Associations between Job Stress and Work-related Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Street Sanitation Workers.
10.12799/jkachn.2013.24.3.314
- Author:
Hye Jin KIM
1
;
Kyung Ja JUNE
;
Gyeyoung SHIN
;
Jina CHOO
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. jinachoo@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Psychological stress;
Musculoskeletal diseases;
Sanitation
- MeSH:
Climate;
Human Body;
Humans;
Male;
Musculoskeletal Diseases;
Occupational Health;
Sanitation*;
Stress, Psychological
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2013;24(3):314-322
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to examine associations between job stress and work-related musculoskeletal symptoms (WRMS) in street sanitation workers. METHODS: A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted with 87 male street sanitation workers at E Gu in Seoul. The Job stress and WRMS were measured by using the Korean Occupational Stress Scale-Short Form and the KOSHA GUIDE H-9-2012 instrument, respectively. The WRMS was evaluated according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health criteria. RESULTS: The participants reported greater levels of insufficient job control and interpersonal conflict than the general Korean population. Of the participants, 44.8% reported WRMS at any body parts. Specifically, 28.7% reported WRMS at upper parts, while 16.5% reported WRMS at lower parts. Compared to low levels of job demand, its high levels were significantly associated with WRMS at both upper and lower parts of the body (OR=3.62, 95% CI=1.15~11.38; OR=3.60, 95% CI=1.04~12.39). Compared to low levels of occupational climate, its high levels were significantly associated with WRMS at upper parts of the body (OR=3.18, 95% CI=1.22~8.26). CONCLUSION: Among street sanitation workers, job stress may be a correlate of WRMS. Therefore, nursing strategies for reducing job stress are needed to prevent and manage WRMS.
