|
The Relationship between mental health and social support in health staffs of Bushehr oil industry
|
| Ahmad Hajebi1, Peiman Faridnia |
| 1- , Hadjebi_A_A@yahoo.com |
|
|
Abstract: (16181 Views) |
| Introduction: This study evaluated the relationship between social support, mental health and also demographic factors in health staffs of Bushehr oil industry in 2006. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study enrolled all health staffs, except 9 subjects who refuse to participate (108 male and 41 female). Subjects were evaluated by demographic questionnaire, general health Questionnaire-28 and Social Support Scale. Statistical analysis was performed by two sample t test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: This study showed that female gender, 35-44 age range group, having college educations, marital status and families with 4-5 members have higher mental health and social support. Onshore shiftworker staffs in comparison with others have lower mental health and social support. Conclusion: Social support and mental health showed a direct and significant correlation. The changes of policies for promoting quality and quantity of supportive networks, especially for vulnerable staffs, can reinforce protective effects of social support. |
|
| Keywords: mental health, social support, demographic factors, oil industry |
|
|
Full-Text [PDF 181 kb]
(2515 Downloads)
|
Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
General
Received: 2007/05/8 | Accepted: 2008/02/19 | Published: 2009/09/19
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Send email to the article author |
|
|
|
| Add your comments about this article |
|
|
|
