The effectiveness of workplace health promotion program in reducing work-related depression, anxiety and stress among manufacturing workers in Malaysia: mixed-model intervention

Mohamed, Ayatullah; Isahak, Marzuki; Isa, Mohd Zaki Awg; Nordin, Rusli Bin

doi:10.1007/s00420-022-01836-w

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“…Only three interventional studies were identified: One was a stress-management programme [ 63 ] and another a workplace promotion programme [ 88 ], both for manufacturing workers. A third was a work-focused interpersonal psychotherapy programme for clinically diagnosed depression [ 108 ].…”

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The Relationship Between Work-Related Stress and Depression: A Scoping Review

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Koscec Bjelajac,

Franić

et al. 2024

Public Health Rev

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ObjectivesWork-related stress is highly prevalent. Recent systematic reviews concluded on a significant association between common work-related stress measures and depression. Our scoping review aims to explore whether work-related psychosocial stress is generally associated with depression or depressiveness, the extent and methodology of the primary research undertaken on this topic and to elucidate inconsistencies or gaps in knowledge.MethodsWe searched for literature in Pubmed, PsycInfo and Web of Science including full reports in seven languages published between 1999 and 2022 and applied the PRISMA statement for scoping reviews criteria.ResultsOf 463 primarily identified articles, 125 were retained after abstract and full-text screening. The majority report significant associations between work-related stress and depression. Cross-sectional studies are most prevalent. Sufficient evidence exists only for job strain and effort-reward imbalance. Most studies are from Asia, North America and Europe. The health sector is the most studied. Several research gaps such as the lack of interventional studies were identified.ConclusionThe consistency of most studies on the significant association between work-related stress and depression is remarkable. More studies are needed to improve evidence and to close research gaps.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Relationship Between Work-Related Stress and Depression: A Scoping Review

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Koscec Bjelajac,

Franić

et al. 2024

Public Health Rev

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“…Lisa A. Osborne, The Open University, United Kingdom significantly impacts individuals and organizations. Workplace stress causes a variety of ailments, including cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, psychological issues, musculoskeletal discomfort, reproductive issues, and occupational injuries, and also leads to a poor quality of life (Mohamed et al, 2022). These health issues are related to increased absenteeism and presenteeism, as well as decreased motivation, contentment, and commitment.…”

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“…These health issues are related to increased absenteeism and presenteeism, as well as decreased motivation, contentment, and commitment. These can produce increases in employee turnover and a desire to resign, resulting in low business productivity and increased medical, healthcare, and social welfare expenditures ( Asplund et al, 2022 ; Mohamed et al, 2022 ; Sznajder et al, 2022 ).…”

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Effects of virtual reality natural experiences on factory workers’ psychological and physiological stress

Yen

2023

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionManufacturing facilities and factories are stressful work environments. Interventions to improve factory workers’ stress is necessary to promote occupational health. This study aimed to examine the effects of virtual reality natural experiences on furniture factory employees’ psychological and physiological stress.MethodsA single-blinded, non-randomised quasi-experimental study was conducted between July and December 2021. Factory workers were recruited from two factories, and all participants at a given factory were assigned to either an experimental group or a comparison group. The intervention was conducted in a clean conference room once a week for 12 weeks during the worker’s break time. The experimental group received virtual reality natural experiences consisting of 30-minute nature-based 360° videos which were played in a headset. The generalised estimating equations were performed for the statistical analyses.ResultsIn total, 35 participants completed the intervention. As to psychological stress, the experimental group showed improvements in distress, depression, and anxiety, and a positive affect after the intervention compared to the comparison group. As to physiological stress, the experimental group showed improvements in indicators of heart rate variability compared to the comparison group, including standard deviations of all normal-to-normal intervals, low-frequency power, and high-frequency power.DiscussionVirtual reality is an innovative platform to bring the natural environment into an indoor environment to create similar health effects.

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“…They encourage people to take positive actions to reduce fall in their mental and physical health (Cantonnet et al, 2022). By curtailing the factors that determine psychosocial strain and soliciting a greater awareness of preventive actions that can be taken to escape work-related stress (Ramaci et al, 2017), HPI foster the establishment of a healthy organizational climate (Mohamed et al, 2022). This augments employees' wellbeing and protects them against the risks of stressful organizational dynamics (Cook et al, 2007).…”

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The imperfections of employee involvement: harnessing the consequences of involvement practices on psychosocial risks at work

Palumbo

Hinna

Decastri

2023

IJOA

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Purpose Involving employees in making management decisions is a powerful way to enhance organizational performance. However, employee involvement (EI) might exacerbate psychosocial stress at work. This paper aims to investigate this issue, illuminating the implications of EI on work-related stress. Design/methodology/approach Secondary data were collected from the third wave of the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks. A conditional process analysis based on ordinary least square regression and bootstrap sampling was accomplished to obtain evidence of the implications of EI on psychosocial risks (PSR) at work, taking into consideration the mediating role of organizational health promotion initiatives (HPI). Findings EI increased the sources of psychosocial stress at work, adding to individual job demands. Involving employees was positively related to a greater organizational concern for HPI, which, in turn, lessened psychosocial strain. Practical implications Although it contributes to organizational performance, EI propels work-related stress, which undermines individual and collective wellbeing. Involvement practices should be coupled with tailored HPI to address the PSR at work triggered by involvement, empowering people to cope with strain. Originality/value Scientific literature emphasizes the positive implications of EI on organizational performance, but little is known about its side effects on work-related stress. The paper provides original insights into this topic, arguing that HPI are necessitated to address the drawback of involvement on work-related stress.

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The effectiveness of workplace health promotion program in reducing work-related depression, anxiety and stress among manufacturing workers in Malaysia: mixed-model intervention

Cited by 13 publications

References 38 publications

The Relationship Between Work-Related Stress and Depression: A Scoping Review

The Relationship Between Work-Related Stress and Depression: A Scoping Review

Effects of virtual reality natural experiences on factory workers’ psychological and physiological stress

The imperfections of employee involvement: harnessing the consequences of involvement practices on psychosocial risks at work

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