In:
Cadernos de Saúde Pública, FapUNIFESP (SciELO), Vol. 18, No. 3 ( 2002-06), p. 807-816
Abstract:
A cross-sectional study was conducted to identify possible associations between working conditions and health among correctional officers in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The study used a stratified proportional random sample of 311 individuals who answered a non-identifiable self-applied questionnaire. The following results were obtained by logistic regression: (a) psychologically inadequate workplace, insufficient basic work conditions, no leisure time, lack of sports practice, ³ nine years working in the prison system, excessive work hours, ³ 48 hours work/week, and inadequate organizational conditions at work were associated with minor psychological disorders; (b) lack of specific training, female gender, ³ 48 hours work/week, psychologically inadequate workplace, no leisure time, and lack of sports practice were associated with persistent stress, (c) age ³ 45 years, ³ nine years working in the prison system, excessive work hours, lack of sports practice, inadequate basic and organizational work conditions, and minor psychological disorders were associated with health complaints.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0102-311X
DOI:
10.1590/S0102-311X2002000300024
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Publication Date:
2002
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2027139-6
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