CI=0.92 to 1.13). When combining the demand and control dimensions into job strain scale, no association between high job strain and infections was observed (HR=1.08; 95% CI=0.97 to 1.21).ConclusionHigh job demand, but not low job control, is associated with an increased occurrence of infections. No difference was observed in workers with high strain jobs compared with those with low strain jobs.

scholarly journals PREVELENACE OF LOW BACK PAIN AMONG NURSES WORKING IN ELMAK NIMER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL – SHENDI - SUDAN 2015

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 108-121
Author(s):  
MuaadhAbdulghaniGhaithan Al-samawi ◽  
Higazi Mohammed Ahmed Abdallah Awad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Work Load ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related

Globally, Low Back Pain (LBP) comprises a significant occupational hazard in nursing profession. Objectives: To estimate the incidence, to identify risk factors, and impact of illness of LBP among nurses in AL-MakNimer university Hospital at Shendi city. A cross-sectional study was applied including nurses in AL-MakNimer university Hospital at Shendi city, republic of Sudan throughout the period May -June, 2015. Sample was chosen by using total coverage sample. A predesigned questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire included demographic data, work-related factors as well as effect and management of LBP data obtained were analyzed using manually and by used SPSS soft program. Results: The results revealed that the overall incidence of low back pain among nurses was (n=70, 87.5%) Female participants complaining of LBP were significantly more than male participants (85%) of the total female reported LBP. There were significantly relate between age and working hours (.015) it can be seen that about (40%) of the participants experienced LBP at least once a week or more frequently. 52.9% subjects rated their pain as moderate pain. 35.7% nurses' concept regarding factors contributing to their LBP were lifting as well as 28.6% working load,(52.9%) sleep disturbance, (64.3%) restrict activities were nurse comment regarding LBP effect. LBP is a common health problem among working nurse, lifting, work load, were the most perceived work-related risk factors for LBP, restrict activities, taking many days off, might be the most predisposed effect related to LBP. Recommendation: These findings suggest that hospitals should focus and attempt to improve the ergonomics of nursing activities. In addition, effective methods of implementing changes in work systems are needed.

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