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http://dx.doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2022.31.1.11

Relationships Among Musculoskeletal Problems, Sleep Problems, and Self-Rated Mental Health of Home-Care Workers: Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Sleep Problems  

Yang, Ju Hyeon (Department of Nursing, Changwon National University)
Lee, Eun Jung (Department of Nursing, Changwon National University)
Jung, Inok (Central Branch of Gyeongnam Care Workers Support Center)
Park, Bohyun (Department of Nursing, Changwon National University)
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Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing / v.31, no.1, 2022 , pp. 11-21 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to identify the relationship among musculoskeletal problems, sleep problems, and self-rated mental health of home-care workers. Methods: Data were collected from 447 home-care workers spanning three occupation types: life supporters for the elderly, home-visit caregivers, and life supporters for the disabled. Musculoskeletal problems, sleep problems, and self-rated mental health were assessed using structured questionnaires. Factors affecting self-rated mental health were analyzed using multiple regression. SPSS was used to test the mediating effects of sleep problems on musculoskeletal problems and self-rated mental health. Results: Among the general characteristics, the variables that showed significant differences in musculoskeletal problems were monthly income level, caring-related career duration, weekly working hours, and occupation type; and the variable that showed significant differences in self-rated mental health was occupation type. Among the occupation types, supporters for the disabled had the most musculoskeletal problems and the lowest self-rated mental health. Musculoskeletal problems among home-care workers had a direct negative effect on self-rated mental health and indirect negative effects on sleep problems. Conclusion: Measures are needed to reduce the differences in working conditions and health status among the occupation types of home-care workers. Considering the relevance between the health issues of home-care workers, the development of a carefully designed health promotion strategy is required.
Keywords
Home health aides; Musculoskeletal pain; Sleep deprivation; Mental health; Mediation analysis;
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