Association Between Economic Activity and Depressive Symptoms Among Women With Parenting Children.

BACKGROUND: Balancing parenting and work life poses challenges for women with children, potentially making them vulnerable to depression owing to their dual responsibilities. Investigating working mothers' mental health status is important on both the individual and societal levels. This study aimed to explore the relationship between economic activity participation and depressive symptoms among working mothers. METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional study and used data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey collected in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. The participants in the study were women aged 19 to 50 who were residing with their children. In the total, 3,151 participants were used in the analysis. The independent variable was economic activity, categorized into two groups: 1) economically active and 2) economically inactive. The dependent variable was the depressive symptoms, categorized as present for a Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score of ≥ 10 and absent for a score < 10. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between economic activity and depressive symptoms, and sensitivity analyses were performed based on the severity of depressive symptoms. RESULTS: Among women with children, economically active women had reduced odds ratio of depressive symptoms compared with economically inactive women (odds ratio [OR], 0.54; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.36-0.80). In additional analysis, women working as wage earners had the lowest odds of depressive symptoms (OR, 0.43; 95% CI, 0.28-0.66). Women working an average of 40 hours or less per week were least likely to have depressive symptoms (OR, 0.42; 95% CI, 0.25-0.69). CONCLUSION: Economic activity is significantly associated with depressive symptoms among women with children. Environmental support and policy approaches are needed to ensure that women remain economically active after childbirth.

Exploring drivers of women's well-being in hospitals: mapping the landscape.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The workplace plays a key role in impacting the health and well-being of employees at various levels, including physical, psychological, and social aspects of health. This study aims to identify the drivers of a healthy environment that promotes the well-being of women employed in hospitals. MATERIALS & METHODS: This qualitative study used purposive sampling to recruit a total of 48 working women across a diverse range of participants with different job categories and socio-demographic statuses. These include clinical health (e.g., nurse, head nurse, practical nurse, supervisor, physicians); allied health (e.g., diagnostic services); public health (e.g., health promotion specialists); and administrative (e.g., hospital managers). Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using content analysis by creating codes, sub-themes, and themes. RESULTS: Content analysis resulted in 31 key codes, that generated 12 sub-themes and 4 key themes. These include Advancing women's health through collaborative leadership; a Psychologically safe environment for women; Thriving for positive social connections; and Advancing holistic health for women. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Hospital managers and leaders play a pivotal role in creating supportive workplaces for women. They can significantly assist in prioritizing their psychological and social health through personalized approaches tailored to women's needs, positioning them as co-designers of their health and well-being.

Prevalence and barriers to early initiation of breastfeeding among urban poor full-time readymade garments working mothers: a mixed-methods study in Bangladesh.

BACKGROUND: Early initiation of breastfeeding is the initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, which plays a significant role in a born baby's growth and survival, however its prevalence and predictors among urban full-time readymade garments (RMG) working mothers are not investigated. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and factors affecting early initiation of breastfeeding among urban RMG working mothers. METHODS: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods study was conducted between March 2023 and December 2023 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 452 full-time female RMG workers were included for the quantitative study. Qualitative study was carried out among 30 full-time female RMG workers, four female physicians who were employed in the RMGs, four RMG factory managers, and four local pediatricians. RESULTS: The prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding was 40% among the women. It was significantly associated with various factors, including socio-cultural barriers, the advanced age of the mother (AOR 3.93, 95%CI 1.18, 13.04), lack of education (AOR 6.86, 95%CI 1.11, 42.49), lack of awareness, and cultural practices such as initiating goat milk and honey instead of breast milk. The absence of colostrum feeding (AOR 8.96, 95%CI 4.30, 18.70) and pre-lacteal feeding (AOR 0.06, 95%CI 0.03, 0.11) were significant baby feeding practice-related barriers to early initiation of breastfeeding. Maternal health factors, notably post-delivery sickness, cesarean delivery, and lack of breastmilk production, were revealed as a significant hindrance to the early initiation of breastfeeding explored from qualitative analysis. In addition, RMG factory-related factors that significantly affect early initiation of breastfeeding include a strong focus on production, a busy schedule, and a lack of initiative regarding the early initiation of breastfeeding. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding among RMG working women is poor. This study emphasizes the need for interventions that address specific challenges of early initiation of breastfeeding faced by working mothers in RMG sectors, including improved lactation education, increased awareness to mitigate cultural barriers, RMG factory-based initiatives to empower female workers early initiation of breastfeeding, and preparing early initiation of breastfeeding -friendly post-cesarean unit at the health care facility.

Extended Paid Maternity Leave Associated With Improved Maternal Mental Health In Hong Kong.

In July 2020, Hong Kong extended statutory paid maternity leave from ten weeks to fourteen weeks to align with International Labour Organization standards. We used the policy enactment as an observational natural experiment to assess the mental health implications of this policy change on probable postnatal depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scores of 10 or higher) and postpartum emotional well-being. Using an opportunistic observational study design, we recruited 1,414 survey respondents with births before (August 1-December 10, 2020) and after (December 11, 2020-July 18, 2022) policy implementation. Participants had a mean age of thirty-two, were majority primiparous, and were mostly working in skilled occupations. Our results show that the policy was associated with a 22 percent decrease in mothers experiencing postnatal depressive symptoms and a 33 percent decrease in postpartum emotional well-being interference. Even this modest change in policy, an additional four weeks of paid leave, was associated with significant mental health benefits. Policy makers should consider extending paid maternity leave to international norms to improve mental health among working mothers and to support workforce retention.

