Noise and stress effects on preschool personnel.

نویسندگان

  • Fredrik Sjödin
  • Anders Kjellberg
  • Anders Knutsson
  • Ulf Landström
  • Lennart Lindberg
چکیده

The aim of the study was to analyze the presence of stress-related health problems among preschool employees and the way in which these reactions are related to noise and other work parameters. The investigation included 101 employees at 17 preschools in Umeå County, located in northern Sweden. Individual noise recordings and recordings in dining rooms and play halls were made at two departments from each preschool. The adverse effects on the employees were analyzed by use of different validated questionnaires and by saliva cortisol samples. Stress and energy output were pronounced among the employees, and about 30% of the staff experienced strong burnout syndromes. Mental recovery after work was low, indicated by remaining high levels of stress after work. The burnout symptoms were associated with reduced sleep quality and morning sleepiness. Cortisol levels supported the conclusion about pronounced daily stress levels of the preschool employees.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Noise & health

دوره 14 59  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012