scholarly journals Burnout and Stressor-Related Factors among Caretaker of Children with Chronic Neurological Illness

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-18
Author(s):  
Siti Ai'syah Abdullah ◽  
Salmi Ab razak ◽  
Mohamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff ◽  
Azizah Othman ◽  
Nor Azni Yahaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pressure Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Performance Pressure ◽  
Neurological Illness ◽  
Work Family ◽  
Job Prospects

Objective: Caring for children with neurological conditions is challenging. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of burnout and its associated factors among caretakers of children with chronic neurological illness. Method: This cross-sectional study involved 18 years or older caretakers of children with neurological illness for more than 3 months duration. They were recruited from Paediatric Neurology outpatient clinics over a period of 3 months from July to October 2019 at a general hospital in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. Each caretaker was given a set of questionnaires that included General Stressor Questionnaire (GSQ) which was translated into Malay version ‘Soal Selidik Umum (SSU)’, Copenhagen Burnout Inventory-Malay version (CBI-M) and Demographic Information Form. Results: Overall, only 20 caretakers had mean score of 50 or higher in all component in CBI-M, making the prevalence of total burnout among the caretakers of 8.3% (95% CI = 5.2%, 12.6%). Personal burnout involved 78 caretakers (32.5%, 95% CI = 26.6%, 38.8%), 42 caretakers with client-related burnout (17.5%, 95% CI = 12.9%, 22.9%) and 11 caretakers had work-related burnout (4.6%, 95% CI = 2.3%, 8.1%). Most common stressors were performance pressure, work-family conflict and poor job prospects. Multiple logistic regression analyses showed that family stressors, types of children’s neurological illness and number of household occupants were associated with personal burnout, client-related burnout and total burnout in their caretakers. Conclusions: Prevalence of total burnout among the caretakers was low, but personal burnout was prominent. Caretakers of children with genetic illness, cerebral palsy and autism had higher prevalence of burnout compared to other chronic neurological illness.

Measuring quantitative and qualitative aspects of the job insecurity climate

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena Låstad ◽  
Erik Berntson ◽  
Katharina Näswall ◽  
Petra Lindfors ◽  
Magnus Sverke
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Family

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop and validate a measure of job insecurity climate by: first, testing whether job insecurity climate and individual job insecurity are two separate constructs; and second, investigating the relative importance of individual job insecurity and job insecurity climate in predicting work-related and health-related outcomes. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected by questionnaires in a simple stratified random sample of 1,380 white-collar workers in Sweden. The response rate was 56 percent. Findings – Confirmatory factor analyses showed that job insecurity climate was distinct from individual job insecurity. Four separate ridge regression analyses showed that qualitative job insecurity climate was a significant predictor of demands, work-family conflict, psychological distress, and poor self-rated health and that quantitative job insecurity climate predicted demands and work-family conflict. Research limitations/implications – The study is based on self-reports, which may involve common method bias. The cross-sectional study design limits the possibility to make causal inferences regarding the relationship between job insecurity climate and outcomes. Practical implications – Future studies may consider measuring job insecurity climate in line with a referent-shift model. Work environment surveys in organizations that include measures of individual job insecurity and job insecurity climate can provide practitioners with a fuller picture of the psychosocial work environment. Originality/value – The present study adds to previous research by introducing a new approach to measuring and conceptualizing job insecurity climate.

scholarly journals A STUDY ON ASSOCIATION BETWEEN WORKRELATED FACTORS AND HYPERTENSION AMONG BUS DRIVERS IN TAMILNADU – A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
pp. 59-61
Author(s):  
Imtiaz Ahmed S ◽  
PK Govindrajan ◽  
Felix Felix
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Lifestyle Modifications ◽  
Bus Drivers ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related

Background and Objective Hypertension is a Leading cause of Morbidity and Mortality in developing nations. This study aims to Find the Association between Work related risk factors and Hypertension among transport Bus Drivers Method This study was a Cross Sectional Study carried out in Bus Depot and Bus Stand, Chidambaram, in Cuddalore district of Tamilnadu. The approximate prevalence of HTN among Adults in Tamilnadu was 31.5% (5). The estimated sample size for the study was 205. The Study tool included were Risk factor questionnaire and Physical measurement of Height, Weight and Blood pressure. Results Study showed significant Association between work-related factors or variables with Hypertension. Factors like Duration of Service in Present Job, Bus route travelling, Number of Hours at work, Family history of Hypertension are significantly associated with rise in Blood Pressure Conclusion Strong Association between work related factors like Service duration, travelling bus route, Duration of work hours, Shift duties and Hypertension was noted. Study recommends need for Periodic screening and follow up for Early diagnosis and treatment compliance. Lifestyle modifications and Periodic shift in duty patterns is also needed for the benefit of Bus drivers

scholarly journals The Comorbidity of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Depression: Associations with Working Conditions Among Hospital Nurses

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (7) ◽  
pp. 346-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Zhang ◽  
Mazen ElGhaziri ◽  
Sarah Nasuti ◽  
Jeanne F. Duffy
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Work Family

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of pain and disability among nurses and are frequently accompanied by depression. However, the association between the comorbidity of MSDs and depression and working conditions has not been studied, which was the aim of this study. Methods: In 2015, all nurses ( n = 1,102) employed at a community hospital in the Northeast United States were invited to participate in this cross-sectional study. A survey was distributed in which participants were asked to report on MSDs, depressive symptoms, as well as subjective working conditions assessed including physical demands, psychological demands, decision authority, social support, and work–family conflict. Findings: 397 nurses responded (36%), and the prevalence of the comorbidity of MSDs and depression was 14.5%. Poisson regression (PR) models suggested that work–family conflict was associated with increased risk of the comorbidity (PR = 2.18; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.33–3.58), as was 8-hour night shift (PR = 2.77; 95% CI = [1.22, 6.31]) or 12-hour day shift (PR = 2.20; 95% CI = [1.07, 4.50]). Other working conditions were not directly associated with the comorbidity. Conclusions/Application to Practice: The comorbidity of MSDs and depression is prevalent among hospital nurses, and work–family conflict and working night shift or longer shifts were significantly associated with this. Effective workplace programs are needed to address nurses’ working conditions to reduce their work–family conflict, thereby improving their musculoskeletal and mental health.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Disorders among Brazilian Dentists in São Paulo

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Gabriella Barreto Soares ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Gomes Siqueira ◽  
Lorena Estrada-Martinez ◽  
Cléa Adas Saliba Garbin ◽  
Artênio José Ísper Garbin
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Public Clinics

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at investigating the relationships between health and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in dentists, and the relationship with socio-demographic, work and health variables.METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 204 dentists who work in public clinics in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. We used a self-administered survey that included questions on sociodemographic and health aspects, work-related factors, and the Nordic questionnaire.RESULTS: WMSDs were often reported in the neck, shoulder, lower back, and hand/wrists. Logistic regression analysis revealed that there was a correlation between reports of WMSD in the neck and age (OR = 9.48) and health problems (OR = 6.71). Moreover, strong associations were found between MSDs in the shoulders, gender (OR = 5.88) and breaks between appointments (OR = 4.17).CONCLUSION: We concluded that the health problems diagnosed, work-related activities and gender contributed to musculoskeletal disorders in dentists in this clinic.

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