Postpartum depression and risk factors among working women one year after delivery in Beijing, China: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common mental illness affecting women after childbirth, and working mothers may be faced with unique challenges. This study aimed to examine the depression status among working postpartum women in 1 year of childbirth and explore the relationship between occupational factors and PPD in urban Beijing, China. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 554 postpartum women was conducted among ten community health service centers in six urban districts of Beijing, China. Sociodemographic, occupational, childbirth and postpartum information were collected. Depression status was obtained using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) was assessed in relation to occupational characteristics, and influencing factors were analyzed through logistic regression. Results: Of the postpartum women, 29.42% met the criteria for depression. PPD prevalence was significantly higher among women employed in commercial enterprises (39.81%). The analysis of influencing factors showed that age, family or personal monthly income, maternity leave, feeding methods, and postpartum care affected the psychological health of occupational women after childbirth. Conclusion: PPD prevalence is notably elevated among women employed in commercial enterprises, and specific risk factors contribute to its occurrence. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address these risk factors and prevent PPD in this population.

Factors influencing menstrual regularity among female workers: a cross-sectional analysis study.

BACKGROUND: Regularity of menstrual cycles is an important indicator of women's health and fertility, and female workers are exposed to several factors, such as sleep disorders, stress, and shift work, that affect their menstrual regularity. This makes it necessary to comprehensively identify the determinants of menstrual regularity. Therefore, this study identified the factors affecting menstrual regularity among female workers from physiological, psychological, and situational dimensions based on the theory of unpleasant symptoms. METHODS: This was a secondary analysis of the 2010-2012 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and utilized the data of 2418 female workers. Based on the theory of unpleasant symptoms, physiological factors included age, age at menarche, childbirth experience, body mass index, and sleep duration. Psychological factors included stress level, depressive mood, and suicidal ideation. Situational factors included education level, household income, consumption of alcohol, engagement in smoking, and work schedule. The χ²-test and hierarchical logistic regression analysis were performed, reflecting the complex sample design. RESULTS: Age at menarche, childbirth experience, and body mass index among physiological factors and education level and work schedule among situational factors were found to be related to menstrual regularity. A higher risk of menstrual irregularities was found among those who had given birth (versus those who had not), had a high age at menarche (versus those with a low age at menarche), were obese (versus those who had a normal body mass index), had elementary school-level or lesser educational achievements (versus those with college graduate-level or higher educational achievements), and who had a shift work schedule (versus those with a fixed schedule). CONCLUSIONS: Intervention is needed for female workers who have these risk factors, and special attention must be paid to female workers who have a shift work schedule. Additionally, since body mass index can be controlled, intervention concerning body mass index is necessary to reduce menstrual irregularity.

Maternal employment characteristics as a structural social determinant of breastfeeding after return to work in the European Region: a scoping review.

BACKGROUND: The European Region has the lowest rate of exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months worldwide. Improving work-related breastfeeding issues is important given that women may have difficulties combining work and breastfeeding, especially those in precarious working situations, which adds to their adversity. This scoping review overviews research on the maternal employment characteristics that support breastfeeding continuation after return to work in the European Region. METHODS: Studies published from 2013 to 2023 were collected from Scopus, PubMed, and PsycInfo. Quantitative and qualitative studies published in English or French that explored the association between maternal employment characteristics and any breastfeeding status, duration, or experience were included. Participants included were mothers of healthy children who continued breastfeeding after resuming work. The main determinants were work-related factors that can lead to socially differentiated working conditions, including type of employment (e.g., occupation, employed/self-employed status, type of contract, working time, occupational prestige), working conditions (e.g., work schedule, decision latitude, latitude to organize worktime), and work environment (e.g., occupational exposure, family-friendly workplace policy, social support). The geographic area encompassed countries included in the World Health Organization European Region. RESULTS: Of the 693 single studies retrieved and screened, 13 were included in the review. Eight studies focused on combining work and breastfeeding, while the others had a broader spectrum by investigating breastfeeding determinants. The represented countries were Spain (n = 4), France (n = 4), UK (n = 2), Ireland (n = 2), and the Netherlands (n = 1). Results highlighted the heterogeneity of measures, time frames, and fields of inquiry, thus revealing a lack of conceptual framework regarding the links between work, breastfeeding, and social health inequalities. Nonetheless, being self-employed, working in a non-manual profession with time flexibility, having lactation rooms at work, being supported by co-workers, and having a breastfeeding workplace policy were salient factors that supported breastfeeding in working mothers. CONCLUSIONS: Supporting working mothers who choose to breastfeed is important given the myriad of adverse factors faced by mothers and their children. These results advocate for targeted actions at the workplace such as time flexibility, breastfeeding facilities, and the promotion of breastfeeding-friendly policies.

Unleashing the potential of metaphors: a categorization system for exploring return to work after maternity.

