Comparative Prevalence of Anxiety Among Employees of SISTRAN and Premium Latino Companies in Quito- Ecuador.ÓN CON LA EMPRESA PREMIUM LATINO EN QUITO DURANTE EL PERIODO ENERO - AGOSTO 2024.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anxiety among office employees at the companies SISTRAN and PREMIUM LATINO, based on their working conditions, in the city of Quito during the period from January to August 2024. A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used, with a total sample of 100 participants. Data was collected through digital forms (Google Forms), which included the Labor Conditions Survey and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS). Analysis was conducted using Epi Info V7 software, employing descriptive statistics, cross-tabulation, and logistic regression. 52% of participants were male, and 73% were between the ages of 21 and 39. The majority worked fewer than 40 hours per week (59%) and held operational positions (58%), with the role of analyst being the most common (64%). The overall prevalence of anxiety was 67%, with a higher incidence among SISTRAN employees (58.21%) compared to PREMIUM LATINO (41.79%), a difference that was statistically significant (p < 0.003). Multivariate analysis showed that PREMIUM LATINO employees were 0.26 times less likely to develop anxiety than those at SISTRAN (OR: 0.26; 95% CI: 0.10–0.66), suggesting a protective effect. Significant differences were also found in working hours (p < 0.02), while variables such as age, gender, and occupation did not show relevant associations. The study highlights the influence of the work environment on workers' mental health.
Author: Andreina Aguilar Lara
Institutions: University of the Americas, Universidad de las Américas
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409646866