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Shift work problems of healthcare workers at Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran, 2013
S Rahimi-Moghadam , N Khanjani , V Feyzi, M Naderi , H Sadeghi ,
Volume 6, Issue 4 (10-2017)
Abstract
Background: Shift work can cause problems for workers’ health, especially nurses. This study was done to assess the problems caused by shift work and the nature of the job in nurses of the educational hospitals of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive study carried out in 2013. The research participants were 159 nurses with and without shift work and 167 employees from one of the hospitals affiliated to Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Data were gathered via the survey of shift workers (SOS) questionnaire and were analyzed by SPSS software.
Results: There were 41.1% (n = 134) shift working nurses, 7.7% (n = 25) fixed daytime nurses and 51.2% (n = 167) fixed daytime employees. Their average age was 35.7 ± 6.4, 34.0 ± 6.9 and 40.0 ± 6.8, respectively. This study showed that headache and dizziness (P = 0.001), lack of concentration (P = 0.011), boredom (P = 0.001), depression (P = 0.001), irritability (P = 0.001) and fatigue during the day (P = 0.026) were significantly higher among shift workers. Shift work significantly affected the personal (P = 0.029), family (P = 0.039) and social life (P = 0.001) of the shift working nurses, and also caused more musculoskeletal and psychosocial disorders.
Conclusions: Shift work may cause musculoskeletal and psychological problems and have a negative impact on nurses’ personal, family and social life. Allowing nurses to choose shift work based on their own will, and the regular rotation of shifts can decrease the problems arising from shift work.

Quality of work life and its association with job burnout and job performance among Iranian healthcare employees in Islamabad-e Gharb, 2016
Ehsan Bakhshi, Faramarz Gharagozlou, Ali Moradi, Mohamad Reza Naderi,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (4-2019)
Abstract
Background: Health care centers play an important role in providing health service to the public and maintaining the health of the community. This study was an attempt to evaluate the quality of work life and its association with job burnout and job performance among healthcare employees.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 136 employees of healthcare centers and health homes in Islamabad-e Gharb in 2016. The data collection tools were a demographic characteristics questionnaire, Walton's Quality of Work Life Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Hersey and Goldsmith's Job Performance Questionnaire. The statistical analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, the spearman correlation coefficient, one-way ANOVAs, and independent t-tests.
Results: The quality of work life was obtained to be low for only over a quarter of participants, whereas only 0.7% of them reported it to be high. The majority of respondents (72.63%), however, stated it as moderate. The quality of work life had a significant negative correlation with job burnout (r= -0.291 P = 0.001) and held a significant positive association with job performance (r=0.642 P = 0.000).
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggested a clear link between the quality of working life and both job burnout and job performance. Therefore, taking actions such as providing opportunities for the staff to continue their education, increasing their salaries and benefits as well as promoting their jobs would be considered as common-sense approaches contributing to enhancing the quality of work life.
 

Needle stick and sharps injuries among healthcare workers in Fasa city, Southwestern Iran, 2017
Zhila Fereidouni, Mehdi Amirkhani, Javad Salami, Majid Najafi Kalyani,
Volume 8, Issue 3 (7-2019)
Abstract
Background:Among the most common occupational hazards threatening healthcare workers are needle stick injuries, injuries caused by sharp and cutting instruments, and contact with infectious pathogens transmitted by blood. This study aims to determine the prevalence and associated factors of needle stick injuries, injuries caused by sharp and cutting instruments,as well as blood and body fluids affecting healthcare workers.
Material and Methods: This research adopted a descriptive cross-sectional approach in which all healthcare workers at the two training hospitals affiliated with Fasa University of Medical Sciences were selected in 2017. After receiving ethical approval (IR.FUMS.REC.1396.243), the data collected by the researcher using a questionnaire and proportional sampling. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed prior to use. Data analysis was performed by SPSS Statistics V22.0, using mean, frequency, and a Chi-Square test.
Results: According to the results of this study, 51.0% of the staff had experienced at least an injury caused by cutting tools, and 26.7% of them considered carelessness as the main cause of the injury. Nurses had the highest prevalence (24.4%) of the experience among other staff.
Conclusions: The results imply that injuries caused by needles and sharp objects need more attention.  In addition, improper reactions at the time of the injuries necessitate educating healthcare workers and increasing their knowledge about the dangers posed by these injuries
 

