OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate individual and work-related psychosocial factors associated with changes in the perceived physical and mental strain among fire-fighters. METHODS: The 3-year follow-up study, done by a questionnaire, was based on data on 632 fire-fighters. The associations were investigated mainly by logistic regression modelling. RESULTS: Accidents were associated with increased perceived physical as well as mental strain (OR 1.4-2.6). Unfair distribution of work tasks was associated with increased perceived physical strain (OR 8.5, CI 1.5-49.6). Frequent differences of opinion disturbing work (OR 2.7, CI 1.2-6.1) and lack of possibilities for career advancement (OR 4.6, CI = 1.0-22.5) were associated with perceived increased mental strain at work. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that measures to reduce the perceived physical and mental strain of fire-fighters should be multi-factorial. However, to determine the content of the measures needs further intervention studies.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate individual and work-related psychosocial factors associated with changes in the perceived physical and mental strain among fire-fighters. METHODS: The 3-year follow-up study, done by a questionnaire, was based on data on 632 fire-fighters. The associations were investigated mainly by logistic regression modelling. RESULTS: Accidents were associated with increased perceived physical as well as mental strain (OR 1.4-2.6). Unfair distribution of work tasks was associated with increased perceived physical strain (OR 8.5, CI 1.5-49.6). Frequent differences of opinion disturbing work (OR 2.7, CI 1.2-6.1) and lack of possibilities for career advancement (OR 4.6, CI = 1.0-22.5) were associated with perceived increased mental strain at work. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that measures to reduce the perceived physical and mental strain of fire-fighters should be multi-factorial. However, to determine the content of the measures needs further intervention studies.
Authors: Danielle C L Mohren; Gerard M H Swaen; Ludovic G P M van Amelsvoort; Paul J A Borm; Jochem M D Galama Journal: J Occup Environ Med Date: 2003-02 Impact factor: 2.162
Authors: Auli Airila; Jari Hakanen; Anne Punakallio; Sirpa Lusa; Ritva Luukkonen Journal: Int Arch Occup Environ Health Date: 2012-01-21 Impact factor: 3.015