A systematic review on the effect of work-related stressors on mental health of young workers.
Int Arch Occup Environ Health
; 93(5): 611-622, 2020 07.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
There is no review on the effect of work-related stressors on mental health of young workers. We systematically reviewed epidemiological evidence on this relationship.METHODS:
The review searched eight databases Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Cinahl, Cochrane Library, Informit, PsycINFO, and Scopus from their respective start dates until May 2017. Studies that have examined a mental health outcome in relation to a work-related stressor as exposure in young workers were included. The review was reported based on the PRISMA statement.RESULTS:
Three cross-sectional studies and six longitudinal cohort studies were included. Cross-sectional evidence showed that adverse work conditions including working overtime, job boredom, low skill variety, low autonomy, high job insecurity, and lack of reward were associated with poor mental health of young workers. Longitudinal evidence showed that high job demands, low job control, effort-reward imbalance, and low work support (men only) were associated with poor mental health. There was evidence on the contemporaneous relationship between two or more adverse work conditions and poor mental health.CONCLUSIONS:
Although more research (particularly high-quality longitudinal studies) is warranted in this area, our review indicates that work-related stressors have a negative impact on the mental health of young workers. The current review suggests that workplace interventions and policy are required to improve the quality of work for young workers.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Saúde Mental
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Estresse Ocupacional
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Transtornos Mentais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int Arch Occup Environ Health
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália