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The impact of working conditions on the mental health of workers in a confectionery factory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 August 2024

H. Daoud ,
I. Sellami ,
C. Ben Chabene ,
M. A. Ghrab ,
A. Haddar ,
M. Hajjaji ,
K. Jmal Hammami  and
M. L. Masmoudi
H. Daoud
Affiliation:
1Occupational Medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital
I. Sellami*
Affiliation:
1Occupational Medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital 2Sfax University, Sfax
C. Ben Chabene
Affiliation:
3Occupational Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
M. A. Ghrab
Affiliation:
1Occupational Medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital
A. Haddar
Affiliation:
1Occupational Medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital
M. Hajjaji
Affiliation:
1Occupational Medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital 2Sfax University, Sfax
K. Jmal Hammami
Affiliation:
1Occupational Medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital 2Sfax University, Sfax
M. L. Masmoudi
Affiliation:
1Occupational Medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital 2Sfax University, Sfax
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Mental health is a critical factor influencing employee well-being and performance in companies. However, many factors within professional environments can either positively or negatively impact employees’ psychological well-being.

Objectives

This study aims to assess mental health among workers in a confectionery factory and its association with job satisfaction.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among workers in a private confectionery in Sfax. Questionnaires and workplace assessments were collected over a period from December 2022 to July 2023 using a pre-established questionnaire. Mental health assessment was performed using the 21-item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Questionnaire (DASS21). The degree of job satisfaction was assessed using a visual analog scale ranging from 0 to 10.

Results

Our study included 200 participants, with 61% being female. Severe to very severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress were found in 4.5%, 17%, and 10.5% of our participants, respectively. Among our workers, 22.5% reported being not very satisfied or not satisfied. Bivariate analysis revealed lower levels of satisfaction among the most anxious (p = 0.000), the most depressed (p = 0.000), and the most stressed (p = 0.000) workers.

Conclusions

The decline in mental health is closely linked to job dissatisfaction. Implementing measures to enhance employee job satisfaction and providing adequate support resources for mental well-being are essential steps to promote a healthier workplace and improve employee well-being.

Disclosure of Interest

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European Psychiatry , Volume 67 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 32nd European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2024 , pp. S596
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