PURPOSE: Return to work after maternity leave represents a radical change in women's lives. This paper aims to present a new metaphor categorization system based on two studies, which could assist working mothers in expressing the nuances of their experience when returning to work after maternity leave. METHODS: We carried out the analysis of the metaphors according to the method for thematic analysis, through a multistep, iterative coding process. To ensure the researchers encode the data similarly, inter-coder reliability was achieved through the judges' agreement method. The level of agreement between the two judges was measured by Cohen's kappa. RESULTS: In Study 1, we established a system comprising ten metaphor categories (namely, Natural event and/or element, Challenge and destination, Movement and/or action, Fresh start, Fight, Game and hobby, Animal, Alternate reality, Means of transport, Hostile place). In Study 2, we recognized the same metaphor categories observed in Study 1, except "Means of transport", even with data sourced from a distinct participant group, an indicator of credibility in terms of inter-coder reliability. CONCLUSION: Findings highlight the usefulness of this new metaphor categorization system (named Meta4Moms@Work-Metaphors system for Moms back to Work) to facilitate a more straightforward elicitation of the meanings employed by working mothers to depict their return to work after maternity leave. Leveraging these insights, researchers/practitioners can develop and execute primary and secondary interventions aimed to enhance working mothers' work-life balance, well-being, and mental health.

Experiences With Work-Family Conflict, Breastfeeding, and Perinatal Mental Health Among Women Returning to Work After Giving Birth: A Mixed Methods Study.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine working mothers' experiences with returning to work after giving birth, work-family conflict, breastfeeding, and mental health. METHODS: A sequential, mixed methods design was used to administer an online survey to capture job characteristics and perceptions of work-family conflict among first-time mothers in Georgia who gave birth within the previous year ( N = 26). Then, interviews were conducted to understand their experiences with returning to work, work-family conflict, breastfeeding, and mental health. RESULTS: Many participants worked in educational settings and returned to full-time work after giving birth. Qualitative themes from 12 interviews captured the context of participants' work environments, types of work-family conflict, and factors that alleviated work-family conflict. CONCLUSIONS: Employers need to incorporate support for work-family conflict and perinatal mental health into workplace breastfeeding programs and maternity leave policies.

Mães em quarentena: maternidade em tempos de isolamento social decorrente da Covid-19 / Madres en cuarentena: la maternidad en tiempos de aislamiento social y Covid-19 / Mothers in quarantine: motherhood in times of social isolation due to Covid-19 pandemic

RESUMO Este estudo teve por objetivo analisar o impacto do isolamento social decorrente da pandemia de Covid-19 sobre a vida familiar, com ênfase na vivência da maternidade e na relação com os filhos. Participaram 20 mães de camadas sociais médias, de 29 a 45 anos, que mantinham atividades laborais a distância e estavam em isolamento social. Foram realizadas entrevistas individuais em profundidade por meio digital. O material coletado foi transcrito e submetido à análise de conteúdo temática. Os resultados mostraram que as mudanças impostas pela pandemia impactaram diretamente a vida familiar, explicitando as desigualdades de gênero na organização da rotina, distribuição de tarefas domésticas e cuidados parentais. Observou-se uma relação ambivalente das mães com a maternidade e com seus imperativos sociais, que reverberam no vínculo que estabelecem com seus filhos. A análise revela que a sobrecarga emocional e física contribui para exacerbar sentimentos de culpa e solidão vivenciados na relação com a maternidade, além de evidenciar conflitos no desempenho dos papéis de mãe, esposa e profissional. As entrevistadas demonstraram exaustão com as demandas domésticas e de cuidados com os filhos, além de conflitos relacionados ao descompasso entre expectativas e padrões sociais que regulam o exercício da maternidade e suas experiências pessoais como mães. As conclusões sugerem a presença de uma crise identitária relacionada aos ideais sociais vinculados às vivências da maternidade, o que convida a pensar na urgência de se olhar para o sofrimento materno, buscando compreender as dimensões subjetivas das transformações que perpassam essa experiência na vigência do isolamento social.

RESUMEN El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los efectos del aislamiento social resultante de la pandemia de COVID-19 en la vida familiar, con énfasis en la experiencia de la maternidad y la relación con los niños. Participaron 20 madres de estratos sociales medios, de 29 a 45 años de edad, que mantenían actividades laborales a distancia y se encontraban en aislamiento social. Se realizaron entrevistas individuales exhaustivas por medios digitales. El material recopilado se transcribió y se sometió a un análisis de contenido temático. Los resultados mostraron que los cambios impuestos por la pandemia afectaban directamente a la vida familiar, lo que explicaba las desigualdades de género en la organización rutinaria, la distribución de las tareas domésticas y el cuidado de los niños. Se observó una relación ambivalente entre las madres y la maternidad y sus imperativos sociales, que reverberaban en el vínculo que establecen con sus hijos. El análisis revela que la sobrecarga emocional y física contribuye a exacerbar los sentimientos de culpa y soledad experimentados en la relación con la maternidad, además de mostrar conflictos en el desempeño de los papeles de madre, esposa y profesional. Las mujeres entrevistadas mostraron agotamiento con las demandas domésticas y el cuidado de sus hijos, además de conflictos relacionados con el desajuste entre las expectativas y las normas sociales que regulan el ejercicio de la maternidad y sus experiencias personales como madres. Las conclusiones sugieren la presencia de una crisis de identidad ligada a los ideales sociales vinculados a las experiencias de la maternidad, lo que invita a pensar en la urgencia de mirar el sufrimiento materno, tratando de comprender las dimensiones subjetivas de las transformaciones en tiempos de aislamiento social.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to analyze the impacts of the social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic on family life, with emphasis on the experience of motherhood and the relationship with children. Twenty mothers from the middle social strata, from 29 to 45 years old, who kept working activities at a distance and were in social isolation, participated. In-depth individual interviews were conducted by digital means. The collected material was transcribed and submitted to thematic content analysis. The results showed that the changes imposed by the pandemic directly impacted family life, highlighting gender inequalities in routine organization, distribution of household tasks and parental care. An ambivalent relationship was observed between mothers and maternity and their social imperatives, which reverberated in the bond they establish with their children. The analysis reveals that emotional and physical burden contributes to exacerbate feelings of guilt and loneliness experienced in the relationship with motherhood, in addition to showing conflicts in the performance of the roles of mother, wife and professional. The women interviewed showed exhaustion with domestic and child care demands, in addition to conflicts related to the mismatch between expectations and social standards that regulate the exercise of motherhood and their personal experiences as mothers. The conclusions suggest the presence of an identity crisis due to the social ideals linked to the experiences of motherhood, which invites us to think about the urgency of looking at maternal suffering, seeking to understand the subjective dimensions of the transformations that this experience goes through in the times of social isolation.

