Ahmad Bazazan1, Yahya Rasoulzadeh1, Iman Dianat1, Abdolrasoul Safaiyan2, Zohreh Mombeini3, Ehsan Shiravand3. 1. Department of Ergonomics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. 2. Department of Vital Statistics and Epidemiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. 3. Health Safety and Environment Department, Pars Petrochemical Region, Iran.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Shift workers may be exposed to fatigue and mental disorders due to various work-related risk factors. This study evaluated the impact of demographic characteristics on fatigue and mental disorders among 12-hour shift workers in petrochemical industries. METHODS: This study was conducted among 290 shift workers of Pardis Petrochemical Company in Iran. Data were collected using a general questionnaire for the demographic characteristic as well as multidimensional fatigue inventory (MFI-20) and general health questionnaire (GHQ-28). RESULTS: Married workers were less likely to suffer from reduced activity levels (P< 0.027), depression (P< 0.032) and mental disorders (P< 0.040). Social dysfunction score (P< 0.029) and mental disorders (P< 0.048) decreased with shift work experience. Shift workers with non-academic education less likely to suffer from reduced activity levels (P< 0.000) and mental fatigue (P< 0.028). CONCLUSION: Despite the significant difference between the variables, this study showed a weak effect of individual and occupational demographic characteristics on fatigue and mental disorders.
BACKGROUND: Shift workers may be exposed to fatigue and mental disorders due to various work-related risk factors. This study evaluated the impact of demographic characteristics on fatigue and mental disorders among 12-hour shift workers in petrochemical industries. METHODS: This study was conducted among 290 shift workers of Pardis Petrochemical Company in Iran. Data were collected using a general questionnaire for the demographic characteristic as well as multidimensional fatigue inventory (MFI-20) and general health questionnaire (GHQ-28). RESULTS: Married workers were less likely to suffer from reduced activity levels (P< 0.027), depression (P< 0.032) and mental disorders (P< 0.040). Social dysfunction score (P< 0.029) and mental disorders (P< 0.048) decreased with shift work experience. Shift workers with non-academic education less likely to suffer from reduced activity levels (P< 0.000) and mental fatigue (P< 0.028). CONCLUSION: Despite the significant difference between the variables, this study showed a weak effect of individual and occupational demographic characteristics on fatigue and mental disorders.
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Keywords:
Fatigue; GHQ-28; MFI-20; Mental health; Shift work
Authors: Ute Bültmann; Ijmert Kant; Stanislav V Kasl; Anna J H M Beurskens; Piet A van den Brandt Journal: J Psychosom Res Date: 2002-06 Impact factor: 3.006