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Mirzaei A, Shahmohammadi M, Rajabi F, Mirzaei R, Zare A, Bakhshi E et al . The Impact of Workload-related Factors on the Effort-Reward Imbalance in Various Working Groups at a Gas refinery Complex. jhehp 2019; 5 (4) :165-171
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Ahmad Mirzaei1 
, Mostafa Shahmohammadi2 , Fazel Rajabi1 , Rasoul Mirzaei3 , Abdolsattar Zare4 , Ehsan Bakhshi5 , Reza Kalantari *5
, Mostafa Shahmohammadi2 , Fazel Rajabi1 , Rasoul Mirzaei3 , Abdolsattar Zare4 , Ehsan Bakhshi5 , Reza Kalantari *5
1- Student Research Committee, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
2- Department of Occupational Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
3- Student Research Committee, School of Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Hormozgan, Iran.
4- Islam Abad E Garb Healthcare Network, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
5- Department of Ergonomics, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
2- Department of Occupational Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
3- Student Research Committee, School of Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Hormozgan, Iran.
4- Islam Abad E Garb Healthcare Network, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
5- Department of Ergonomics, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Abstract: (9340 Views)
Background: Workload is defined as the amount of work assigned to employees. The imbalance of efforts and rewards may cause occupational stress. The present study aimed to assess the impact of workload-related factors on the effort-reward imbalance in various working groups at a gas refinery complex.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 274 employees in five working groups in 2018. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, NASA TLX, need for recovery scale, and effort-reward imbalance (ERI) questionnaire. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 22.
Results: In total, 97 participants (34.3%) had the ERI score of more than one, and the imbalance was higher in the service workers. The ERI score was significantly correlated with the mental workload in the staff (P = 0.034) and engineering personnel (P = 0.045). A significant association was observed between the need for recovery and ERI score in the staff, engineering personnel, and middle managers (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: The ERI score reduced with the reduction of workload-related factors through improving the workplace conditions, hiring sufficient employees, and proper rewards. Therefore, special attention must be paid to the needs of various working groups in order to enhance their working conditions.
Keywords: Employees, Effort-reward imbalance, Need for recovery, Mental workload, Work characteristics.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Occupational and Industrial Health
Received: 2019/09/9 | Accepted: 2019/12/1 | Published: 2019/12/21
Received: 2019/09/9 | Accepted: 2019/12/1 | Published: 2019/12/21
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