Occupational stress and common mental disorders: how do coping strategies work?

Introduction: Coping strategies are described as devices capable of minimizing the effects of occupational stress on workers' mental health. Objectives: To evaluate the association between occupational stressors and occurrence of common mental disorders and how coping strategies work in this relationship. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with 3,343 healthcare workers from six municipalities in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Common mental disorders were measured by the Self-Reporting Questionnaire, and occupational stressors by the Job Content Questionnaire. Coping strategies included physical activity, leisure activities, social support at work, alcohol consumption, and smoking. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed, stratified by sex. Results: Occupational stressors were associated with common mental disorders, more strongly among women. The practice of physical activity contributed to reduce the prevalence of common mental disorders, regardless of occupational stressors. Leisure activities were associated with lower prevalence of common mental disorders, but without statistical significance, losing relevance in the presence of occupational stressors. Social support and smoking or drinking habits were not associated with common mental disorders and did not influence the relationship with occupational stressors. Conclusions: Occupational stressors are associated with common mental disorders, with emphasis on high demand, even after adjusted for coping strategies. The relationship between occupational stressors and mental is corroborated, with greater female vulnerability, as well as the role of positive coping strategies in protecting mental health. The pertinence of adopting measures that reduce stress at work, promote the adoption of positive coping strategies, and consider gender inequalities in these relationships.

Risk factors for site complications of intravenous therapy in children and adolescents with cancer.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze predictive factors for the incidence of complications related to peripheral venous catheters in children and adolescents with cancer. METHODS: a longitudinal follow-up study, conducted at a pediatric oncology clinic unit of a hospital in Bahia, with 333 peripheral venous catheters inserted in 77 children and 26 adolescents. Data collection took place between April 2015 and December 2016 through direct observation of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion, medical record data collection and daily observation of the puncture site. RESULTS: the incidence of complications was 18.6%. The modeling of the variables confirmed that the risk factors for complications in children/adolescents with cancer were: prolonged peripheral intravenous therapy (p=0.002), history of complications (p=0.000), non-irritating/vesicant medications (p=0.003) and vesicant solutions (p=0.000). CONCLUSIONS: the goal has been achieved. Results can contribute to the theoretical, practical and social context.

Risk factors for site complications of intravenous therapy in children and adolescents with cancer / Factores de riesgo para complicaciones locales de la terapia intravenosa en niños y adolescentes con cáncer / Fatores de risco para complicações locais da terapia intravenosa em crianças e adolescentes com câncer

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze predictive factors for the incidence of complications related to peripheral venous catheters in children and adolescents with cancer. Methods: a longitudinal follow-up study, conducted at a pediatric oncology clinic unit of a hospital in Bahia, with 333 peripheral venous catheters inserted in 77 children and 26 adolescents. Data collection took place between April 2015 and December 2016 through direct observation of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion, medical record data collection and daily observation of the puncture site. Results: the incidence of complications was 18.6%. The modeling of the variables confirmed that the risk factors for complications in children/adolescents with cancer were: prolonged peripheral intravenous therapy (p=0.002), history of complications (p=0.000), non-irritating/vesicant medications (p=0.003) and vesicant solutions (p=0.000). Conclusions: the goal has been achieved. Results can contribute to the theoretical, practical and social context.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar los factores predictivos de la incidencia de complicaciones relacionadas con los catéteres venosos periféricos en niños y adolescentes con cáncer. Métodos: estudio longitudinal de seguimiento, realizado en una unidad de clínica de oncología pediátrica de un hospital de Bahía, con 333 inserciones de catéteres en 77 niños y 26 adolescentes. La recolección se realizó entre abril de 2015 y diciembre de 2016 a través de la observación directa de la inserción del catéter intravenoso periférico, la recolección de registros médicos y la observación diaria del sitio de punción. Resultados: la incidencia de complicaciones fue del 18,6%. El modelo de las variables confirmó que los factores de riesgo para complicaciones en niños/adolescentes con cáncer fueron: terapia intravenosa periférica prolongada (p=0.002), antecedentes de complicaciones (p=0.000), medicamentos no irritantes/vesicantes (p=0.003) y soluciones vesicantes (p=0.000). Conclusiones: el objetivo se ha logrado. Los resultados pueden contribuir al contexto teórico, práctico y social.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar fatores preditores para a incidência de complicações relacionadas a cateteres venosos periféricos em crianças e adolescentes com câncer. Métodos: estudo longitudinal de seguimento, realizado na unidade de clínica oncológica pediátrica de um hospital da Bahia, com 333 acessos inseridos em 77 crianças e 26 adolescentes. A coleta ocorreu entre abril de 2015 a dezembro de 2016 por meio da observação direta da inserção do cateter intravenoso periférico, coleta em prontuário e observação diária do sítio de punção. Resultados: a incidência das complicações foi de 18,6%. A modelagem das variáveis confirmou que os fatores de risco para complicações em crianças/adolescentes com câncer foram: terapia intravenosa periférica prolongada (p=0,002), antecedentes de complicações (p=0,000), medicamentos não irritantes/vesicantes (p=0,003) e soluções vesicantes (p=0,000). Conclusões: o objetivo foi alcançado. Os resultados podem contribuir para o contexto teórico, prático e social.