Mental health and well-being of PhilHealth frontline workers
10.35460/2546-1621.2023-0040
- Author:
Maribeth M. Adsuara
1
;
Ma Katerina Denise P. Arpas
2
;
Sheila P. Chavez
3
;
Aira Jane A. Ortiz
3
;
August S. Mabanglo
4
;
Arianne B. Litilit
5
Author Information
1. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, Pasig
2. Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
3. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
4. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, Cordillera Administrative Region
5. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, Regional Office, Cordillera Administrative Region
- Publication Type:Other Types
- Keywords:
Well-being;
Frontliner;
PhilHealth
- MeSH:
Mental Health
- From:
Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas
2023;7(1):1190-1204
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:The mental health and well-being of PhilHealth frontline workers were investigated to inform decision-makers and organizations in developing policies and programs to promote welfare of employees, thereby subsequently improving productivity and service delivery.
Objectives:The study aimed to describe the demographic profile of participants and their level of mental health and well-being as well as to determine if a significant relationship exists between the said variables.
Methodology:This is descriptive research that gathered respondents’ socio-demographic data. The target population was PhilHealth frontline workers all over the Philippines. Two existing self-report scales were used to measure the mental health and well-being of respondents. Statistical tools were then used to interpret data.
Results:The majority of demographic factors were related to mild anxiety levels. The mean scores suggest that ages 20-29 are more anxious than those aged 50 and above. Other findings noted that the position title of Administrative Aide III and place of assignment in PhilHealth Regional Office II and XII showed a severe level of anxiety. Mean scores also showed mild anxiety as the length of years working in the corporation increased. In conclusion, age, years in service and place of assignment have a significant negative impact on participants’ mental health.
Conclusion:In conclusion, age, years in service and the place of assignment were the variables found to have a statistically recognizable impact on mental health and well-being of PhilHealth frontline workers. These findings were considered in proposing Mental Health Programs for PhilHealth employees.
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