Mental health of workers from administrative service sections of a civil construction and metal structure company

Authors

  • Juliana Ribeiro Centro Universitário de Rio Preto; curso de enfermagem
  • Juliana Dias Reis Pessalacia Centro Universitário de Rio Preto; curso de enfermagem
  • Amanda Ap. Mattos Centro Universitário de Rio Preto; curso de enfermagem
  • Franciele Aramaki Centro Universitário de Rio Preto; curso de enfermagem
  • Renato Postteli Centro Universitário de Rio Preto; curso de enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v5i1p1-13

Keywords:

Occupational Health, Mental Health, Occupational Health Nursing

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze risk factors for the mental health of workers from administrative service sections of a civil construction and metal structures company. The following risk factors for mental health were highlighted for the workers who participated in the study: 26 (81,2%) had suffered from mental illness or had cases in the family; 21 (65,62%) complained about physical discomfort at work; 15 (46,8%) revealed altered sleep and rest patterns; 14 (43,7) complained about excess of responsibility; 7 ( 21,8%) reported anxiety and 5 (15,6%) were alcoholics. The research revealed that both physical and mental exhaustion predispose to occupational diseases.

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Published

2009-02-01

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Ribeiro, J., Pessalacia, J. D. R., Mattos, A. A., Aramaki, F., & Postteli, R. (2009). Mental health of workers from administrative service sections of a civil construction and metal structure company. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 5(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v5i1p1-13