Work-related trauma, alienation, and posttraumatic and depressive symptoms in medical examiner employees.

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 689-697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Brondolo ◽  
Pegah Eftekharzadeh ◽  
Christine Clifton ◽  
Joseph E. Schwartz ◽  
Douglas Delahanty
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Medical Examiner ◽  
Work Related

Emotional Labor: Links to Depression and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Call Center Workers

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (8) ◽  
pp. 346-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye-Jin Kim ◽  
Jina Choo
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Emotional Labor ◽  
Call Center ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Deep Acting ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Call Center Workers

Little evidence links emotional labor to either psychological or physical health. This study determined whether the two types of emotional labor (i.e., surface vs. deep acting) were significantly associated with depressive symptoms and work-related musculoskeletal disorders in call center workers. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 274 workers recruited from a call center in Seoul, South Korea. In adjusted regression models, levels of surface, but not deep, acting were significantly and positively associated with depressive symptoms. Higher surface acting levels were significantly and positively associated with low back pain; higher deep acting levels were significantly and inversely associated with low back pain. Study findings could inform occupational health nurses as they delineate differentiated strategies, according to the nature of surface and deep acting, to promote psychological and physical health in call center workers.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms, Help-Seeking, and Barriers to Mental Healthcare Among Healthcare Professionals in Lithuania

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Daniel Rogoža ◽  
Robertas Strumila ◽  
Eglė Klivickaitė ◽  
Edgaras Diržius ◽  
Neringa Čėnaitė
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Patient Health

Background: Previous research suggests that healthcare professionals (HCPs) experience high levels of work-related psychological distress, including depressive symptoms. Due to the stigma of mental health problems and other barriers, HCPs are likely to be hesitant to seek appropriate mental healthcare. We aimed to explore these phenomena among HCPs in Lithuania.Methods: A web survey inquiring about depressive symptoms, help-seeking, and barriers to mental healthcare was conducted. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). 601 complete questionnaires were included in the analyses. The barriers to help-seeking were identified using the inductive content analysis approach. Descriptive, non-parametric, and robust statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software.Results: Most of the respondents have reported depression-like symptoms over the lifetime, although only about a third of them sought professional help. Of those, roughly half preferred a private specialist. The stigma and neglect of mental health problems were the most common barriers to help-seeking. Around half of the HCPs believed that seeking mental healthcare can imperil their occupational license. About a quarter of the HCPs screened positive for clinically relevant depressive symptoms. Statistically significant differences in the PHQ-9 score were found between categories of healthcare specialty, marital status, religious beliefs, workplace, and years of work as a HCP. Fewer years of work and younger age were associated with the higher PHQ-9 score.Conclusions: Our findings suggest that HCPs in Lithuania may be inclined not to seek appropriate mental healthcare and experience poor mental health, although stronger evidence is needed to verify these findings. 

scholarly journals The Impact of Violence, Perceived Stigma, and Other Work-Related Stressors on Depressive Symptoms Among Women Engaged in Sex Work

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine E. Carlson ◽  
Susan S. Witte ◽  
Andrea Norcini Pala ◽  
Laura Cordisco Tsai ◽  
Milton Wainberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Sex Work ◽  
Perceived Stigma ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Work Related Stressors

Depressive symptoms in junior doctors: a follow-up study on work-related determinants

2011 ◽  
Vol 85 (5) ◽  
pp. 559-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Weigl ◽  
Severin Hornung ◽  
Raluca Petru ◽  
Jürgen Glaser ◽  
Peter Angerer
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Follow Up Study

scholarly journals Effect of work-related events on depressive symptoms in Japanese employees: a web-based longitudinal study

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (6) ◽  
pp. 520-529
Author(s):  
Yuki NISHIMURA ◽  
Takeshi SASAKI ◽  
Toru YOSHIKAWA ◽  
Tomohide KUBO ◽  
Tomoaki MATSUO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Japanese Employees

scholarly journals The relationship of work-related psychosocial risk factors with depressive symptoms among Hungarian workers.Preliminary results of the Hungarian Work Stress Survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 156 (11) ◽  
pp. 439-448
Author(s):  
Katalin Nistor ◽  
Anikó Nistor ◽  
Szilvia Ádám ◽  
Anita Szabó ◽  
Barna Konkolÿ Thege ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Psychosocial Stress ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Family ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Research has shown that psychosocial stress acts as a risk factor for mental disorders. Aim: The present study aims at processing the preliminary results of the Hungarian Survey of Work Stress, concerning the relationship between depressive symptoms and work stress. Methods: Cross-sectional survey among Hungarian workers was carried out (n = 1058, 27.5% man, 72.5% woman, age 37.2 years, SD = 11 years). Psychosocial factors were measured using the COPSOQ II questionnaire, while BDI-9 was used for the assessment of depressive symptoms. Statistical analysis was carried out applying Spearman’s correlation and logistic regression. Results: A quarter of the workers reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression (BDI≥19). The study confirmed the association between depressive symptoms and work-family conflict (OR = 2.21, CI: 1.82–2.68), possibilities for development (OR = 0.76, CI: 0.59–0.97) meaning of work (OR = 0.69, CI: 0.59–0.89) and commitment (OR = 0.60, CI: 0.47–0.78). Conclusion: The results point toward the need of such organizational measures that allow for the reduction of psychosocial stress. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(11), 439–448.

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