Factors associated with changes in perceived strain at work among fire-fighters : a 3-year follow-up study

The objective of this study was to investigate individual and work-related psychosocial factors associated with changes in the perceived physical and mental strain among fire-fighters. The 3-year follow-up study, done by a questionnaire, was based on data on 632 fire-fighters. The associations were...

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Veröffentlicht in:International archives of occupational and environmental health 2006-05, Vol.79 (5), p.419-426
Hauptverfasser: LUSA, Sirpa, PUNAKALLIO, Anne, LUUKKONEN, Ritva, LOUHEVAARA, Veikko
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Zusammenfassung:The objective of this study was to investigate individual and work-related psychosocial factors associated with changes in the perceived physical and mental strain among fire-fighters. The 3-year follow-up study, done by a questionnaire, was based on data on 632 fire-fighters. The associations were investigated mainly by logistic regression modelling. Accidents were associated with increased perceived physical as well as mental strain (OR 1.4-2.6). Unfair distribution of work tasks was associated with increased perceived physical strain (OR 8.5, CI 1.5-49.6). Frequent differences of opinion disturbing work (OR 2.7, CI 1.2-6.1) and lack of possibilities for career advancement (OR 4.6, CI = 1.0-22.5) were associated with perceived increased mental strain at work. The results suggest that measures to reduce the perceived physical and mental strain of fire-fighters should be multi-factorial. However, to determine the content of the measures needs further intervention studies.
ISSN:0340-0131
1432-1246
DOI:10.1007/s00420-005-0059-2