The influence of perceptions of gender discrimination in the workplace on depressive symptoms among Korean working women: The moderating role of job satisfaction.

RATIONALE: While previous research has primarily examined the mental health implications of experiencing racial or gender discrimination in the workplace within a Western context, there remains a gap in understanding the impact of perceptions of workplace gender discrimination (WGD) on mental health in Asian countries. Additionally, the potential moderating role of job satisfaction in this relationship is yet to be thoroughly explored. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is an association between perceptions of WGD and depressive symptoms, independent of an individual's personal experiences of workplace discrimination. This study also examined whether this association is moderated by job satisfaction, distinguishing between intrinsic satisfaction (related to recognition of performance and achievement) and extrinsic satisfaction (related to wages, workplace relationships, and welfare). METHODS: The data utilized for this study were collected from 2170 employed women over four waves (eight years) of the Korea Women Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families, between 2012 and 2020. Fixed effects (FE) models were utilized to account for unobserved individual heterogeneity. RESULTS: FE estimates indicated that perceptions of WGD is significantly associated with an increase in depressive symptoms (b = 0.577, p < 0.001), even after controlling for personal experiences of workplace discrimination. Interaction analyses further revealed that this association is moderated by extrinsic job satisfaction (b = -0.318, p < 0.05), but not intrinsic job satisfaction. CONCLUSION: The perceptions of WGD may be a potential pathway by which gender inequalities at the workplace harms women's mental health. Interventions to reduce gender discrimination and enhance extrinsic job satisfaction may contribute to improving the mental health of working women.

Autoestima de trabalhadores terceirizados do setor de conservação de higiene e limpeza de hospitais privados / Self-esteem of outsourced workers in the hygiene conservation and cleaning of private hospitals / Autoestima de trabajadores subcontratados en el sector de higiene y limpieza de hospitales privados

Objetivo: analisar aspectos positivos e negativos relacionados à autoestima de trabalhadores terceirizados de serviços de higiene e limpeza hospitalar. Método: estudo exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado em duas instituições hospitalares privadas. Os participantes foram trabalhadores terceirizados dos serviços de higiene e limpeza. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se um questionáriosociodemográfico e um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada. Realizada análise temática indutiva. Resultados: a amostra constitui-se de 15 trabalhadores, do sexo feminino, que expressaram aspectos positivos e negativos que afetam sua autoestima, que estão relacionados à organização e ambiente de trabalho, às relações interpessoais e benefícios trabalhistas. Conclusão: aspectos positivos e negativos estão presentes entre esses trabalhadores e os gestores hospitalares devem refletir sobre o serviço de higiene e limpeza, estabelecendo estratégias educativas e coletivas para os trabalhadores relacionadas às práticas de trabalho realizadas neste contexto(AU)

Objective: to analyze positive and negative aspects related to the self-esteem of outsourced workers in hospital hygiene and cleaning services. Method: exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, carried out in two private hospital institutions. Participants were outsourced workers from hygiene and cleaning services. For data collection, a sociodemographic questionnaire and a semi-structured interview script were used. Inductive thematic analysis was performed. Results: the sample consisted of 15 female workers, who expressed positive and negative aspects that affect their self-esteem, which are related to the organization and work environment, interpersonal relationships and work benefits. Conclusion: positive and negative aspects are present among these workers and hospital managers should reflect on the hygiene and cleaning service, establishing educational and collective strategies for workers related to work practices carried out in this context(AU)

Objetivo: analizar aspectos positivos y negativos relacionados con la autoestima de trabajadores subcontratados en los servicios de higiene y limpieza hospitalaria. Método: estudio exploratorio, con enfoque cualitativo, realizado en dos hospitales privadas. Los participantes eran trabajadores subcontratados de los servicios de higiene y limpieza. Para la recolección de datos, se utilizó un cuestionario sociodemográfico y un guion de entrevista semiestructurada. Se realizó un análisis temático inductivo. Resultados: la muestra estuvo conformada por 15 trabajadoras, quienes expresaron aspectos positivos y negativos que inciden en su autoestima, los cuales están relacionados con la organización y clima laboral, las relaciones interpersonales y las prestaciones laborales. Conclusión: los aspectos positivos y negativos están presentes entre estos trabajadores y los administradores de hospitales deben reflexionar sobre el servicio de higiene y limpieza, estableciendo estrategias educativas y colectivas para los trabajadores, relacionadas con las prácticas de trabajo realizadas en este contexto(AU)

Mulheres em hemodiálise: mudança na ocupação laboral e resiliência / Women on hemodialysis: change in work occupation and resilience

