Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2025;34(1):46-54

doi:10.13491/j.issn.1004-714X.2025.01.008

Investigation and analysis of the current situation of occupational stress of radiation workers in China

Qi ZHANG 1 ; Jianfei LU 1 ; Peng TONG 1 ; Haoran SUN 1 ; Shanshan KOU 1 ; Xiaolan ZHOU 2 ; ·Yusufu AIKEBAIER 2 ; Weiguo ZHU 1 ; Changsong HOU 1

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Keywords

Occupational stress; Radiation worker; Effort-reward imbalance; Investigation of the current situation

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To investigate and analyze the occupational stress levels and influencing factors among radiation workers in China, and provide a reference for alleviating occupational stress and promoting mental health. Methods Using the general situation questionnaire, Effort-Reward Imbalance questionnaire, and radiation protection knowledge questionnaire, a convenience sampling method was adopted to investigate the occupational stress of 243 radiation workers in Liaoning, Fujian, Guangdong, and Xinjiang provinces. The independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance, chi-square test, and binary logistic regression were used to analyze the influencing factors. Results The average score of Effort-Reward Imbalance was 0.97 ± 0.22, and 100 (41.15%) radiation workers had occupational stress. There were significant differences in the detection rate of occupational stress among radiation workers of different ages, working years in radiation positions, monthly incomes, daily sleep durations, and daily working hours (P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis identified daily working hours as a factor contributing to occupational stress. Conclusion The occupational stress among radiation workers in China is relatively severe. It is recommended to pay attention to the associated risks and implement targeted intervention measures to reduce the impact of occupational stress.