Job strain among rubber-glove-factory workers in central Thailand.
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.
Sein
Muang Muang
MM
Malteser (Germany), Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
Howteerakul
Nopporn
N
Suwannapong
Nawarat
N
Jirachewee
Jirachai
J
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