Introdução: A doença renal crônica traz algumas restrições e limitações ao corpo, para as realizações de algumas atividades, como as profissionais, diárias e de lazer, devido as mudanças que a doença e o tratamento podem acarretar. Objetivo: Identificar como as mulheres lidam com as mudanças em suas ocupações laborais após o início do tratamento hemodialítico e sua influência com a resiliência. Método: Estudo exploratório, discursivo, de natureza mista (quali-quanti), desenvolvido em serviço de hemodiálise no município de São Paulo, com 32 mulheres com doença renal crônica, entre Maio e Agosto de 2018. Foi realizada entrevista com questionário estruturado. A análise qualitativa seguiu a estrutura proposta por Minayo e os dados quantitativos foram submetidos ao teste Shapiro-Wilk <0,05, Mann-Whitney e KruskalWallis. Resultados: O estudo revelou que as mulheres apresentaram uma característica de resiliência média. Para a maioria delas sem nenhuma atividade laboral, identificou-se sentimentos de dependência, desconforto, revolta e desânimo. Conclusão: Foi possível observar a importância da atividade laboral, como um fator de proteção e fortalecimento da resiliência, bem como evidenciou um importante aspecto do cuidado a ser explorado na atuação das equipes multiprofissionais de tal modo que favoreça o construto da resiliência

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease brings some restrictions and limitations to the body for carrying out some activities, such as professional, daily and leisure activities and due to the changes that the disease and treatment can bring about. Objects: Identify how women deal with changes in their work occupations after starting hemodialysis treatment and its influence on resilience. Method: Exploratory, discursive study, of a mixed nature (quali-quanti), developed in a hemodialysis service in the city of São Paulo, with 32 women with chronic kidney disease, between May and August 2018. An interview was carried out with a structured questionnaire. The qualitative analysis followed the structure proposed by Minayo and the quantitative data were submitted to the Shapiro-Wilk test <0.05, Mann-Whitney and KruskalWallis. Results: The study revealed that women had a characteristic of average resilience. For most of them without any work activity, feelings of dependence, discomfort, revolt and discouragement were identified. Conclusion: It was possible to observe the importance of work activity, as a factor of protection and strengthening of resilience, as well as showing an important aspect of care to be explored in the work of multidisciplinary teams in such a way that it favors the resilience construct

Introducción: La enfermedad renal crónica trae algunas restricciones y limitaciones al organismo, para la realización de algunas actividades, como las profesionales, cotidianas y de ocio y debido a los cambios que la enfermedad y el tratamiento pueden traer. Objetivo: Identificar cómo las mujeres afrontan los cambios en sus ocupaciones laborales luego de iniciar el tratamiento de hemodiálisis y su influencia en la resiliencia. Método: Estudio exploratorio, discursivo, de carácter mixto (quali-quanti), desarrollado en un servicio de hemodiálisis de la ciudad de São Paulo, con 32 mujeres con enfermedad renal crónica, entre mayo y agosto de 2018. Se realizó una entrevista mediante un cuestionario estructurado. El análisis cualitativo siguió la estructura propuesta por Minayo y los datos cuantitativos se sometieron a la prueba de Shapiro-Wilk <0,05, Mann-Whitney y Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados: El estudio reveló que las mujeres presentaron una característica de resiliencia media. Para la mayoría de ellos sin actividad laboral, se identificaron sentimientos de dependencia, malestar, enojo y desánimo. Conclusión: Se pudo observar la importancia de la actividad laboral, como factor de protección y fortalecimiento de la resiliencia, además de resaltar un aspecto importante del cuidado a explorar en el desempeño de equipos multidisciplinarios de manera que favorezca el constructo de resiliencia

Relações de trabalho e maternidade no contexto esportivo: um estudo de caso / Labor and maternity relationships in the sports context: a case study / Relaciones de trabajo y maternidad en el contexto deportivo: un estudio de caso

A Psicologia Social do Trabalho tem contribuído para a visibilidade e ampliação da compreensão do trabalho em seus diferentes formatos e contextos de atividade, alertando para a necessidade de se olhar para os trabalhos não regulamentados, como é o caso da atleta profissional. Nesse contexto, ainda mais fragilizada é a relação de trabalho da mulher atleta, principalmente, quando ela decide ser mãe e a precariedade no trabalho se acentua. Este artigo examina a trajetória de uma atleta de rendimento da seleção brasileira de vôlei, Tandara Caixeta, por meio do que tem sido veiculado nas mídias eletrônicas, especialmente os sites esportivos, sobre sua relação trabalhista com um clube. Foram analisadas 31 reportagens em sites que relacionavam com a gravidez e sua busca na justiça por seus direitos trabalhistas. A partir dos materiais coletados foi possível compreender que a problemática em questão versou sobre dois principais pontos: a relação contratual e a desproteção das atletas por ocasião da maternidade. Conclui-se que o apoio social, familiar e da equipe é fundamental para um retorno saudável da atleta ao seu rendimento, mas o apoio financeiro é fundamental para a manutenção do bem-estar e satisfação laboral. (AU)

Social Work Psychology has contributed to enhancing the visibility and understanding of work across its various formats and activity contexts, emphasizing the importance of considering unregulated forms of labor, as seen in the case of professional female athletes. Within this context, the working relationship of female athletes becomes even more fragile, particularly when they decide to become mothers, amplifying the challenges within their working arrangements. This article examines the journey of a high-performance athlete from the Brazilian volleyball team, Tandara Caixeta, based on her electronic media coverage, particularly on sports websites, regarding her employment relationship with a club. Thirty-one reports related to pregnancy and her pursuit of labor rights through legal action were analyzed. The collected materials enabled us to discern two primary issues: the contractual relationship and the lack of protection for athletes during maternity. The study concludes that social, family, and team support are crucial for a healthy return of the athlete to her performance, but financial support is essential for maintaining overall well-being and job satisfaction. (AU)

