Noise and stress effects on preschool personnel
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. Indi...
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fthoegskolangaev:oai:DiVA.org:hig-12966 2023-05-15T17:44:34+02:00 Noise and stress effects on preschool personnel Sjödin, Fredrik Kjellberg, Anders Knutsson, Anders Landström, Ulf Lindberg, Lennart 2012 application/pdf http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-12966 https://doi.org/10.4103/1463-1741.99892 eng eng Högskolan i Gävle, Byggvetenskap - tillämpad psykologi Sweden Mid University, Department of public health Noise & Health, 1463-1741, 2012, 14:59, s. 166-78 http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-12966 doi:10.4103/1463-1741.99892 PMID 22918147 ISI:000308866400006 Scopus 2-s2.0-84866705721 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Occupational Health and Environmental Health Arbetsmedicin och miljömedicin Article in journal info:eu-repo/semantics/article text 2012 fthoegskolangaev https://doi.org/10.4103/1463-1741.99892 2022-09-10T18:13:12Z 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. Article in Journal/Newspaper Northern Sweden Gävle University: Publications (DiVA) Noise and Health 14 59 166 |
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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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