The role of socio-psycological factors for development of occupational stress among petrochemical workers
Abstract
Objective. To study the importance of psychosocial risk factors for development of occupational stress among petrochemical workers and to initiate the complex of preventive programs. Material and methods. We conducted socio-psychological studies including specially designed anonymous questionnaires and psychological tests (a test method) using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale – HADS. Results and discussion. Based on the assessment of results of hygienic and socio- psychological studies, factors causing stress in petrochemical workers were identified. Hygienic studies carried out have shown that a variety of hazardous work environment factors including chemical, noise, hazardous microclimate, work severity and strains have the negative impact towards the health of workers. The most significant psychosocial factors affecting the workers of the given enterprises were a lack of time with experienced responsibility and knowledge of outcomes as well as social instability in society. Low physical activity, malnutrition, bad habits may affect workers’ health. Survey data confirmed adequate appreciation of the employer’s activities in terms of workers’ health maintenance and promotion. To effectively deal with social stress, it is necessary to provide security of the occupation, to increase work motivation related to career opportunities. Based on the studies conducted, the most useful approach to stress preventing at work and increasing workers’ stress resistance at the corporate and individual levels contributing to considerable social and economic effects in the future has been made.
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Gimaeva Z.F. – candidate of medical sciences, associate professor of the department of therapy and clinical pharmacology, e-mail: e-mail: gzf-33@mail.ru
Bakirov A.B. – doctor of medical sciences, professor, academician of RAS, director
Kaptsov V.A. – doctor of medical sciences, corresponding member of RAS, professor, e-mail: kapcovva@rambler.ru
Karimova L.K. – doctor of medical sciences, professor, chief researcher
