Job stress and reaction of dental hygienist by using the job strain model
Year: 2010
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Department of Dental Hygiene, Chodang University교신저자：최미숙 우) 534-701 전라남도 무안군 무안읍 무안로 1644번지 초당대학교 치위생학과전화 : 061-450-1250, 010-5496-5790 Fax : 061-450-1811 E-mail : msch [email protected]접수일－2010년 7월 1일 수정일－2010년 8월 18일 게재확정일－2010년 8월 25일ABSTRACTObjectives : A precedent research has documented that occupational stress is closely associated with increased the risk of fatigue and decreased in job satisfaction. This study was conducted in an effort to assess the relationship of occupational stress to self-perceived fatigue and job satisfact ion by using job strain model.Methods : The number of respondents was 122 dental hygienist who work in dental clinic and period of the investigation was July 2009 through september 2009. A structured questionnaire was employed to evaluate the participants' sociodemographics, job-related factors, health-related behavior s, occupational stress, job satisfaction and self-perceived fatigue. Occupational stress and self-perceived fatigue were assessed using the Korean Occupational Stress Scale-Short form (KOSS-SF) and the Multidimensional Fati gue Scale (MFS), respectively.Results : In job strain model, the ratio of Q2(High Strain Job) group that more susceptible to disease by stress than other group was 16% and the proportion of high fatigue group(Q3 , Q4 group) and low job satisfaction group(Q3, Q4 group) was 48%, 45% respectively. In logistic regression analys es, a High Strain Job group was associated with higher odds of react factor(fatigue, job satisfaction) and the odds wa s down by 3.3%～7.5% after adjustment for age, smoking, alcohol drinking, regular exercise. So the effective strategy f or fatigue, job satisfaction reduction for dental hygienist requires additional program focusing on innovated work environm ent that provide a enough leisure time and exercise program considering the personality traits. Conclusions : The results of this study suggest that occupational stress is a determinant predictor of self perceived fatigue and job satisfaction. Thus, a stress management program for the reduction of occupational stress, and the promotion of dental hygienist impact assessment health and qual ity of life is strongly recommended.
Authors: Mi-Suk Choi, Kwon-Suk Ahn
Language: English
Subfield: Medical Laboratory Technology
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $237
OpenAlex ID: W112558389