title: Job strain among rubber-glove-factory workers in central Thailand.
abstract: Job strain has become a major concern because of its potential impacts on worker well-being and performance. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence of, and examine factors associated with, job strain among workers in a rubber-glove factory, in a central province of Thailand. A total of 200 workers aged 18-55 yr, who had worked at the factory for at least 6 months, completed the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) (Thai Version). Two of 5 scales in the JCQ were used to measure job strain, i.e.; job control and psychological job demand. The prevalence of job strain was 27.5%. Multiple logistic regression analysis indicated two variables significantly associated with job strain: low supervisor social support (adjusted OR=3.08; 95%CI: 1.38-6.91) and high job insecurity (adjusted OR=2.25; 95%CI: 1.04-4.88). Effective training for supervisors, to create good relationships among workers and supervisors, and ensuring steady and secure jobs for good employees, are necessary.
authors: Malteser (Germany), Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
authors: Muang Muang
authors: MM
authors: Sein
authors: Nopporn
authors: N
authors: Howteerakul
authors: Nawarat
authors: N
authors: Suwannapong
authors: Jirachai
authors: J
authors: Jirachewee
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008297:Male; D008420:Manufactured Materials; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016272:Occupational Health; D015995:Prevalence; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology*; D017132:Workplace / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult