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Psycho-Social Factors of Workplace Health and Safety
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Psycho-Social Factors of Workplace Health and Safety

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Factors and Global Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2022) | Viewed by 16541

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Adem Sav

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School of Public Health and Social Work, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane, QLD 4059, Australia
Interests: psychosocial health; mental health in the workplace; occupational health; work-life balance; chronic disease; person-centered care; healthcare use

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Psycho-social hazards in the workplace are aspects of work which have the potential to cause psychological or physical harm. In the past two decades, we have witnessed increasing research interest in the role of psycho-social hazards within the workplace. It has been well established that work-related psychosocial hazards and risk factors, such as stress, fatigue, bullying, violence, aggression, and burnout, can be negatively influence the health and safety of workers, and can also have negative consequences on the workplace overall. The current pandemic (COVID19) has further brought new psycho-social challenges for the health and wellbeing of workers, with many workers having their working arrangements and conditions significantly affected.

This Special Issue, entitled “Psycho-Social Hazards in the Workplace", will feature original research papers (qualitative research, quantitative research, and mixed methods), reviews, short reports, or opinion pieces, which focus on (i) the changing nature of work, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID19 pandemic, and the challenge of psycho-social hazards within the workplace; (ii) the impact of psychosocial workplace hazards on the health and safety of workers; (iii) the impact of impact psychosocial hazards on workplace outcomes (e.g., absenteeism and presenteeism, lower job engagement and reduced job performance, etc.); (iv) evidence-based approaches to reduce or manage psychosocial hazards within the workplace.

Dr. Adem Sav
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • psychosocial health
  • psychosocial hazards
  • workplace health and safety
  • mental health in the workplace
  • occupational health

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The Impact of Psychological Distress on the Occupational Well-Being of Sexual and Gender Minorities
by Henrique Pereira, Patrícia Silva and Colleen Beatriz
Healthcare 2022, 10(4), 699; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10040699 - 08 Apr 2022
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Background: Discrimination against sexual and gender minorities in occupational settings has been an important topic of research. However, little is known about this impact in Portuguese-speaking people. Methods: 305 Portuguese and Brazilian participants who identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, [...] Read more.
Background: Discrimination against sexual and gender minorities in occupational settings has been an important topic of research. However, little is known about this impact in Portuguese-speaking people. Methods: 305 Portuguese and Brazilian participants who identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other sexual and gender identities (LGBTQIA+) completed an online survey comprising sociodemographic questions, a set of scales to assess psychological distress, and a set of scales to assess occupational well-being. Results: Participants had higher levels of burnout, depressive symptoms, and anxiety and lower levels of work-related quality of life, engagement, and self-efficacy at work compared to the defined cut-off points for normative populations, with asexual and bisexual people appearing to be the most affected. Significant correlations were found for all variables, and psychological distress was a significant predictor of lower occupational well-being. Conclusions: These findings are useful for understanding the occupational health of LGBTQIA+ people and suggest efforts to improve the climate in the workplace for this population. Full article
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression in Medical Students in a Northern Thailand University: A Cross-Sectional Study
by Suwatthanachai Phomprasith, Nuntaporn Karawekpanyawong, Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Benchalak Maneeton, Phichayut Phinyo and Suppachai Lawanaskol
Healthcare 2022, 10(3), 488; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10030488 - 07 Mar 2022
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This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of depression in medical students. This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of depression in medical students from May 2018 to April 2019. Depression was diagnosed using the nine-item Patient [...] Read more.
This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of depression in medical students. This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of depression in medical students from May 2018 to April 2019. Depression was diagnosed using the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire. We evaluated the following potential predictors: demographic data, stressors, psychiatric comorbidities, emotional intelligence (EI), and perceived social support. The association between potential factors and depression was analyzed using multiple logistic regression analysis. The prevalence of depression was 149 of 706 students with 12.5% suicidality. Second- and fourth-year medical students were high-risk groups. Risk factors identified were insufficient income, physical illness, and previous psychiatric illness. Depression in medical students likely coincides with anxiety, internet addiction, sleep problems, and loneliness. Highly associated stressors were personal relationships, physical health, mental health, difficulties in social relationships, satisfaction with grades, and boredom with medical education. Protective EI factors included emotional self-control, problem-solving abilities, inner peace, and life satisfaction. Up to 21.1% of medical students had depression. In this study, among multiple known risk factors of depression, we found that EI is the novel protective factor against depression among medical students. EI training might be protective intervention for medical students in the future. Full article
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Individual Determinants of Rest-Break Behavior in Occupational Settings
by Gerhard Blasche, Johannes Wendsche, Theresa Tschulik, Rudolf Schoberberger and Lisbeth Weitensfelder
Healthcare 2021, 9(10), 1330; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9101330 - 06 Oct 2021
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Aims: Work breaks improve well-being, productivity, and health. The aim of this study was to investigate the individual determinants of rest-break behavior during work using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Methods: The association between attitude, control, and subjective norm and rest-break intention [...] Read more.
Aims: Work breaks improve well-being, productivity, and health. The aim of this study was to investigate the individual determinants of rest-break behavior during work using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Methods: The association between attitude, control, and subjective norm and rest-break intention (i.e., taking rest breaks regularly), and rest-break behavior (average number of rest breaks/workhour) was analyzed with stepwise linear regression in a cross-sectional design. The study participants included 109 clerical employees, and 215 nurses. Results: Attitude and control were positively associated with rest-break intention. Intention and control were positively associated with rest-break behavior. The effect of intention was moderated by occupation, with intention being more weakly associated with rest-break behavior in nurses who had less behavioral control. Conclusions: Job control is the major predictor of rest-break behavior, with attitudes playing a minor role, and social norm playing no role. To increase rest-break behavior, a greater extent of job control is necessary. Full article
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Factors beyond Workplace Matter: The Effect of Family Support and Religious Attendance on Sustaining Well-Being of High-Technology Employees
by Ing-Chung Huang, Pey-Lan Du, Long-Sheng Lin, Tsai-Fei Lin and Shu-Chun Kuo
Healthcare 2021, 9(5), 602; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9050602 - 18 May 2021
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Background: Apart from the workplace, drawing support from family and religion is critical to maintaining the well-being of high-technology employees. Relying on the job demands-resources model and the positive affective spillover effect, the aim of this study was to investigate the mediated relationship [...] Read more.
Background: Apart from the workplace, drawing support from family and religion is critical to maintaining the well-being of high-technology employees. Relying on the job demands-resources model and the positive affective spillover effect, the aim of this study was to investigate the mediated relationship of family support, work engagement and subjective well-being, and the moderating effect of religious attendance on the mediated relationship. Methods: A cross-sectional research design was adopted. Mediation and moderated mediation were tested using the PROCESS macro v3.5 for the SPSS supplement. Purposive sampling was used for the distribution of questionnaires to high-technology employees in Taiwan. Results: Results from the data of 603 high-technology employees indicated that family support, work engagement, and subjective well-being exhibited a significant mediated relationship, and the mediated relationship was stronger among individuals with religious attendance experience. Conclusions: This study emphasizes the driving effect of family support on high-technology employee well-being and the moderating effect of religious attendance as a situational strength. We recommend closely attending to employee well-being because doing so is conducive to both the personal quality of life of employees and the sustainable development of organizations. Full article
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Senior Managers’ Experience with Health, Happiness, and Motivation in Hospitals and the Perceived Impact on Health Systems: The Case of Meru County, Kenya
by Rose Nabi Deborah Karimi Muthuri, Flavia Senkubuge and Charles Hongoro
Healthcare 2021, 9(3), 350; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9030350 - 18 Mar 2021
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Hospitals play a significant role in health systems. Studies among the health workforce have revealed their experiences with mental health challenges. In comparison, there is limited literature on their positive mental health. The purpose of this study was to explore senior managers’ experiences [...] Read more.
Hospitals play a significant role in health systems. Studies among the health workforce have revealed their experiences with mental health challenges. In comparison, there is limited literature on their positive mental health. The purpose of this study was to explore senior managers’ experiences with health status, happiness, and motivation in hospitals and the perceived impact on the health system in Kenya. This qualitative study applied a phenomenological research design. Senior managers within the hospital management teams were selected using purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were carried out among senior managers across eleven hospitals in Meru County, Kenya. Among the eleven participants 63.6% were female and 36.4%, were male and the mean age was 44.5 years. The audio-taped data were transcribed and analyzed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological approach. The five themes revealed were: (1) Happiness in the health system; (2) Health status in the health system; (3) Motivation in the health system; (4) Challenges in the health system; (5) Possible solutions to the challenges in the health system. This study revealed the positive and negative impact of the three domains, challenges, and solutions, from the senior managers’ perspective. Healthy, happy, and motivated senior managers and healthcare workers are more responsive and perform better. Policy interventions and programs promoting happiness, health status, and motivation are necessary for strengthening the health workforce and health system. Full article
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