Prevalence and Vaccination Status of Hepatitis B among Healthcare Workers in Allied Hospital of Faisalabad: A Cross-Sectional Study, 2017-18
Mazhar Iqbal, Allah Rakhia, Faiz Ahmed Raza, Aisha Ambreen , Obaid Anwar,
Volume 8, Issue 4 (9-2019)
Abstract
Background: The vaccination status of HCWs working in Pakistani hospitals against the hepatitis B virus is poorly known. This study aims to assess the vaccination status of hepatitis B among HCWs in Allied Hospital of Faisalabad.
Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2017 to June 2018. Two groups of HCWs were included in the study. Group 1 consisted of doctors and nurses at different wards of the hospital, and group 2 included final year undergraduate and nursing students. A predesigned form was administered to record information regarding their demographic characteristics and history of vaccination. Next, about 5ml of blood was taken from each participant to check HBsAg. Data were entered and analyzed in SPSS V16.0 by descriptive statistics and the chi-square test.
Results: From total 300 HCWs, 222 (74%) HCWs were female and 78 (26%) of them were male. The age of the participants was between 20-25. In addition, 135 (45%) HCWs were fully vaccinated, 36 (12%) HCWs were partially vaccinated, and 129 (43%) HCWs were never vaccinated against hepatitis B. 59.7% of vaccination cases were found in doctors followed by 49.2% and 26.9% in students and nurses, respectively. The major reason for not being vaccinated was lack of time in 93 (63.7%) HCWs.
Conclusion: Despite existing recommendations and higher prevalence rates of hepatitis B in high-risk groups, about 40% of the HCWs were not vaccinated either due to unawareness or carelessness.

Psychological Disorders among the Indonesian Healthcare Workers during the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)
Denny Prakoso, Fitria Hidayah,
Volume 13, Issue 1 (3-2024)
Abstract
Background: COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic and has caused tremendous psychological stress, potentially causing psychological disorders among healthcare workers as a vulnerable group. The COVID-19 pandemic's impacts are unavoidable for Indonesian healthcare workers. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression among Indonesian healthcare workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials and Methods: An online survey was conducted from August until September 2020 among Indonesian healthcare workers, including general physicians, specialist doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, and laboratory staff. A standardized self-reported e-questionnaire was generated using the Google form and was shared through online platforms. A total of 1107 respondents were obtained. After providing informed consent, respondents completed a survey that collected sociodemographic data and assessed stress, anxiety, and depression using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS 42). Statistical analysis, including chi-squared tests or Fisher's exact tests, was employed, with a significance level of p < 0.05.
Results:  The findings revealed a prevalence of 9.7% for stress, 20.1% for anxiety, and 8.8% for depression among Indonesian healthcare workers. Anxiety emerged as a predominant mental health issue, particularly among nurses. Stress closely mirrored anxiety's prevalence across professions, while depression exhibited lower prevalence rates compared to anxiety and stress.
Conclusions: This study provides crucial insights into the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indonesian healthcare workers, highlighting the significant burden of stress, anxiety, and depression. Urgent interventions and support mechanisms are warranted to safeguard the mental well-being of healthcare professionals amidst the ongoing crisis


General Mental Health of Personnel Working in Sanandaj Hospitals after COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
Mahnaz Abdi, Azad Maroufi, Modabber Arasteh, Khaled Rahmani,
Volume 14, Issue 1 (3-2025)
Abstract
Background: Considering the various stressors that have been imposed on the personnel working in hospitals in recent years, this study aimed to determine the general state of mental health and its related factors among hospital personnel in Sanandaj, Kurdistan province, Iran.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from April 4 to May 5, 2023, on 890 hospital staff through availability sampling, using the demographic questionnaire and the General Health Questionnaire-28. To identify factors influencing the mental health problems, logistic regression was used. Data analysis was performed using SPSS v26 software and the minimum significance level for this study was set at 0.05.
Results: The mean (± standard deviation) age of the participants was 36.09 ± 10.45 years and the overall prevalence of general health problems was 68.1%. In the multivariable logistic regression models, females were more likely to experience a general mental health compared to men (OR = 1.548, 95% CI: 1.130 – 2.121). Additionally, participants who had a positive history of psychiatric disorder (OR = 2.499, 95% CI: 1.372 – 4.533), positive history of hospitalization and/or quarantine due to COVID-19 (OR = 1.819, 95% CI: 1.000 – 3.310, and OR = 2.191, 95% CI: 1.573 – 3.051 respectively), and history of COVID-19 mortality in family or friends (OR = 1.577, 95% CI: 1.118 – 2.224) were more likely to develop general mental health problems (P-value˂ 0.05).
Conclusions: Our study identified a high level of mental health problems among hospital staff. It is necessary to continuously assess and monitor the psychological status of healthcare workers and hospital staff as well as provide appropriate psychological interventions

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