Estresse percebido e sofrimento psíquico em gestoresde saúde na pandemia da Covid-19 / Perceived stress and psychic suffering in healthmanagers in the Covid-19 pandemic

Objetivo: analisar o nível de estresse percebido e sofrimento psíquico em gestores de saúde na pandemia da Covid-19. Método: estudo descritivo, transversal com abordagem quantitativa. A coleta ocorreu de abril a setembro de 2021, com 40 gestores de serviço de saúde. Utilizou-se para a coleta de dados um instrumento para caracterização sociodemográfica e ocupacional e as escalas "Perceived Stress Scale-14" e "Self Reporting Questionnaire" para avaliação do estresse percebido e sofrimento psíquico. Os dados coletados foram analisados no Statistical Package for the Social Sciences versão 22.0. O presente estudo faz parte de um projeto intitulado "Trabalhadores dos Serviços de Saúde Frente à Pandemia de Covid-19", aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa sob CAAE número 35260620.9.0000.5231. Resultados: a maioria dos profissionais eram do sexo feminino (90%, N=36), casados (70%, N=28), com filhos (80%, N=32), com média de idade de 45 anos e com pós--graduação (47,5%, N=19). A média dos escores relacionados ao estresse percebido foi 31,13 pontos (DP=3,77) sendo o mínimo 24 e máximo de 42 pontos. Com relação ao sofrimento psíquico, (40%, N=16) os gestores apresentaram prováveis casos de transtornos. A prática de atividades físicas e de lazer (p<0,05) tem papel importante na diminuição do estresse percebido e do sofrimento psíquico. Conclusão: os gestores em saúde apresentaram, durante a pandemia, estresse e sofrimento psíquico, resultados esses que devem ser considerados para promoção de autocuidado aos gestores de saúde, enfatizando a necessidade da realização de atividades físicas e de lazer.

Objective: to analyze the level of perceived stress and psychological suffering in health managers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Method: descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. The collection took place from April to September 2021, with 40 health service managers. An instrument for socio-demographic and occupational characterization and the "Perceived Stress Scale-14" and "Self Reporting Questionnaire" scales were used for the assessment of perceived stress and psychic suffering. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 22.0. The present study is part of a project entitled "Health Service Workers in the Face of the Covid-19 Pandemic", approved by the Research Ethics Committee under CAAE number 35260620.9.0000.5231. Results: most professionals were female (90%, N=36), married (70%, N=28), with children (80%, N=32), with a mean age of 45 years and with a postgraduate degree. -graduation (47.5%, N=19). The average score related to perceived stress was 31.13 points (SD=3.77), with a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 42 points. With regard to psychic suffering, (40%, N=16) the managers presented probable cases of disorders. The practice of physical and leisure activities (p<0.05) plays an important role in reducing perceived stress and psychological distress. Conclusion: health managers presented, during the pandemic, stress and psychic suffering, results that should be considered for promoting self-care to health managers, emphasizing the need to carry out physical and leisure activities.Keywords: Health manager; Occupational stress; Covid-19; Coronavirus infections.

Acoso laboral y sexual en residentes de cirugía colombianos en 2023 / Workplace and sexual harassment among Colombian surgical residents during 2023

Introducción. El acoso laboral y sexual son problemas latentes durante la formación de los cirujanos, que conllevan repercusiones negativas a nivel individual, organizacional y del sistema sanitario. El objetivo del presente estudio fue explorar la prevalencia de estos tipos de acoso en residentes de cirugía colombianos. Métodos. Estudio nacional, de corte transversal, realizado en los veinte programas de residencia del país en septiembre de 2023. Los residentes autoevaluaron su exposición a ambas formas de acoso mediante cuestionarios validados. Se realizaron comparaciones entre víctimas y no víctimas de acoso, en función de las características demográficas de la población. Se evaluó la frecuencia de conductas de acoso laboral cometidas por diferentes perpetradores. Resultados. Se incluyeron 238 residentes (64,7 % del total de la población). Las tasas de acoso laboral y sexual fueron de 35,3 % y 18,1 %, respectivamente. Ambos tipos de acoso fueron significativamente mayores en los programas ubicados en el centro del país. El acoso sexual fue significativamente mayor entre las mujeres. Los profesores de cirugía y los residentes de niveles superiores fueron los principales perpetradores de conductas de acoso laboral. Conclusiones. El acoso laboral y sexual es altamente prevalente en la formación de los cirujanos colombianos. Estos hallazgos deben alertar a profesores, médicos residentes y otros grupos de interés, para fomentar ambientes y cultura educativa saludables, que permitan disminuir la prevalencia de estos comportamientos.

Introduction. Workplace and sexual harassment are latent problems during surgical training, which have negative repercussions at the individual, organizational and health system levels. The objective of the present study was to explore the prevalence of these types of harassment in all Colombian surgical residents. Methods. National cross-sectional study conducted in twenty residency programs in September 2023. Residents self-assessed their exposure to both forms of harassment using validated questionnaires. Comparisons were made between victims and non-victims of bullying, based on the demographic characteristics of the population. The frequency of workplace harassment behaviors committed by different perpetrators was evaluated. Results. A total of 238 residents were included (64.7% of population). Rates of workplace and sexual harassment were 35.3% and 18.1%, respectively. Both types of harassment were significantly higher in programs located in the central region of the country. Sexual harassment was significantly higher among women. Surgery professors and senior residents were the main perpetrators of workplace bullying behaviors. Conclusions. Workplace and sexual harassment is highly prevalent during surgical training of Colombian surgeons. These findings should alert professors, residents, and other interest groups to promote healthy educational environments and culture, which will reduce the prevalence of these behaviors.

Occupational stress and coping strategies of nursing staff in times of Covid-19 / Estresse ocupacional e as estratégias de enfrentamento da equipe de enfermagem em tempos de Covid-19

INTRODUCTION: The increase in the workload of health professionals and the degree of complexity of patients, attribute greater risk to psychosocial stress. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the associations between occupational stress, quality of life at work, and coping strategies by the hospital nursing team during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Cross sectional, quantitative study with convenience sampling, data collection from August to December 2020; in two units of the private hospital network, with sociodemographic, occupational and health questionnaires; visual analogue scale for assessing quality of life at work; Demand-Control-Support (DCS); Occupational Coping Scale. RESULTS: The total sample consisted of 196 nursing professionals. There was significant certainty (negative, however, the dimension "Demand" of the DCS and QWL (<0.001, r=-0.367). Control over work-related work has a significant quality (but the "Control" dimension of the DCS and QWL (=0.025, r=0.160); and significantly negative, however, between the "Social Support" dimension of DCS and "Negative Equivalence" of Coping (p=0.003, r=-0.2013). CONCLUSION: The findings of this study allowed the correlation between occupational stress, coping and quality of life at work, showing that the lower the social support, the greater the use of avoidance strategies and consequently decline in quality of life at work. They also allowed us to identify the coping strategies used by the nursing staff and quality of life at work in the face of occupational stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

INTRODUÇÃO: O aumento da carga de trabalho dos profissionais de saúde e o grau de complexidade dos pacientes, atribuem maior risco para o estresse psicossocial. OBJETIVO: Avaliar as associações entre o estresse ocupacional, a qualidade de vida no trabalho e as estratégias de enfrentamento pela equipe de enfermagem hospitalar na pandemia de COVID-19. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, quantitativo com amostragem por conveniência, coleta de dados de agosto a dezembro de 2020; em duas unidades da rede hospitalar privada, com questionário sociodemográfico, ocupacional e de saúde; escala visual analógica de avaliação da qualidade de vida no trabalho; Escala de Demanda-Controle-Apoio Social (DCS); Escala de Coping ocupacional. RESULTADOS: A amostra total foi de 196 profissionais de Enfermagem. Houve correlação significativa negativa, porém fraca, entre a dimensão "Demanda" da DCS e QVT (p<0,001, r=-0,367). O controle sobre o trabalho relacionado à qualidade de vida no trabalho possui correlação significativa positiva, porém fraca, entre a dimensão "Controle" da DCS e QVT (p=0,025, r=0,160); e correlação significativa negativa, porém fraca, entre a dimensão "Apoio social" da DCS e "Esquiva" de Coping (p=0,003, r=-0,213). CONCLUSÃO: Os achados deste estudo permitiram a correlação entre o estresse ocupacional, coping e qualidade de vida no trabalho, mostrando que quanto menor o apoio social, maior uso das estratégias de esquiva e consequentemente declínio na qualidade de vida no trabalho. Permitiram também identificar as estratégias de enfrentamento (coping) utilizadas pela equipe de enfermagem e qualidade de vida no trabalho frente ao estresse ocupacional durante a pandemia da COVID-19.

Estrés laboral y desempeño profesional en Personal de Salud del área de Ginecología y Obstetricia de un Hospital Peruano en el año 2023 / Work stress and professional performance in health personnel in the Gynecology and Obstetrics area of a Peruvian Hospital in 2023

Objetivo: Describir la relación entre el estrés laboral y el desempeño profesional en el servicio de Ginecología y Obstetricia en el Hospital Sergio Bernales durante el año 2023. Métodos: Estudio de tipo cuantitativo, observacional, prospectivo y transversal. Los participantes del estudio formaban parte del personal de salud que labora en el servicio de Ginecología y Obstetricia del Hospital Nacional Sergio E. Bernales. Resultados: El personal de salud presenta un nivel medio de estrés laboral 45,4 %, seguido por un 29,3 % con alto nivel y un 25,3 % con bajo nivel de estrés laboral. Los médicos residentes (18; 100 %) y los obstetras (26; 46,2 %) mostraron, predominantemente, un nivel medio de estrés laboral. Los niveles medio y alto de estrés se asociaron a un nivel de rendimiento bueno (26 personas; 45,6 %) y 15 entrevistados (26,3 %), respectivamente, y muy bueno: 18 personas (56,3 %) y 13 (40,6 %). Conclusión: Se destaca que el 57,6 % del personal tiene un buen desempeño profesional, siendo las obstetras mayoritarias en este grupo. Se observó que predominaron los niveles medio y alto de estrés laboral en el personal de salud, sin embargo, se encontró un nivel medio de desempeño profesional. Los hallazgos revelan que la mayoría de encuestados logró mantener un buen desempeño profesional a pesar de experimentar niveles medios o altos de estrés laboral, lo que sugiere la complejidad de la relación entre el estrés y el rendimiento laboral en este ámbito de la salud(AU)

Objective: To describe the relationship between work stress and professional performance in the Gynecology and Obstetrics service at the Sergio Bernales Hospital during the year 2023. Methods: Quantitative, observational, prospective and cross-sectional study. The study participants were health personnel working in the Gynecology and Obstetrics service of the Sergio E. Bernales National Hospital. Results: Health personnel have a medium level of work-related stress (45.4%), followed by 29.3% with a high level and 25.3% with a low level of work-related stress. Resident physicians (18; 100%) and obstetricians (26; 46.2%) predominantly showed a medium level of work-related stress. Medium and high levels of stress were associated with a good level of performance (26 people; 45.6%) and 15 interviewees (26.3%), respectively, and very good performance: 18 people (56.3%) and 13 (40.6%). Conclusions: It should be noted that 57,6% of the personnel have a good professional performance, with obstetricians being the majority in this group. It was observed that medium and high levels of work stress predominated among health personnel; however, a medium level of professional performance was found. The findings reveal that the majority of respondents managed to maintain good professional performance despite experiencing medium or high levels of job stress, suggesting the complexity of the relationship between stress and job performance in this health care setting(AU)

Voice Disorder, Job Stress, and COVID-19 in Teachers: Impacts in Times of Pandemic

Introduction: The conditions of teachers' work during the COVID-19 pandemic affected teachers' lives regarding voice disorder and stress, even in emergency remote classroom situation. Objective: To analyze the relationship between the presence of voice disorder, job stress, and COVID-19 in teachers when in emergency remote classroom teaching situation at the time of the pandemic. Method: This is a primary, exploratory, observational cross-sectional study with the use of survey forwarded online during the period of emergency classes after the arrival of COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. The teachers answered the sociodemographic questions about the presence of COVID-19 and the following instruments: Condition of Vocal Production-Teacher [Condição de Produção Vocal - Professor (CPV-P)], Screening Index for Voice Disorder (SIVD), and Job Stress Scale (JSS). Results: Of the 118 teachers analyzed, 94.1% were female; the average age was 44 years. The SIVD recorded the presence of voice disorder in 66.9% of the participants. Regarding the JSS, which are the findings related to stress at work in the demand domain, the teachers showed high levels, a fact which presupposes the existence of pressure of psychological nature to perform their work. Conclusion: The teachers self-reported the presence of voice disorder even in remote class situation, on the occasion of COVID-19, which were more common in older teachers. When comparing the presence of voice disorders, coronavirus symptoms, and stress domains in relation to demand, control, and social support, there was no significance. It is hoped that this study will help to reflect on the need to improve teachers' working conditions, strengthening work-related voice disorder actions and guiding actions for vocal care and well-being.

Introducción: Las condiciones de trabajo de los profesores durante la pandemia de COVID-19 afectaron sus vidas en lo que respecta al trastorno de la voz y el estrés, incluso en situaciones de emergencia en aulas remotas. Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre la presencia de trastorno de la voz, estrés laboral y COVID-19 en profesores cuando se encontraban en situación de emergencia de enseñanza en aulas remotas en la época de la pandemia. Método: Se trata de un estudio primario, exploratorio, observacional de tipo transversal, con el uso de encuesta remitida online durante el periodo de clases de emergencia tras la llegada de la pandemia de COVID-19 en Brasil. Los profesores respondieron a las preguntas sociodemográficas sobre la presencia de COVID-19 y a los siguientes instrumentos: Condición de Producción Vocal-Profesor (CPV-P), Índice de Detección de los Trastornos de la Voz (SIVD) y Escala de Estrés Laboral (JSS). Resultados: De los 118 profesores analizados, el 94,1% eran mujeres; la mediana de edad era de 44 años. El (SIVD) registró la presencia de trastorno de la voz en el 66,9% de los participantes. En cuanto a la JSS, que son los hallazgos relacionados con el estrés laboral en el dominio de la demanda, los profesores mostraron niveles elevados, hecho que presupone la existencia de presiones de naturaleza psicológica para realizar su trabajo. Conclusión: Los profesores autoinformaron de la presencia de trastornos de la voz incluso en situación de clase a distancia, con ocasión del COVID-19, que fueron más frecuentes en los profesores de más edad. Al comparar la presencia de trastornos de la voz, los síntomas del coronavirus y los dominios de estrés en relación con la demanda, el control y el apoyo social, no hubo resultados significativos. Se espera que este estudio ayude a reflexionar sobre la necesidad de mejorar las condiciones de trabajo de los docentes, fortaleciendo las acciones de Trastorno de la voz relacionado con el trabajo (WRVD) y orientando acciones para el cuidado y bienestar vocal.

Effect and causes of burnout on mental health among healthcare professionals

Burnout, which refers to workplace stress, poses a threat to the well-being of healthcare practitioners, affecting both their individual mental health and the overall functioning of the healthcare system. The demanding nature of the profession, cultural expectations, and organizational challenges all contribute significantly to the signs of burnout, such as exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal achievement. Research conducted in Saudi Arabia and GCC countries sheds light on the factors that contribute to burnout among healthcare professionals, emphasizing the need for a different approach to clinical management. The study explores the relationship between burnout and mental health, uncovering an interplay that undermines both individuals' well-being and patient care quality. It delves into how burnout extends beyond boundaries to impact lives and the broader healthcare system. The review highlights the importance of tailored interventions, stress management techniques, and organizational support in clinical management strategies that address the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in these regions. Furthermore, it emphasizes individualized support systems, team-based approaches to care provision, and policies promoting work-life balance as measures for mitigating burnout. To effectively address burnout, it is crucial to implement monitoring and evaluation systems while advocating for policy changes at both governmental levels. By taking an approach, we can ensure the prevention and management of burnout. As healthcare systems continue to evolve, prioritizing the well-being of healthcare professionals becomes increasingly important. This ensures healthcare delivery and maintains a high standard of quality care.

Mediating effect of job burnout on occupational stress and subjective well-being among research and development enterprise employees in Minhang of Shanghai / 环境与职业医学

Background Under the backdrop of the national innovation-driven development strategy, the increasing occupational stress and job burnout among employees are noteworthy for their impact on employees' subjective well-being. Objective To clarify the status, distribution characteristics, and the relationship between subjective well-being, occupational stress, and job burnout of employees in research and development (R&D) enterprises, in order to improve their subjective well-being. Methods A total of 3366 employees from R&D departments at 7 enterprises in Minhang District of Shanghai were selected. The well-being level of the research subjects was investigated by using the World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5) that yielded total scores from 0 to 25, and a higher total score indicated a higher well-being level; the levels of occupational stress and job burnout were investigated by using the Chinese version of the Job Content Questionnaire, and the Chinese version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS). The scores of WHO-5, JDC, and MBI-GS were incorporated into structural equation modeling (SEM) as numerical variables to analyze their relationship. Results The scores of subjective well-being, occupational stress, and job burnout of employees in the R&D enterprises were 13.30±6.09, 1.12±0.45, and 2.18±1.12, respectively. The positive rates of occupational stress and job burnout were 44.4% and 70.9% respectively, and the positive rate of severe job burnout was 11.7%. There were statistically significant differences in the score of subjective well-being among the participants by gender, age, educational level, marital status, registered residence, working seniority, and jobs (P<0.05); there were statistically significant differences in the positive rate of occupational stress by gender, educational level, marital status, working seniority, and jobs (P<0.05); there were statistically significant differences in the positive rate of job burnout by gender, age, educational level, marital status, registered residence, working seniority, and jobs (P<0.05). There was a negative correlation between subjective well-being and occupational stress (r=−0.1747, P < 0.01), a negative correlation between subjective well-being and job burnout (r=−0.2987, P < 0.01), and a positive correlation between occupational stress and job burnout (r=0.3342, P < 0.01). A structural equation containing partial mediating effect of job burnout on the relationship between occupational stress and subjective well-being was established, and the partial effect accounting for 52.5% of the total effect. Conclusion The job burnout among employees in R&D companies partially mediates the impact of occupational stress on subjective well-being. Reducing the level of job burnout will help alleviate occupational stress and thus improve employees' subjective well-being.

Relationship between occupational stress and sleep quality among locomotive engineers: Mediating role of response strategy and moderating role of overcommitment / 环境与职业医学

Background The occurrences of occupational stress and sleep disorders are closely related. As a high-risk group of occupational stress, the sleep quality of locomotive engineers is of great significance for road traffic safety. Objective To explore the direction and degree of occupational stress affecting the sleep quality among locomotive engineers, and to analyze potential mediating and moderating roles of response strategy and overcommitment in the relationship. Methods From July 1st to July 31st, 2022, a total of 6219 locomotive engineers from three locomotive depots of China Railway Lanzhou Group Corporation were selected. We conducted an online survey on occupational stress, overcommitment, response strategy and sleep quality using the Effort-Reward Imbalance, Personal Resources Questionnaire, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Single factor analysis and correlation analysis were conducted using SPSS 25.0 software, mediation and moderation models were constructed using the Process V3.3 macro program plugin, and Harman's single factor test was used for common method bias testing. Results A total of 6219 questionnaires were distributed, and 5738 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective response rate of 92.27%. The average locomotive engineers' occupational stress score (1.22±0.29), overcommitment score (16.38±3.55), response strategy score (50.00±10.00), and sleep quality score (11.51±3.95) were calculated. The Pearson correlation analysis results showed that occupational stress was positively correlated with overcommitment and sleep quality (r=0.435, 0.321, P<0.01), and negatively correlated with response strategy (r=−0.286, P<0.01); overcommitment was positively correlated with sleep quality (r=0.367, P<0.01), and negatively correlated with response strategy (r=−0.210, P<0.01); there was a negative correlation between response strategy and sleep quality (r=−0.244, P<0.01). Occupational stress positively associated with sleep quality in locomotive engineers (b=3.658, t=21.177, P<0.001); response strategy exhibited a partial mediating role between occupational stress and sleep quality, with an effect size of 0.581, accounting for 15.88% of the total effect; overcommitment presented a significant moderating effect in the first half of the mediating process of "occupational stress-response strategy-sleep quality" (P<0.001). Conclusion Occupational stress has an impact on the sleep quality of locomotive engineers through the mediating effect of response strategy, and the first half of this mediating pathway is moderated by overcommitment.

Associations of well-being and sleep quality with occupational stress among locomotive engineers in the Yangtze River Delta region / 环境与职业医学

Background Occupational stress is an important factor affecting the health of working population, wellness is a topic that has received much attention in recent years, and sleep quality and wellness have a certain impact on occupational stress. Objective To understand the current situation of occupational stress among locomotive engineers in in the Yangtze River Delta, explore the influence of well-being and sleep quality on occupational stress, and provide a theoretical basis for occupational stress intervention among locomotive engineers. Methods Sampling was conducted from October to December 2022 using stratified random sampling. The Chinese version of the Brief Occupational Tension Questionnaire based on the Job Demand-Control Model (JDC model), the World Health Organization 5-item Well-Being Index (WHO-5), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale were used to investigate the occupational stress, well-being, and sleep quality of locomotive engineers. Logistic regression was used to analyze the effects of sleep quality and well-being on occupational stress, and additive and multiplicative interaction models were applied to evaluate the interactive effects of well-being and sleep quality on occupational stress. Results A total of 8243 questionnaires were collected from five locomotive companies, and after excluding unqualified questionnaires, a total of 7976 questionnaires were included in the analysis. The number of locomotive engineers in the Yangtze River Delta reporting positive occupational stress was 4633 (58.09%), the number of low-level well-being was 4949 (62.05%), and the number of poor sleep quality was 4129 (51.77%). The distribution of occupational stress varied by age, length of service, region, technical level, nature of vehicle, education, per capita monthly family income, marital status, smoking, drinking, number of exercise sessions per week, quality of sleep, work shifts, and length of commute (P<0.01). The results of logistic regression showed that a lower level of occupational stress was associated with >11000 yuan per capita monthly household income (OR=0.795, 95%CI: 0.656, 0.964), high level of well-being (OR=0.477, 95%CI: 0.430, 0.528), and good sleep quality (OR=0.588, 95%CI: 0.531, 0.651); a higher level of occupational stress was associated with night shifts: 1 or fewer night shifts (OR=1.707, 95%CI: 1.312, 2.221), 2 to 3 night shifts (OR=2.649, 95%CI: 2.111, 3.325), and 4 or more night shifts (OR=2.804, 95%CI: 2.202, 3.571); a higher level of occupational stress was associated with 60 min or more commuting time (OR=1.353, 95%CI: 1.111, 1.646). Regarding interaction between poor sleep quality and low well-being on occupational stress, the relative excess risk ratio (RERI), attributable risk index (API), and synergy index (SI) were 1.451 (1.059, 1.844), 0.417 (0.327, 0.507), and 2.407 (1.787, 3.241), respectively, and the result of the multiplicative interaction was an OR of 1.546 (95%CI: 1.262, 1.893). Conclusion The prevalence of occupational stress among locomotive engineers in the Yangtze River Delta region is generally at a medium level compared with other industries. Good sleep quality reduces the risk of occupational stress to a greater extent than high well-being, and poor sleep quality and low well-being can interact and further increase the risk of occupational stress.

Analysis of the correlation between work-related musculoskeletal disorders and occupational stress in electronic manufacturing workers / 中国职业医学

ObjectiveTo explore the effect of occupational stress on work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in electronics manufacturing workers. Methods A total of 392 front-line workers in two electronic manufacturing enterprises in Guangdong Province were selected as the research subjects using the judgment sampling method. The prevalence of WMSDs and the level of occupational stress of the research subjects were investigated using the Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire and the Core Occupational Stress Scale. Results The total WMSDs detection rate was 39.5%, and the multi-site WMSDs detection rate was 30.6%. The detection rate of occupational stress was 14.8%. The total WMSDs detection rate and multi-site WMSDs detection rate in the occupational stress group were higher than those in the non-occupational stress group (65.5% vs 35.0%, 56.9% vs 26.0%, both P<0.01). Binary logistic regression analysis result showed that the risk of WMSDs in the occupational stress group was higher than that in the non-occupational stress group after adjusting the effect of confounding factors such as age, gender, job type and work days per week (P<0.01). Conclusion The occupational stress may increase the risk of WMSDs in electronics manufacturing workers. Reducing the level of occupational stress among workers in electronic manufacturing enterprises is beneficial for reducing the risk of WMSDs.

Effects of mindful attention awareness on sleep quality of soldiers stationed in plateau areas: Chain-mediated effect of burnout and occupational stress / 环境与职业医学

Background Sleep quality is one of the important factors affecting soldiers’ task performance. Objective To explore the effects of mindful attention awareness, burnout, and occupational stress on sleep quality among soldiers in plateau areas. Methods A total of 1090 soldiers were selected from four units in plateau areas by cluster sampling method and were asked to participate a cross-sectional questionnaire survey using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PQSI), Occupational Stress Inventory (OSI), Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS), and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). Correlation analysis, regression analysis, and mediated effect test were conducted for the study. Results Of the 1090 soldiers recruited, 1082 soldiers returned valid questionnaires, and the valid recovery rate was 99.26%. The median (P25, P75) score of PSQI was 4.00 (2.00,7.00), the median score of OSI was 26.00 (17.00, 34.00), the median score of MBI-GS was 3.53 (3.13, 4.00), and the median score of MAAS was 71.00 (59.00, 82.00). The burnout and mindful attention awareness levels varied among military personnel of different age groups (P<0.05), so did the burnout and occupational stress levels among military personnel of different length of service groups (P<0.05), and the occupational stress, PSQI, burnout, and mindful attention awareness levels among military personnel with different educational backgrounds and genders (P<0.05). The results of mediated effect test showed that occupational stress and burnout had both a parallel mediated effect and a sequential mediating effect on the relationship between mindful attention awareness and sleep quality, with effect sizes of 15.3%, 21.5% and 31.8%, respectively. Conclusion There is a mediated effect on the relationship between mindful attention awareness and sleep quality by the occupational stress and burnout of military personnel in plateau areas, and sleep quality is also affected by mindful attention awareness through the chain-mediated effect of occupational stress and burnout.

Analysis of the current situation of occupational stress of radiation workers in typical nuclear power plants / 中国辐射卫生

Objective To investigate the current situation of occupational stress among radiation workers in nuclear power plants in China, to explore the factors influencing occupational stress, and to provide a reference for improving occupational stress. Methods A convenient sampling method was adopted to investigate the occupational stress of 100 radiation workers in two nuclear power plants in Fujian and Liaoning, using the general situation questionnaire, effort-reward imbalance questionnaire, and the radiation protection knowledge questionnaire. Independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance, chi-square test, and binary logistic regression analysis were used to examine the current situation of occupational stress and the influencing factors. Results The average value of effort-reward imbalance was 0.99 ± 0.15 and 47 (47%) radiation workers had occupational stress. There were significant differences in the detection rate of occupational stress among radiation workers with different ages, years of radiation work, monthly incomes, sleep durations (day), and exercise habits (P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that monthly income, sleep duration (day), and exercise habits were the influencing factors for occupational stress. Conclusion The occupational stress of radiation workers in nuclear power plants is a serious issue influenced by many factors. Attention should be given to this issue, and targeted interventions should be implemented to improve the social and working environment of this occupational group and reduce the level of occupational stress.

Efeitos combinados de gênero, raça e estressores ocupacionais na saúde mental / Combined effects of gender, race, and occupational stressors on mental health

Resumo Objetivo: analisar os efeitos isolados e combinados do gênero, da raça e dos estressores ocupacionais sobre a saúde mental de trabalhadores e trabalhadoras da saúde. Métodos: estudo transversal com amostra aleatória de trabalhadores(as) da saúde da Bahia, Brasil. As variáveis de exposição principais foram: gênero, raça e estressores ocupacionais, avaliados por meio da escala de Desequilíbrio Esforço-Recompensa (DER). O Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) mensurou os transtornos mentais comuns (TMC), variável desfecho. As medidas de interação foram verificadas com base no critério da aditividade, pelo cálculo do excesso de prevalência, excesso de razão de prevalência e diferença relativa. Resultados: participaram 3.343 trabalhadores, 77,9% do sexo feminino. A prevalência de TMC foi 21,7% maior entre mulheres, negros e pessoas em situações de exposição aos estressores laborais. Entre as mulheres negras em situação de DER, a prevalência de TMC foi três vezes maior em relação aos homens brancos em situação de equilíbrio (grupo de referência). Discussão: trabalhadoras negras acumulam desvantagens sociais e estão mais suscetíveis a ocupações de maior esforço e menor recompensa. A prevalência de TMC foi superior na intersecção das exposições. O efeito combinado dos fatores excedeu a soma dos efeitos isolados, demonstrando interação entre gênero, raça e estressores ocupacionais.

Abstract Objective: analyze the isolated and combined effects of gender, race, and occupational stressors on the mental health of healthcare workers. Methods: cross-sectional study with a random sample of health workers in Bahia, Brazil. The primary exposure variables were gender, race, and occupational stressors, assessed using the Effort-Reward Imbalance (ERI) scale. The Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) measured common mental disorders (CMD), the outcome variable. The interaction measures were verified based on the additivity criterion by calculating the excess prevalence, excess prevalence ratio, and relative difference. Results: 3,343 workers participated, 77.9% were female. CMD prevalence was 21.7% higher among women, Black people, and those exposed to work stressors. Among Black women in a situation of ERI, the prevalence of CMD was three times higher compared with white men in a situation of balance (reference group). Discussion: black women workers accumulate social disadvantages and are more susceptible to occupations that require more significant effort and less reward. CMD prevalence was higher at the intersection of exposures. Combined effect of the factors exceeded the sum of the isolated effects, demonstrating an interaction between gender, race, and occupational stressors.

Efficacy of a program in increasing coping strategies in firefighters: randomized clinical trial / Eficacia de un programa en el aumento de las estrategias de coping en bomberos: ensayo clínico aleatorizado / Eficácia de um programa no aumento das estratégias de coping em bombeiros: ensaio clínico randomizado

Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of a program in increasing coping strategies focused on military firefighters' problems and emotions. Method: randomized, parallel, single-masked clinical trial. The sample consisted of 51 participants in the intervention group and 49 in the control group. The intervention group received the intervention program including coping strategies based on the Nursing Interventions Classification, lasting six consecutive weeks, one day a week. The control group followed the Service Unit routine. Descriptive statistics, Student's T test with Welch's correction and the Mann-Whitney test were used for the analyses. The magnitude of the intervention effect was calculated using Cohen's d index. A p-value of ≤0.05% was considered. Results: in the analysis of the mean difference between the scores in the groups, the means of the intervention group increased significantly for the coping strategies: social support (p = 0.009), acceptance of responsibility (p = 0.03), problem solving (p = 0.05) and positive reappraisal (p = 0.05). The impact of the intervention was moderate in magnitude for social support (d = 0.54). Conclusion: the intervention program enabled the increase of coping strategies focused on military firefighters' problems and emotions. ReBEC: RBR-8dmbzc.

Objetivo: evaluar la eficacia de un programa en el aumento de las estrategias de coping enfocadas en el problema y en la emoción en bomberos militares. Método: ensayo clínico aleatorizado, paralelo, con enmascaramiento simple. La muestra se constituyó de 51 participantes en el grupo intervención y 49 en el control. El grupo intervención recibió el programa interventivo incluyendo las estrategias de coping basadas en la Clasificación de las Intervenciones de Enfermería, con una duración de seis semanas consecutivas, un día por semana. El grupo control siguió la rutina de la Unidad de Servicio. Para los análisis se utilizó estadística descriptiva, test T de Student con corrección de Welch y el test de Mann-Whitney. La magnitud del efecto de la intervención se calculó con el índice d de Cohen. Se consideró valor p≤0,05%. Resultados: en el análisis del promedio de la diferencia entre los puntajes en los grupos, los promedios del grupo intervención aumentaron significativamente para las estrategias de coping : soporte social ( p = 0,009), aceptación de la responsabilidad ( p = 0,03), resolución de problemas ( p = 0,05) y reevaluación positiva ( p = 0,05). El impacto de la intervención presentó magnitud moderada para el soporte social ( d = 0,54). Conclusión: el programa interventivo posibilitó el aumento de estrategias de coping enfocadas en el problema y en la emoción en bomberos militares. ReBEC: RBR-8dmbzc.

Objetivo: avaliar a eficácia de um programa no aumento das estratégias de coping focadas no problema e na emoção em bombeiros militares. Método: ensaio clínico randomizado, paralelo, com mascaramento simples. A amostra constituiu-se de 51 participantes no grupo intervenção e 49 no controle. O grupo intervenção recebeu o programa interventivo incluindo as estratégias de coping pautadas na Classificação das Intervenções de Enfermagem, com duração de seis semanas consecutivas, um dia por semana. O grupo controle seguiu a rotina da Unidade de Serviço. Para as análises utilizou-se estatística descritiva, teste T de Student com correção de Welch e o teste de Mann-Whitney. A magnitude do efeito da intervenção foi calculada com o índice d de Cohen. Considerou-se valor p ≤0,05%. Resultados: na análise da média da diferença entre os escores nos grupos, as médias do grupo intervenção aumentaram significativamente para as estratégias de coping : suporte social ( p = 0,009), aceitação da responsabilidade ( p = 0,03), resolução de problemas ( p = 0,05) e reavaliação positiva ( p = 0,05). O impacto da intervenção apresentou magnitude moderada para o suporte social (d = 0,54). Conclusão: o programa interventivo possibilitou o aumento de estratégias de coping focadas no problema e na emoção em bombeiros militares. ReBEC: RBR-8dmbzc.

