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BACKGROUND: The work environment is a place in which different kinds of interpersonal relationships are developed and can contribute positively or negatively to productivity and to workers' well-being. Discussion on this topic may contribute to building more coping strategies to fight against gender inequality and the emotional repercussions of these conditions. OBJECTIVE: This is a cross-sectional study that investigated the possible influence of work environment relationships on the mental health of Brazilian seamstresses. METHODS: The participants were seamstresses from four clothing factories in a city in the southwest of Brazil. For data collection, we used the Social Support Perception at Work Scale; Self-Report Questionnaire; Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test; and a focus group. The quantitative data were statistically analyzed, and data from the focus groups were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS: Interpersonal relationships at work were mentioned as sources of conflict and stress but also as emotional and material social support providers. In the sample studied, these relationships did not influence directly the development of mental health disorders. CONCLUSIONS: Study results suggest that a low level of education is an important factor that increases the vulnerability of these women to the precariousness of work, and, consequently to developing mental health symptoms or aggravating previous mental health distress. However, emotional and material support from peers likely protects these workers' mental health.
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Mental Disorders , Mental Health , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , WorkplaceABSTRACT
This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of alcohol and tobacco between seamstresses women from the city of Formiga - Minas Gerais, identifying possible relations with the socio-demographic characteristics. It is a quantitative study, developed with 56 women from four sewing factories. It was found that 32.1% have ever used tobacco at least once in life, and, of these, 55% used such substance in the last three months; 43% have consumed alcohol, being that 79% of them in the last three months. Nine women fit the pattern of tobacco abuse and five of alcohol, noting that consumption is above the national average. It emphasizes the need to deepen the specifics of consumption to design effective prevention strategies among such workers.
Objetivou-se analisar a prevalência do consumo de álcool e tabaco entre mulheres costureiras de Formiga - Minas Gerais, identificando possíveis relações com as características sociodemográficas. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, desenvolvido com 56 das 66 trabalhadoras de quatro fábricas de costura. Verificou-se que 32,1% já consumiram tabaco alguma vez na vida, sendo que, destas, 55% utilizaram tal substância nos últimos três meses; 43% já consumiram álcool, sendo que 79% destas o fizeram nos últimos três meses. Nove mulheres se enquadram no padrão de consumo abusivo do tabaco e cinco no de álcool, apontando que o consumo está acima da média nacional. Ressalta-se a necessidade de aprofundar-se nas especificidades do consumo para delinear estratégias de prevenção eficazes entre tais trabalhadoras.
Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la prevalencia de alcohol y tabaco entre las mujeres costureras Formiga - Minas Gerais, la identificación de posibles relaciones con las características sociodemográficas. Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, desarrollado con 56 de 66 mujeres de cuatro fábricas de costura. Se encontró que el 32,1% ha utilizado alguna vez el tabaco al menos una vez en la vida, y, de éstos, el 55% utiliza dicha sustancia en los últimos tres meses; 43% ha consumido alcohol, con un 79% de ellos lo hizo en los últimos tres meses. Nueve mujeres encajan en el patrón de abuso de tabaco y cinco en el alcohol, y señaló que el consumo está por encima de la media nacional. Se hace hincapié en la necesidad de profundizar en los detalles de consumo para diseñar estrategias de prevención eficaces entre estos trabajadores.