An exploratory study on occupational stress and work-related unintentional injury in off-shore oil production / 中华流行病学杂志
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
; (12): 441-444, 2002.
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the association between occupational stress and other socio-psychological factors and work-related unintentional injury in off-shore oil production.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 561 Chinese off-shore oil workers. They were inquired with a self-administered questionnaire involving in socio-demographic characteristics, occupational stress, type A behavior personnel, social support and coping style, and work-related unintentional injury in the past year.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Seventy-six (13.5%) workers experienced work-related unintentional injury for once time or more in the past year. A total 141 number of person-times were counted including 18 person-times being serious injury, 26 person-times moderate, and 97 person-times light. After adjustment for age, educational level, marital status, duration of off-shore work and job title, logistic regression indicated that perceived stress from "management problem and relationship with others" were significantly associated with work-related unintentional injuries in the past year (OR = 1.33, 95% CI 1.05-1.68; P < 0.05). Workers lack of emotional support from friends seemed to less reporting on work-related unintentional injuries (OR = 0.37, 95% CI 0.22-0.63).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The results implied emphasizing on that the training and guidance as well as better cooperation among the workers might reduce work-related unintentional injuries in off-shore oil industry.</p>
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Main subject:
Stress, Psychological
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Wounds and Injuries
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Fuel Oils
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Accidents, Occupational
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Occupational Diseases
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
Year:
2002
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Article