La Psicología del Trabajo Social ha contribuido para la visibilidad y amplia-ción de la comprensión del trabajo en sus diferentes formatos y contextos de actividad, alertando sobre la necesidad de mirar el trabajo no regulado, como es el caso del deportista profesional. En este contexto, la relación laboral de la deportista es aún más frágil, especialmente cuando decide ser madre y se acentúa la precariedad del trabajo. Este artículo propone seguir la trayectoria de una deportista de élite de la selección brasileña de voleibol, Tandara Caixeta, a través de lo publicado en medios electrónicos, especialmente sitios web depor-tivos, sobre su relación laboral con su club. Se analizaron 31 denúncias en sitios web relacionados con el embarazo, que reclamaron sus derechos laborales en los tribunales. A partir de los materiales recolectados se pudo entender que el tema en cuestión trataba sobre dos puntos principales: la relación contractual y la desprotección de los deportistas durante la maternidad. Se concluye que el apoyo social, familiar y de equipo es fundamental para un retorno saludable de la deportista a su desempeño, pero el apoyo económico es fundamental para mantener el bienestar y la satisfacción laboral. (AU)

¡Mujeres al borde! Acoso laboral y violencia doméstica se juntan en la pandemia / Women on the edge, workplace harassment and domestic violence come together in the pandemic

Se explora el panorama general de la percepción y experiencias de mujeres venezolanas, en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19, a partir de una investigación situada, por medio de una encuesta aplicada vía online entre septiembre y diciembre de 2020, dando lugar a 523 encuestas respondidas, provenientes de todas las regiones del país. Se emplearon 70 preguntas de tipo cerrada y abierta. Se recurrió a una metodología de levantamiento de información y análisis cuanticualitativo, con enfoque interpretativo, desde la epidemiologia crítica y la epistemología feminista. Como consecuencia de la pandemia y las medidas de prevención y contención, a partir de 2020, se relocalizan algunas actividades de producción y reproducción social. El distanciamiento y confinamiento de las personas en sus hogares, generó gran impacto. El peso del afrontamiento a la pandemia tiene un costo más alto para las mujeres, siendo estas la mayoría entre los trabajadores de la salud y quienes experimentan situaciones extremas, con alto impacto en su propia salud. De la investigación en línea, se extrae que las mujeres tenían una alta tasa de actividad económicoproductiva, con importante participación directa como suministradoras de cuidados en salud y con gran concentración de responsabilidades domésticas y de cuidados familiares, invadiéndolas sentimientos de agotamiento, incertidumbre y esperanzas por el avenir. Ante ello, está en juego el logro de justicia de género en los procesos de reproducción social, atendiendo las áreas de trabajo, cuidados y seguridad social, en favor de la dignidad y el bienestar de las personas, en particular de las mujeres(AU)

The general panorama of the perception and experiences of Venezuelan women, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, is explored from research situated, through a survey applied online between September and December 2020, resulting in 523 surveys answered, from all regions of the country. 70 closed-ended and open-ended questions were used. A methodology of information gathering and quantitative analysis was used, with an interpretative approach, from critical epidemiology and feminist epistemology. As a result of the pandemic and prevention and containment measures, as of 2020, some production and social reproduction activities are relocated. The distancing and confinement of people in their homes generated great impact. The burden of coping with the pandemic has a higher cost for women, who are the majority among health workers and those who experience extreme situations, with a high impact on their own health. the online research, it is extracted that women had a high rate of economic-productive activity, with important direct participation as providers of health care and with a high concentration of domestic and family care responsibilities, invading feelings of exhaustion, uncertainty and hopes for the future. Given this, the achievement of gender justice in the processes of social reproduction is at stake, attending to the areas of work, care and social security, in favor of the dignity and well-being of people, particularly women(AU)

Ser professor/a hoje: uma cartografia da docência no ensino fundamental / Ser maestro/a hoy: una cartografía de la enseñanza en la escuela primaria / To be a teacher today: a cartography of teaching in elementary school

RESUMO. A docência é uma profissão envolta em uma diversidade de conceitos e modos de ser-fazer-agir e conhecer a figura do/a professor/a, e suas distintas formas de atuar permitem que se compreenda a amplitude da realidade que cerca esse/a profissional. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo investigar as percepções e significados da docência entre professores/as do ensino fundamental de uma escola municipal de Santa Maria/RS. Tendo a cartografia como método, pode-se atentar para os processos que envolvem os sujeitos presentes na pesquisa, possibilitando que problematizações provocassem reflexões. Para tanto, foram realizadas observações e quatro encontros de grupo na escola, nos quais participaram três professoras. Um diário de campo foi utilizado para o registro das narrativas e atividades realizadas. Constatou-se que a profissão docente tem sua construção feita no campo do social, pois tanto a imagem, quanto o que é ser professor/a se constrói ao longo da vida de cada um/a. Também se observou que o exercício da docência ocorre no âmbito do coletivo, pois neste espaço emergem novas perspectivas para a própria atuação profissional, permitindo assim uma forma de escape à lógica adoecedora que envolve a profissão docente. Entende-se que este adoecimento é resultante de processos de subjetivação que se expandem por toda uma rede política, econômica, cultural e social. Diante disto, pode-se apreender que intervenções que envolvem o coletivo podem ser ações potencializadoras de mudanças, tanto no ser como no fazer do/a professor/a em seu cotidiano profissional, corroborando para o seu crescimento pessoal como docente.

RESUMEN. La docencia es una profesión envuelta en una diversidad de conceptos y formas de ser-hacer-actuar y conocer la figura del docente y sus diferentes formas de actuar permite comprender la amplitud de la realidad que rodea a este profesional. Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo investigar las percepciones y significados de la docencia entre profesores de primaria de una escuela municipal de Santa Maria / RS. Teniendo la cartografía como método, fue posible prestar atención a los procesos que involucran a los sujetos presentes en la investigación, permitiendo que la problematización provoque reflexiones. Para ello, se realizaron observaciones y cuatro reuniones grupales en la escuela, en las que participaron tres docentes. Se utilizó un diario de campo para registrar las narrativas y actividades realizadas. Se constató que la profesión docente se construye en el ámbito social, ya que tanto la imagen como lo que significa ser docente se construye a lo largo de la vida de cada persona. También se observó que el ejercicio de la docencia se da en el ámbito colectivo, pues en este espacio surgen nuevas perspectivas para el desempeño profesional, posibilitando así una vía para escapar de la lógica enfermiza que envuelve la profesión docente. Se entiende que esta enfermedad es el resultado de procesos de subjetivación que se expanden a lo largo de un entramado político, económico, cultural y social. Ante esto, se pudo aprehender que las intervenciones que involucran al colectivo pueden ser acciones que potencien cambios, tanto en el ser como en el hacer del docente en su rutina profesional, apoyando así su crecimiento personal como docente.

ABSTRACT. Teaching is a profession shrouded in a diversity of concepts and ways of being-doing-acting and knowing the figure of the teacher and their different ways of acting allows one to understand the breadth of the reality that surrounds this professional. This research aimed to investigate the perceptions and meanings of teaching among elementary school teachers in a municipal school in Santa Maria/RS. Having cartography as a method, it was possible to pay attention to the processes that involve the subjects present in the research, allowing problematization to provoke reflections. For this purpose, observations and four group meetings were carried out at the school, in which three teachers participated. A field diary was used to record the narratives and activities performed. It was found that the teaching profession is built in the social field, as both the image and what it means to be a teacher is built throughout the life of each person. It was also observed that the exercise of teaching occurs in the collective sphere, as in this space new perspectives for professional performance emerge, thus enabling a way to escape from the sickening logic that involves the teaching profession. It is understood that this illness is the result of subjectivation processes that expand throughout a political, economic, cultural and social network. In view of this, it was possible to apprehend those interventions that involve the collective can be actions that enhance changes, both in the being and in the doing of the teacher in their professional routine, thus supporting their personal growth as a teacher.

Relações de gênero e trabalho das mulheres na Cadernos de Psicologia Social e do Trabalho: uma revisão bibliográfica (1998-2018) / Gender relations and women's work in the Cadernos de Psicologia Social do Trabalho: an overview of its first two decades (1998-2018)

A relação entre trabalho e gênero tem se apresentado como um frutífero campo de estudos nas ciências sociais e humanas. O crescente interesse por essa relação também está presente na Psicologia. Em especial, no campo da Psicologia Social do Trabalho as análises sobre os processos de trabalho são articuladas com dimensões fundamentais para a compreensão do funcionamento da sociedade, tais como raça, classe e gênero. Neste trabalho, por meio de uma revisão de caráter narrativo, buscamos descrever e analisar como o trabalho das mulheres e as relações de gênero têm sido investigados nos artigos publicados na revista Cadernos de Psicologia Social do Trabalho. Para isso, levantamos os artigos publicados nessa revista de 1998 a 2018, selecionando um corpus total de 72 artigos. Nossa análise foi dividida em duas etapas: na primeira, abarcamos uma análise descritiva do corpus, e na segunda, realizamos uma profunda análise qualitativa. Os resultados da análise descritiva apontaram que houve um aumento no número total de publicações que abordam questões de gênero e uma diminuição no número proporcional em relação ao total de artigos publicados. Com base na análise qualitativa, argumentamos que ainda existem desafios teóricos e metodológicos a serem superados para que a temática se consolide na psicologia social do trabalho

The relationship between work and gender has been presented as a fruitful field of study in social and human sciences. The growing interest in this relationship is also present in Psychology. In particular, in the field of Social Psychology of Work, analyses of work processes are articulated with fundamental dimensions for understanding the functioning of society, such as race, class, and gender. In this work, with a narrative review, we seek to describe and analyze how women's work and gender relations have been investigated in articles published in the journal Cadernos de Psicologia Social do Trabalho. For this, we surveyed the articles published in this journal from 1998 to 2018, selecting a total corpus of 72 articles. Our analysis was divided into two stages: in the first, we covered a descriptive analysis of the corpus and, in the second, we did an in-depth qualitative analysis. The results of the descriptive analysis indicate an increase in the total number of publications that address gender issues, and a decrease in the proportional number regarding the total number of published articles. Based on the in-depth qualitative analysis, we argue that there are still theoretical and methodological challenges to be overcome for the consolidation of this theme in social psychology of work