Tecnologias de informação e comunicação: revisão de escopo dos instrumentos de avaliação dos fatores de risco psicossociais no trabalho contemporâneo / Information and communication technologies: a scoping review of instruments to evaluate psychosocial risk factors at contemporary work

Resumo Introdução: a pandemia da COVID-19 desencadeou uma recessão global e o aumento da precarização do trabalho. Nesse cenário, o uso intensivo das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC) contribuiu para o surgimento de novos fatores de riscos psicossociais no trabalho (FRPT) e para o aumento da ocorrência de transtornos mentais nos trabalhadores. Objetivos: identificar instrumentos que avaliam os FRPT disponíveis na literatura e verificar se eles incorporaram as novas dimensões psicossociais do trabalho mediadas pelas TIC. Métodos: revisão de escopo, com busca nas bases PubMed, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Embase, Scopus e Web of Science, de artigos publicados no período de 1990 a 2023 seguindo as recomendações do Instituto Joanna Briggs e do PRISMA-ScR . Buscou-se agrupar estudos e instrumentos relevantes e identificar lacunas. Resultados: foram selecionados 18 instrumentos, de 3.424 artigos. Dez deles incluíram escalas/dimensões previstas no PRIMA-EF, dois incluíram dimensões do uso das TIC e seis foram considerados específicos para a avaliação de FRPT por TIC. Conclusão: destacam-se a importância do uso dos instrumentos de acordo com o contexto em que foram desenvolvidos, os fatores de estresse digital que ainda não foram considerados nesses questionários e a relevância do suporte da organização para a redução do tecnoestresse nos trabalhadores.

Abstract Introduction: the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a global recession and increased work precarity. In this scenario, the intensive use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) contributed to the appearance of new occupational psychosocial hazards, and the increase of mental disorders among workers. Objectives: to identify instruments that assess occupational psychosocial risks and stress available in literature and verify whether they include the new psychosocial work dimensions caused by ICTs. Methods: a scope review was conducted by searching the PubMed, BvS, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science databases for articles published between 1990 and 2023, following the Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA-ScR recommendations. It sought to group the relevant studies and instruments and identify gaps that should be observed. Results: bibliographic search identified 18 instruments, from 3424 articles. Ten included scales/dimensions foreseen by PRIMA-EF, two included dimensions on ICT use and six were considered specific for assessing ICT-related occupational psychosocial risks. Conclusion: the study highlights the importance of using context-appropriate instruments, the digital stress factors yet to be included in these questionnaires and the relevance of organizational support to reduce technostress in workers.

Estresse ocupacional entre psicólogos atuantes na atenção primária à saúde no contexto pandêmico / Occupational stress in psychologists working in primary health care in the context of the pandemic / Estrés laboral entre los psicólogos que trabajan en atención primaria de salud en el contexto de la pandemia

Este estudo analisa o estresse ocupacional entre psicólogos que atuavam na Atenção Primária à Saúde durante a pandemia ocasionada pela covid-19, assim como as características sociodemográficas e laborais dos participantes e sua relação com o estresse ocupacional. Participaram da pesquisa 70 psicólogos atuantes em 51 unidades básicas de saúde das regiões Oeste e Extremo Oeste catarinense. Para coleta de dados, um questionário sociodemográfico e a versão reduzida da Job Stress Scale (JSS) foram aplicados. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio da estatística descritiva e inferencial. Identificou-se que 35,7% dos psicólogos apresentaram alto desgaste no trabalho; 28,6% baixo desgaste; 27,1% se mostraram em trabalho passivo; e 8,6% em trabalho ativo. No modelo de regressão linear, os fatores associados à dimensão Demanda da JSS foram: possuir filho (a) (coeficiente -1,49; IC 95% -2,75 a -0,23) e afastamento do trabalho nos últimos 12 meses (coeficiente 1,88; IC 95% 0,60 a 3,15). Os psicólogos com hipertensão arterial sistêmica autorreferida apresentaram, em média, 3,96 pontos a menos no escore de Apoio social (IC 95% -7,06 a -0,85), quando comparados aos não hipertensos, e entre os psicólogos que trabalhavam no turno da manhã identificou-se aumento de 4,46 pontos, em média, no escore de Apoio social (IC 95% 0,90 a 8,02) em relação aos profissionais do turno manhã e tarde. Evidenciou-se que um número significativo de psicólogos apresentava-se em alto desgaste no trabalho, com potenciais implicações para sua saúde e atuação profissional.(AU)

This study analyzed occupational stress among psychologists who worked in Primary Health Care during the COVID-19 pandemic and participants' sociodemographic and work characteristics and their relationship with occupational stress. In total, 70 psychologists working in 51 basic health units in the West and Far West regions of Santa Catarina participated in this research. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the short version of the Job Stress Scale (JSS) were applied to collect data. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. In total, 35.7% of psychologists showed high stress at work; 28.6%, low burn out; 27.1%, passive work; and 8.6%, active work. The factors in the linear regression model that were associated with the JSS demand dimension referred to having children (coefficient −1.49; 95% CI −2.75 to −0.23) and absence from work in the last 12 months (coefficient 1.88; 95% CI 0.60 to 3.15). Psychologists with self-reported systemic arterial hypertension showed, on average, 3.96 points lower in the Social Support score (95% CI −7.06 to −0.85) than non-hypertensive ones and psychologists who worked in the morning shift, an average increase of 4.46 points in the Social Support score (95% CI 0.90 to 8.02) in relation to professionals working in the morning and afternoon shifts. A significant number of psychologists had high stress at work, with potential implications to their health and professional performance.(AU)

Este estudio evalúa el estrés laboral entre los psicólogos que trabajaron en la atención primaria de salud durante la pandemia provocada por la COVID-19, así como las características sociodemográficas y laborales de ellos y su relación con el estrés laboral. En la investigación participaron setenta psicólogos que trabajan en 51 unidades básicas de salud en las regiones oeste y lejano oeste de Santa Catarina (Brasil). Para la recolección de datos se aplicó un cuestionario sociodemográfico y la versión corta de la Job Stress Scale (JSS). El análisis de los datos se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Se identificó que el 35,7% de los psicólogos presentaban alto estrés en el trabajo; el 28,6% tenían poco desgaste; el 27,1% se encontraban en trabajo pasivo; y el 8,6% en trabajo activo. En el modelo de regresión lineal, los factores asociados a la dimensión demanda de la JSS fueron: tener hijo (coeficiente -1,49; IC 95% -2,75 a -0,23) y baja laboral en los últimos 12 meses (coeficiente 1,88; IC 95% 0,60 a 3,15). Los psicólogos con hipertensión arterial sistémica autoinformada presentaron un promedio de 3,96 puntos más bajo en la puntuación de apoyo social (IC 95% -7,06 a -0,85) en comparación con los no hipertensos, y entre los psicólogos que trabajaban en el turno de la mañana, se identificó un aumento promedio de 4,46 puntos en la puntuación de apoyo social (IC 95% 0,90 a 8,02) con relación a los profesionales que laboran en el turno de mañana y tarde. Quedó evidente que un número significativo de psicólogos se encontraba en situación de alto estrés en el trabajo, con posibles implicaciones para su salud y desempeño profesional.(AU)

