Data di Pubblicazione:
2021
Citazione:
Telework during COVID-19 outbreak: Impact on mental health among Italian workers / V. Bertino, V. Nistico', A. D'Agostino, A. Priori, O. Gambini, B. Demartini. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE. - ISSN 2377-7346. - 7:2(2021), pp. 29-41. [10.5430/ijh.v7n2p29]
Abstract:
Objective: The outbreak of COVID-19 lead to an uptake of telework worldwide. We evaluated the prevalence of psychiatric
symptoms, potential risks, and protective factors, across a sample of Italian workers that converted to teleworking.
Methods: 804 participants completed an online survey, including sociodemographic information (current work routine, home
environment and clinical history) and the psychometric scales “Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale – 21 items” and “Insomnia
Severity Index.”
Results: 30% of participants presented pathological levels of depression, 20.8% of anxiety, 30.7% of stress, and 5% appeared to
suffer from insomnia. Prevalence was higher in respondents with psychological and physical frailties, greater social isolation or
inadequate working spaces. However, telework itself was broadly appreciated and did not seem to be directly associated with
increased psychiatric symptoms, which were exacerbated instead by COVID-19-related stress or by constitutional and social
determinants of health.
Conclusions: Authorities should promote adequate measures to guarantee a healthy approach to teleworking.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Work psychology, Occupational medicine, Teleworking, COVID-19, Stress, Anxiety, Depression;
Elenco autori:
V. Bertino, V. Nistico', A. D'Agostino, A. Priori, O. Gambini, B. Demartini
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