In:
Occupational Medicine, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 70, No. 1 ( 2020-03-12), p. 45-51
Abstract:
The work required to assist individuals in improving their mental health is stressful and known to be associated with burnout. In Japanese companies, non-medical occupational health (OH) staff often take the role of maintaining and improving workers’ mental health. However, few studies have examined burnout in this population. Aims To assess the relationship between burnout and occupational stressors among non-medical OH staff. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of OH staff who had participated in mental health seminars between 2016 and 2018. Occupational stressors were assessed using the Japanese version of the Job Content Questionnaire. Burnout was assessed using the Japanese version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Results We administered the survey to 230 non-medical OH staff, of which 188 completed the questionnaire. According to a hierarchical multiple linear regression analysis, high job demands were associated with greater emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal accomplishment. Greater job control was associated only with higher personal accomplishment. Lower job support was associated with greater emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. Conclusions The present study found relationships between occupational stressors and burnout dimensions among OH staff. To avoid burnout among non-medical OH staff, it is important to take measures against occupational stressors, especially job demands and low levels of job support.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0962-7480
,
1471-8405
DOI:
10.1093/occmed/kqz160
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2042824-8
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