Fatores psicossociais e Transtornos Mentais Comuns no teletrabalho do judiciário trabalhista na pandemia de Covid-19 / Psychosocial factors and common mental disorders in telework in the labor judiciary during the COVID-19 pandemic

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a relação entre os fatores psicossociais no teletrabalho e a prevalência de Transtornos Mentais Comuns (TCM) em um órgão do judiciário trabalhista brasileiro durante a pandemia de Covid-19. Foi realizado um estudo transversal com 119 magistrados e 934 servidores entre agosto e outubro de 2021. Os fatores psicossociais do trabalho foram avaliados por meio dos domínios de demandas, controle e suporte social da versão revisada do Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire e os TCM foram avaliados por meio do Self-Reporting Questionnaire. As razões de prevalência de TCM de acordo com os fatores psicossociais do trabalho foram obtidas por meio de regressão de Poisson com variância robusta. Magistrados e servidores apresentaram prevalências de TCM de 45,38% e 36,94%, respectivamente, considerando o ponto de corte 6/7. As maiores prevalências de TCM foram associadas ao trabalho de alta exigência, especialmente quando o suporte social foi mais baixo nos dois grupos. Os resultados deste estudo sugerem ao judiciário e a outros setores a necessidade de desenvolver ações visando à redução das demandas de trabalho e à promoção de suporte social adequado para a preservação da saúde mental no teletrabalho.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between psychosocial factors in telework and the prevalence of common mental disorders in a Brazilian labor court during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 119 judges and 934 civil servants between August and October 2021. The psychosocial work factors were assessed using the domains of demands, control and social support of the revised version of the Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire and common mental disorders were assessed using the Self-Reporting Questionnaire. The prevalence ratios of common mental disorders according to psychosocial work factors were obtained using Poisson regression with robust variance. Judges and civil servants had a prevalence of common mental disorders of 45.38% and 36.94%, respectively, considering the 6/7 cut-off point. The highest prevalences of common mental disorders were associated with high work demands, especially when social support was lower in both groups. The results of this study suggest to the judiciary and other sectors the need to develop actions aimed at reducing work demands and promoting adequate social support to preserve mental health in teleworking.

Prevalence and association between stress and anxiety in perioperative nursing professionals: mixed methods research / Prevalencia y asociación entre estrés y ansiedad en profesionales de enfermería perioperatoria: estudio mixto / Prevalência e associação entre estresse e ansiedade em profissionais de enfermagem perioperatória: estudo misto

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze prevalence and association between stress and anxiety among perioperative nursing professionals. Method: this is mixed methods explanatory sequential research. Data were collected between October 2022 and March 2023. Cross-sectional quantitative stage was developed with 56 perioperative nursing professionals, who answered a sociodemographic questionnaire, the List of Signs and Symptoms of Stress and General Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7). Qualitative data obtained from eight semi-structured interviews. Data mixing occurred per connection. Results: professionals with moderate anxiety (n=21; 36.8%) and high stress (n=24; 42.1%) prevailed. An association was found between anxiety and stress (r=0.827; p=0.01). Qualitative data supported aspects of the perioperative work context that predispose to stress and anxiety, such as work overload, little interprofessional collaboration, limited governance over routines and dichotomy between macroprocess management and care practice. Conclusion: an association was evidenced between high stress and anxiety present in the professionals investigated, injuries related to aspects of the work carried out in perioperative care contexts.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la prevalencia y asociación entre estrés y ansiedad entre profesionales de enfermería perioperatoria. Método: estudio secuencial explicativo de método mixto. Los datos se recopilaron entre octubre de 2022 y marzo de 2023. Se desarrolló una etapa cuantitativa transversal con 56 profesionales de enfermería perioperatorios, quienes respondieron un cuestionario sociodemográfico, el Listado de Signos y Síntomas de Estrés y GAD 7 (Trastorno de Ansiedad General). Datos cualitativos obtenidos de ocho entrevistas semiestructuradas. Se produjo una mezcla de datos por conexión. Resultados: predominaron los profesionales con ansiedad moderada (n=21; 36,8%) y alto estrés (n=24; 42,1%). Se encontró asociación entre ansiedad y estrés (r=0,827; p=0,01). Los datos cualitativos corroboraron aspectos del contexto laboral perioperatorio que predisponen al estrés y la ansiedad, como la sobrecarga de trabajo, la poca colaboración interprofesional, la gobernanza limitada de las rutinas y la dicotomía entre la gestión de macroprocesos y la práctica asistencial. Conclusión: hubo asociación entre el alto estrés y la ansiedad presentes en los profesionales investigados, problemas relacionados con aspectos del trabajo realizado en contextos de atención perioperatoria.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a prevalência e associação entre estresse e ansiedade de profissionais de enfermagem perioperatória. Método: estudo sequencial explanatório de método misto. Os dados foram coletados entre outubro de 2022 e março de 2023. Etapa quantitativa transversal desenvolvida com 56 profissionais de enfermagem perioperatória, que responderam questionário sociodemográfico, a Lista de Sinais e Sintomas de Estresse e o GAD 7 - Transtorno de Ansiedade Geral. Dados qualitativos obtidos com oito entrevistas semiestruturadas. Mixagem de dados por conexão. Resultados: prevaleceram profissionais com ansiedade moderada (n=21; 36,8%) e alto estresse (n=24; 42,1%). Constatou-se associação entre ansiedade e estresse (r=0,827; p=0,01). Dados qualitativos corroboraram com aspectos do contexto de trabalho perioperatório que predispõem ao estresse e à ansiedade, como sobrecarga de trabalho, pouca colaboração interprofissional, limitada governabilidade sobre as rotinas e a dicotomia entre gestão de macroprocessos e prática assistencial. Conclusão: evidenciou-se associação entre alto estresse e ansiedade presente nos profissionais investigados, agravos relacionados a aspectos do trabalho desenvolvido em contextos de cuidado perioperatório.