The impact of work interference with family on depressive symptoms among married working women: A longitudinal panel study.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of work interference with family (WIF) on depressive symptoms among married working women. METHODS: Data from 2014‒2018 of the Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families were used. Only married women living with their husbands and wage workers were included, whereas those diagnosed with depression at the baseline year and those with missing values were excluded. A total of 1,504 individuals were included as the study population. The impact of WIF on depressive symptoms was analyzed using the generalized estimating equation model with a logit link. RESULTS: After adjusting for all the potential confounding variables, it was found that WIF had an effect on depressive symptoms. Women whose work interfered with their family were 1.58 times more likely to experience depressive symptoms than those who did not experience WIF (95% Confidence interval (CI): 1.30‒1.92). WIF due to irregular working hours had the highest odds ratio for depression (Adjusted odds ratio (OR): 2.01, 95% CI: 1.32‒3.08). Women with WIF were more likely to develop depressive symptoms when they had two or more children (With 2 children, Adjusted OR: 1.69, 95% CI: 1.31‒2.18; With 3 or more children, Adjusted OR: 1.63, 95% CI: 1.07-2.49). CONCLUSIONS: Thus, married working women who experienced WIF were found to be at a higher risk of developing depressive symptoms. Therefore, considering how prevailing stereotypes that roles of men and women are separated can harm women's mental health, policy measures should be implemented to ensure women's quality of life based on the work-family balance.

Expectativas y realización profesional en Cirugía General y subespecialidades quirúrgicas: situación actual de los cirujanos jóvenes en Córdoba / Expectations and professional fulfillment in general surgery and surgical sub-specialties: current situation of young surgeons in Cordoba

RESUMEN Antecedentes: en la Argentina, la especialidad Cirugía General se encuentra en crisis y esta situación alarmante se halla vinculada a las malas condiciones laborales del cirujano general. Objetivo: describir la percepción que el cirujano joven tiene al terminar su programa de formación, en relación con su perspectiva laboral, actividad quirúrgica y académica. Material y métodos: estudio transversal basado en una encuesta dirigida a cirujanos jóvenes en Córdoba, Argentina. Resultados: participaron 53 encuestados. El 58% eran hombres y la mediana de edad fue 32 años. El 72% ejercía Cirugía General y el 55% trabajaba en el sector privado. El 34% pertenecía a la Asociación de Cirugía de Córdoba y el 23% a la Asociación Argentina de Cirugía. En cuanto a la experiencia profesional, el 53,1% eran cirujanos junior y el 64% eran competentes para realizar procedimientos de baja o mediana complejidad. En relación con la perspectiva laboral, el 89% consideró que el cirujano joven no consigue salida laboral rápida y el 96,2% refirió que sus prácticas no eran bien remuneradas. Respecto de la calidad de vida personal y laboral, el 57% manifestó frustración e incertidumbre económica. En cuanto a las cirujanas, la tasa de inequidades de género y hostigamiento sexual en el ámbito laboral fue del 73% y 50%, respectivamente. Conclusión: encontramos la percepción de un bajo nivel de competencia para las cirugías de mayor complejidad y una baja tasa de adherencia a sociedades quirúrgicas. Debido a la escasa oferta laboral existe gran frustración e incertidumbre económica. Actualmente, predomina y persiste el maltrato y hostigamiento hacia las cirujanas.

ABSTRACT Background: In Argentina, the specialty of general surgery is in crisis, and this alarming situation is associated with the poor working conditions of general surgeons. Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the perception of young surgeons at the end of their training program, in relation to their job prospects, surgical and academic activity. Material and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study based on a survey responded by young surgeons in Cordoba, Argentina. Results: The survey was responded by 53 young surgeons; 58% were men and median age was 32 years. Seventy-two percent practiced general surgery and 55% worked in the private setting. Thirtyfour percent were members of Asociación de Cirugía de Córdoba and 23% belonged to Asociación Argentina de Cirugía. As for professional experience, 53.1% were junior surgeons and 64% were capable of performing low or medium complexity procedures. Eighty-nine percent considered that young surgeons do not get a job quickly and 96.2% reported that they were not well paid for their practice. When asked about their personal and professional quality of life, 57% expressed frustration and economic uncertainty. Among women surgeons, 73% reported gender inequities and 50% reported sexual harassment in the workplace. Conclusion: Young surgeons perceived they had low level of competencies for high complexity surgical procedures and reported low rate of membership in surgical societies. Most of them feel frustrated due to scarce job opportunities and expressed economic uncertainty. Nowadays, abuse and harassment of women surgeons still prevails and persists.

Working mothers' breastfeeding experience: a phenomenology qualitative approach.

BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding practice is influenced by the mother's attitude toward and knowledge of breastfeeding. Working mothers face many challenges and need support to maintain breastfeeding. This study aimed to explore working mothers' breastfeeding experiences and challenges that can influenced their practices. METHODS: The qualitative phenomenological approach involving working mothers in Kota Bharu who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and consented to participate in the study were recruited using purposive sampling. Sixteen participants aged 24 to 46 years were interviewed using semi-structured in-depth interviews in the study. All interviews were recorded in digital audio, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis. FINDINGS: Three main themes emerged from the data analysis: perception of breastfeeding, challenges in breastfeeding, and support for breastfeeding. Two subthemes for perceptions were perception towards breastfeeding and towards infant formula. Challenges had two subthemes too which were related to perceived insufficient milk and breastfeeding difficulty. Where else, two subthemes for support were internal support (spouse and family) and external support (friends, employer, and healthcare staff). CONCLUSIONS: Maintaining breastfeeding after return to work is challenging for working mothers and majority of them need support to continue breastfeeding practice. Support from their spouses and families' influences working mothers' decision to breastfeed. Employers play a role in providing a support system and facilities in the workplace for mothers to express and store breast milk. Both internal and external support are essential for mothers to overcome challenges in order to achieve success in breastfeeding.