Year: 2024
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: Introduction Psychosocial risks can affect any sector of activity. Healthcare workers (HCW) are particularly exposed, especially those specializing in pediatrics. Aims To assess the level of work-related stress among pediatric HCW and evaluate its impact on their health status. Methods Descriptive cross-sectional study carried out among PS working in a university pediatric department in June 2023. It was based on an anonymous self-questionnaire including the Karasek and Siegrist model. Results Thirty HCWs completed the questionnaire. The average age was 37±10 years, with a feminine predominance (83%). They were mainly doctors (37%) and high-qualified technicians (23%), with an average professional seniority of 9 years. 53% of them claimed to be victims of violence at work. They were unsatisfied with their working conditions in 59% of cases. They presented various psychosomatic symptoms linked to stress, dominated by fatigue (72%). These disorders required psychiatric consultation in 39% of cases. Low decision latitude was found in 80% of cases and high psychological demand in 73% of HCWs. The JOB STRAIN situation was noted in 63% of cases, and ISO STRAIN in 47%. An imbalance in the effort/reward balance was found in 20% of cases. The quality of work was affected by the notion of delay, absenteeism and neglect at work (respectively 10%). Discussion Pediatric doctors present high levels of stress linked to exposure to psycho-organizational constraints, despite their stable professional status. Conclusion It is imperative to combat this phenomenon by promoting worker awareness, peer support and recognition for any work done.
Source: Occupational Medicine
Institution: Hôpital La Rabta
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4400352467