Psychosocial Work Conditions, Mental Distress, Burnout, and Hypnotic Use among Healthcare and Social Workers: A Comparative Analysis with General Employees.
Journal
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
ISSN
1536-5948
Date Issued
2025-02-19
Author(s)
Abstract
Objective
Healthcare and social workers (HSWs) often face demanding psychosocial work environments, which may lead to hypnotic use. This study investigates the associations between psychosocial work conditions, mental distress, burnout, and hypnotic use among HSWs compared to general employees.
Methods
Data from the 2022 Survey of Perceptions of Safety and Health in Work Environment in Taiwan included 202 HSWs and 808 matched general employees. Regression analyses examined relationships between psychosocial factors (e.g., job demands, job control, workplace violence) and mental health outcomes.
Results
HSWs reported higher job demands, workplace violence, burnout, and hypnotic use than general employees. Adverse psychosocial factors were linked to mental distress for both groups, with HSWs showing significantly higher odds of hypnotic use (OR = 2.47, 95% CI: 1.21-5.03).
Conclusion
Targeted interventions are essential to enhance workplace conditions and mental health for HSWs.
Type
journal article