OBJECTIVETo investigate the occupational stress status and influential factors of the peasant-workers in factory.

METHODS410 peasant-workers in factory were tested by revised work requirement-control table and occupational stress measurement tools, and data were statistically analyzed by analysis of covariance.

RESULTSThe scores of work requirement, mental health in male peasant-workers were higher than those in female workers. The scores of everyday sense of stress in female workers were higher than those in male peasant-workers (P < 0.05). Workers with higher education level scored more in decision making and less in mental health than ones with lower education levels (P < 0.05). The workers divorced scored more in occupational stress factors, everyday nervous sense of stress and work future prospects than other marriage status workers (P < 0.05). Living with the family scored more in self-respect sense, mental health than other living styles (P < 0.05). The workers exposed to higher levels of noises have more scores in occupational stress factors, everyday sense of stress, and have less scores in decision making and work requirement than those exposed to lever levels of noises (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). The workers exposed to higher level of powder or chemical toxin had more scores in occupational stress factors, work requirements and less scores in mental heath than those exposed to lever of powder or chemical toxin (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONSGender, educational level, marriage status, living styles and work environment have some influence on occupational stressors and strains. Self-respect sense and occupational stress factors can impact mental health and depression symptoms.