Estrés y satisfacción laboral de enfermeras en servicios críticos durante la pandemia de COVID-19 / Occupational Stress and Job Satisfaction among Nurses in Critical Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Introducción: La pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido un impacto negativo en la salud mental de las enfermeras, de ahí la existencia del estrés que ha implicado en la satisfacción laboral, lo que ha desafiado y puesto a prueba la capacidad emocional del profesional. Objetivo: Describir los niveles de estrés de las enfermeras y su relación con la satisfacción laboral en servicios críticos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, correlacional y transversal en 30 enfermeras que laboraban en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos de adultos y neonatos en un hospital público de Jaén (Cajamarca, Perú), entre noviembre y diciembre de 2022. Se utilizaron dos instrumentos tipo Likert, la Escala de Estrés de Enfermería, confiabilidad (0,919), y Satisfacción del Personal de Salud, confiabilidad (0,97). Se empleó la estadística descriptiva para procesar y analizar los datos con el software IBM SPSS versión 27, y la prueba ji al cuadrado de Pearson para establecer la relación entre las variables. Resultados: La prueba ji al cuadrado de Pearson evidenció correlación significativa entre las variables (p= 0,020), dado que p es menor a 0,05. El nivel de estrés que prevaleció fue alto (53,30 por ciento), seguido de medio (23,30 por ciento) y bajo (23,30 por ciento). El nivel de satisfacción laboral que predominó fue bajo (53,30 por ciento), seguido de medio (26,70 por ciento) y alto (20 por ciento). Conclusión: Se encontró relación significativa entre el estrés y la satisfacción laboral. Según los resultados, una de las formas más efectivas de aumentar la satisfacción en el entorno sanitario es disminuir los niveles de estrés(AU)

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health of nurses; hence the existence of the stress that has had implications in job satisfaction, challenging and testing the emotional capacity of the professional. Objective: To describe the stress levels among nurses and their relationship with job satisfaction in critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study was carried out with 30 nurses who worked in the intensive care unit for adults and neonates in a public hospital in Jaén (Cajamarca, Peru), between November and December 2022. Two Likert-type instruments were used: The Nursing Stress Scale, (reliability of 0.919) and the Health Personnel Satisfaction Scale (reliability of 0.97). Descriptive statistics were used to process and analyze the data, using the software IBM SPSS version 27; and Pearson's chi-square test was used to establish the relationship between the variables. Results: Pearson's chi-square test showed a significant correlation between the variables (p = 0.020), given that p is lower than 0.05. The level of stress that prevailed was high (53.30 percent), followed by medium (23.30 percent) and low (23.30 percent). The predominant level of job satisfaction was low (53.30 percent), followed by medium (26.70 percent) and high (20 percent). Conclusion: A significant relationship was found between stress and job satisfaction. According to the results, one of the most effective ways to increase satisfaction in the healthcare environment is reducing stress levels(AU)

Efficacy of auriculotherapy for decreasing anxiety and stress among perioperative nursing workers: a mixed study / Eficácia da auriculoterapia para ansiedade e estresse em profissionais de enfermagem perioperatória: estudo misto / Eficacia de la auriculoterapia para ansiedad y estrés en profesionales de enfermería perioperatoria: estudio mixto

Abstract Objective: to analyze the effectiveness of auriculotherapy for decreasing anxiety and stress of perioperative nursing professionals. Method: mixed methods research, embedded experimental model. In the quantitative stage, a randomized, triple-blind clinical trial was conducted with perioperative nursing professionals, who answered a characterization questionnaire, the List of Signs and Symptoms of Stress, and the General Anxiety Disorder-GAD 7. The participants attended eight auriculotherapy sessions with semi-permanent needles. The qualitative stage was exploratory and descriptive, in which data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Data were mixed with the incorporation of qualitative findings to examine the intervention in the experimental study. Results: 13 professionals participated in the intervention group and 14 in the control group. Anxiety and stress levels decreased significantly within groups, though no statistical difference was found between groups (p>0.05). The central category, "Auriculotherapy as an intervention to treat anxiety and stress," emerged from the qualitative data, which was subdivided into a base unit and three categories concerning the therapy's benefits. Conclusion: applying real and sham auriculotherapy had the same effect on the participants' anxiety and stress levels; the reports reinforced such evidence. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as auriculotherapy, are essential for recovering and promoting the health of perioperative nursing professionals. Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry: RBR-3jvmdn.

Resumo Objetivo: analisar a eficácia da auriculoterapia na ansiedade e estresse de profissionais de enfermagem perioperatória. Método: pesquisa de métodos mistos, experimental incorporada. Na etapa quantitativa realizou-se um ensaio clínico randomizado, triplo cego, com profissionais de enfermagem perioperatória, que responderam a um questionário de caracterização, a Lista de Sinais e Sintomas de Estresse, o Transtorno de Ansiedade Geral-GAD 7, sendo submetidos a oito sessões de auriculoterapia com semiagulhas. A etapa qualitativa foi exploratória e descritiva, com dados obtidos por entrevistas semiestruturadas. Dados mixados com incorporação dos achados qualitativos para examinar a intervenção no estudo experimental. Resultados: participaram 13 profissionais no grupo intervenção e 14 no controle, constatando-se redução significativa de ansiedade e estresse intragrupos, porém, sem diferença estatística intergrupos (p>0,05). Dados qualitativos possibilitaram a construção da categoria central "Auriculoterapia como intervenção para ansiedade e estresse", subdividida em uma unidade de base e três categorias, que versaram sobre os benefícios da prática. Conclusão: aplicar auriculoterapia com pontos verdadeiros e falsos (sham) apresentou igual efeito para ansiedade e estresse dos participantes investigados; evidências reforçadas pelos depoimentos. Intervenções não farmacológicas, como a auriculoterapia, são importantes para recuperação e promoção da saúde de profissionais de enfermagem perioperatória. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos: RBR-3jvmdn.

Resumen Objetivo: analizar la eficacia de la auriculoterapia en la ansiedad y estrés de profesionales de enfermería perioperatoria. Método: investigación de métodos mixtos, experimental e incorporada. En la etapa cuantitativa se realizó un ensayo clínico aleatorio, triple ciego, con profesionales de enfermería perioperatoria - que respondieron a un cuestionario de caracterización, a la Lista de Señales y Síntomas de Estrés, y al Trastorno de Ansiedad General GAD 7 - sometidos a ocho sesiones de auriculoterapia con agujas finas. La etapa cualitativa fue exploratoria y descriptiva, con datos obtenidos a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas. Datos mixtos con incorporación de los hallazgos cualitativos para examinar la intervención en el estudio experimental. Resultados: participaron 13 profesionales en el grupo intervención y 14 en el grupo control, habiéndose constatado reducción significativa de ansiedad y estrés intragrupos; sin embargo, sin diferencia estadística intergrupos (p>0,05). Datos cualitativos posibilitaron la construcción de la categoría central "Auriculoterapia como intervención para ansiedad y estrés", que fue subdividida en una unidad de base y tres categorías, que versaron sobre los beneficios de la práctica. Conclusión: aplicar auriculoterapia con puntos verdaderos y falsos (sham) presentó igual efecto para ansiedad y estrés en los participantes investigados, evidencias que fueron reforzadas por las declaraciones. Intervenciones no farmacológicas, como la auriculoterapia, son importantes para recuperación y promoción de la salud de profesionales de enfermería perioperatoria. Registro Brasileño de Ensayos Clínicos: RBR-3jvmdn.